Description
Overview:
The Faithfull Hatchet Hickory Shaft 567g (1.1/4lb), model 12-103, is a compact, one‐handed chopping tool for gardening, landscaping, and light carpentry. It combines a hardened and tempered carbon steel head with a traditional hickory handle to provide strength, edge retention, and good shock absorption. The fully ground head has polished cutting edges for clean, accurate cuts, while the 28cm (11in) handle offers controlled handling in confined spaces. Weighing 567g (approximately 1.25lb), it is well balanced for trimming, shaping, and chopping tasks around the home, workshop, and job site. Supplied with a blade guard for safer storage, this hatchet is suitable for both professional tradespeople and DIY users who need a reliable, durable tool for regular use.
Key Features:
- 567g head (approx. 1.25lb) for balanced, one‐handed use
- 28cm (11in) hickory handle for control in tight spaces
- Hardened and tempered carbon steel head for durability and edge retention
- Fully ground with polished cutting edges for precise, clean cuts
- Hickory handle helps absorb impact and reduce user fatigue
- Secure head-to-handle fit for dependable performance
- Compact size for easy carry in a tool bag or on site
- Blade guard included for safer transport and storage when not in use
- Suitable for regular use by gardeners, landscapers, and tradespeople
- Low-maintenance design; edge can be re-sharpened as required
Typical Applications:
Trimming small branches and saplings, cutting root growth, chopping kindling, shaping stakes, and general greenwood work. Useful for garden maintenance, fencing work, site preparation, and light carpentry tasks. Ideal for tasks where a full‐size axe is unnecessary and a compact, precise cutting tool is more efficient.
Also known as:
Small axe, hand axe, camp axe, chopping hatchet, wood hatchet, single‐bit hatchet, garden hatchet, kindling axe. These terms are commonly used for compact, one‐handed axes designed for trimming, light chopping, and general outdoor or workshop cutting tasks.
Product Specifications
L&S Part No. | FAIAXE114 |
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Manufacturer | Faithfull |
OEM No. | FAIAXE114 |
Unit of Sale | 1 |
Size | 42mm x 416mm x 145mm |