Name: Condor Tool & Knife CTK4070C15 Greenland Hatchet 5.87" Carbon Steel Head, American Hickory Handle, Welted Leather Sheath
Brand: Condor Tool & Knife
Price: 63.73 USD
Rating: 4.357 (14 reviews)

(14 reviews)

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Ieatcaribou
Alaska

Jun 27, 2018

Pros: Head Material, Balance, Construction, Weight, Handle Material

Cons: None

Best axe for the money

This is my go to axe when I need to chop wood up here in Alaska. I'm amazed by some of the reviews who complain about the "rustic" look or that it's not made in the USA; it's an AXE! They clearly didn't do any research and are unable to look at pictures before they purchase something. Condor has been around for a long time and is very highly regarded in the blade/axe industry. This axe is 1060 carbon steel (lightly oil it), takes a great edge and feels comfortable. Anyone with experience in axes knows you're not supposed to put a razors edge on them because if you hit a knot or obstruction (nail, etc.) you'll roll the edge. Axes have a sharp, wedge like edge and this one comes with a perfect grind. I've had mine for 4 years and put it through it's paces and it still looks and performs like the day I bought it. The only thing I've done is burnt and oiled the handle a bit to give it MORE of a rustic look. If you buy one you won't be disappointed. 1060 carbon steel is a fantastic steel for axes!

Kyler
British Columbia

Nov 28, 2016

Pros: Construction, Head Material, Weight, Handle Material

Cons: None

Great backwoods companion

I have recently purchased this hatchet and am very pleased with it. Great sheath, quality grain hickory handle, excellent weight and feel. It has been happily added to my hard-use bushcraft tools. Not the same quality as my wetterlings forest axe but still a fantastic tool. It has replaced an old steel with wood scale handle carpenter axe I was using. It was heavy and had an unintuitive feel. My forest axe was just a bit too long to be convenient on many of my adventures. The greenland pattern axe is a great buy

Pcd
Amarillo, Tx

Apr 01, 2015

Pros: Weight, Balance, None

Cons: Handle Material

Its Okay

I just got this axe/hatchet and have not had a chance to use it in the field. I do like the feel and the sheath however, the edge was very dull and there is a hairline crack in the handle. I spent a few minutes with a file and a stone and was able to sharpen it. I am not sure if I will return it due to the hairline crack. The handle has a good feel and the grain orientation is good. It did not take long to sharpen and like I said, the sheath is very nice. In fact, I may try and bye extra sheaths for my other axes/hatchets. Overall, I would say its better than the cheap axe you buy at your local hardware/sporting store but thats about it. Maybe in the field, I will be pleasantly surprised? I did apply a couple of coats of Teague Oil to the handle and added a landyard. Peace PCD