Estwing E14A Sportsman's Axe Leather Grip - 2.3/4in Edge (1.1/4 lb), Steel

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The Gransfors Bruks Small Forest offers outstanding balance and is our favorite option for precise tasks like limbing logs or cutting down saplings (of invasive species only, don't worry). The Fiskars X11 is a close second. It's a little less light and lively and more ruthlessly efficient, which we appreciate. The hollow orange handle also helps absorb vibrations, saving your forearms. This is a great little axe for one-handed tasks, from kindling to limbing to splitting a bit of firewood

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Since 1923, Estwing have endeavoured to produce the worlds most durable, attractive and comfortable striking tools - and in our opinion, they succeeded!

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Join a community of Estwing users and fans and be the first to get all of the latest updates on new product releases, special events and tips on proper usage and care. The Fiskars Norden N12 is more top-heavy than other top options, making it harder to swing with one hand. It's not terrible, and we don't have trouble with accuracy when splitting wood or choking up on the handle to hold it near the axe head. Still, for precision tasks, we'd choose a different axe.

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It is these high standards from Estwing that has helped them become one of the best selling brands around the world. Toolstop offers a wide range of their products, like the Estwing Claw Hammer and Estwing Framing Hammer in a range of weights. We are sure you will find what you need. If you need a budget buy for chopping kindling and limbs, the MTech USA gives you a sharp blade and balanced performance with one of the lowest price tags in the test. The Fiskars Norden is one of the more expensive options. Still, if you need to chop any amount of firewood, its long handle and solid construction are worth it. In the marketplace today, Estwing hammers have a truly unique position. Estwing hammers are known throughout the United States and the world as the first, finest and in most people’s eyes, the only one-piece solid steel forged hammer made. Plus - Estwing makes a full line of top-quality wood and fiberglass handled hammers.

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The Estwing Sportsman's Axe is nearly as sharp as the category leaders, with the MTech following closely behind. All of these axes performed to our expectations. The performance of the remaining axes tended to suffer due to blunter blades. The Estwing and Kershaw options are also well-balanced axes, though they have very different designs. The Kershaw is incredibly light and straight. The Estwing balances its hefty weight with a power-transfer curve.