Hatchet reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 194 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Hatchet brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Bushcraft, r/BuyItForLife, r/camping, r/Axecraft, r/MilwaukeeTool. Top-rated brands include Fiskars (4.4/5), Estwing (4.3/5), Husqvarna (4.3/5).
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Reviews194
Subreddits23
Posts38
Brands60
Products61
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#1
Fiskars
4.4
(45)
"Fiskars x15 ax is strait amazing."
"I really like Fiskars' hatchets."
"And I’d recommend going one up on the Fiskars from the X7 hatchet to the X11…. Way better size and performance for not much more weight and cost."
"Any Fiskars hatchet / axe is hard to beat in its price range and beyond."
"I love my X7! And I’m usually a wood handle only kind of guy!"
"I love that little x7. Thing gets a lot of use at my place."
"Absolutely love the axe. Also Fiskars x7 is good for splitting into tiny pieces."
"Fiskar x11 Hatchet!"
"Go get a Fiskars. I didn’t believe they were anything special until I got one."
"Love my fiskars."
#2
Estwing
4.3
(20)
"Estwing hatchet. I’ve had mine for 30 years."
"Can't go wrong with estwing"
"Love my Estwing"
"I've got an Estwing camping axe that I use when I need something small."
"Estwing (camping hatchet)"
"Estwing 14” indestructible, chops wood."
"Estwing sportsman's axe, 12 or 14 inch they make a solid made in the USA hatchet."
"Been using one for prepping shooting lanes late summer early fall."
"Estwing Fireside Friend is a great one handed maul, made in the USA too."
"I find Estwing to be the best bang for the buck. Good quality that lasts and very reasonably priced."
#3
Husqvarna
4.3
(18)
"I really like Husqvarna's hatchets and small axes. Been using them for camping and farmwork for years."
"Husqvarna carpenters axe"
"Bought my first husqvarna 3 and a half years ago still going strong after heavy use"
"Husqvarna are Hults Bruk without the nice finishing. I got the 13” online for like $40 or $50 USD, and with some love it has been great for about 10 years now."
"Husqvarna camp axe. Can’t beat it for the price."
"Husqavarna makes a quality maul."
"The Hüskvarna one that I’ve been using the passed 7 years has been a blessing"
"Husqvarna makes a good hatchet. Estwing also makes a great hatchet."
"Husqvarna has one for about that amount that has worked well for me."
"I got a Husqvarna for around $60 with shipping. I have no complaints about it."
#4
Milwaukee
4.6
(15)
"I was really impressed with power and battery life."
"Absolutely love it. I never use the M12 version any more."
"If I had to just choose one then it would be the M18 w/Forge 8.0."
"I've taken down 8 inch-thick hardwood trees with the M18 one."
"For what you describe - go M18. Have it and love it."
"I'd go m18. You'll find it much quicker and more useful."
"I bought one to use for forest maintenance on my property and loved it so much that I bought a second 1."
"I use mine professionally landscaping and cannot reccomend it enough."
"Hatchet with 4.0ah battery, charger and bag for $169 after using coupon code."
"Go with m18 due to ergo."
#5
Council Tool
4.3
(10)
"They make quality axes."
"For big axe I use a council tool boys’ axe"
"Council tool makes a damn fine hatchet."
"I prefer council tool over gran fors bruks"
"Council Tool makes a lovely 2lb Hudson Bay."
"A boy's axe is the weight of a hatchet with a very usable two handed 28" handle."
"For big axe I use a council tool boys’ axe."
"Sub 100 I'd go with council tool."
"I'd be looking at Council Tool, or Hults Bruk/Hultafors."
"There's quite a few options but if your in the US I have heard council tool is one of the best."
#6
Gransfors Bruks
4.7
(9)
"The GB hand hatchet has a double beveled grind which makes it great as an all rounder hatchet."
"I’ve used the gb hand hatchet as my primary carving hatchet for several years now."
"They are the best. Just not cheap."
"Gransfors bruks all the way."
"Gransfors bruks They are the best."
"Grandfors Bruks small forest axe or the camp hatchet."
"I have a Gransfors bruks Wildlife hatchet. It seems pretty decent."
"Gransfors Brucks wildlife hatchet is a nice all-arounder."
"Gransfor bruks is nice."
#7
Harbor Freight
4.2
(5)
"Literally cannot find a better hatchet for a better price."
"I got the 13$ harbor fright hatchet, spent the day re-profiling the head, and thinning out the handle. Works great and was a fun little project."
"Not saying it's good steel, but the hickory handle hatchet at harbor freight is actually really good for $14."
"Go to harbor freight and buy their hatchet."
"They sell a good one at Harbor Freight for $12."
#8
Hultafors
4.3
(4)
"My luxury item."
"Hultafors are really good some are a little more expensive but you can find one for like 50 bucks"
"Hultafors and Husqvarna come to mind."
"You can try something from hultafors they have great tools and axes."
#9
Kindling Cracker
5.0
(3)
"I can comfortably one-hand to split kindling."
"Spend a little more on a kindling cracker and never look back."
"I use this thing and it's so nice for kindling, way safer and faster than a hatchet."
#10
Gransfors Bruk
5.0
(3)
"I’d recommend getting one boy’s axe length."
"Although it’s expensive, my favorite for the purpose is the Gransfors Bruks wildlife hatchet."
"Pricey but good: Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet"
#11
Hults Bruk
4.7
(3)
"Hults Bruk"
"I’d wait for another Rei 20% off and get a 20” Hults Bruk splitter."
"Hults Bruk Jonaker"
#12
Robin Wood
4.3
(3)
"If you can stretch your budget to $115 US, this axe by Robin Wood"
"For $50 less you could get the Robin Wood carving axe, and I like the shape more."
"Robin's is relatively inexpensive."
#13
Prandi
5.0
(2)
"Prandi German pattern hatchet."
"I’ve got a Prandi and love it! Well balanced and comfortable throw"
#14
Hatchet
3.0
(3)
"Buy a decent hatchet and draw file it as needed."
"I have a hatchet and an axe but I don't use them at all anymore."
"If you need to crosscut due to length, a hatchet or axe will not be what you want to use."
#15
509
4.5
(2)
"The 509T comes with an RMR cut slide adapter, so you'd be good to mount 1 on there."
"509t glass is a little better"
#16
True Temper
4.5
(2)
"My ideal heavy hatchet therefore is a vintage True Temper Tommy Ax"
"Under $100: Restored True Temper Dynamic Hatchet. Same reasons, plus nail puller and cool factor."
#17
Mora
4.0
(2)
"+1 for Mora Companion HD."
"Mora Companion HD"
#18
Fiskars and Mora
4.0
(2)
"I bought a fiskar 7 hatchet for under $25 and mora for $20. Easy to sharpen and holds its edge."
"Fiskars hatchets get rave reviews on a budget. Mora knives get pretty good reviews without breaking the bank too."
#19
Cold Steel
4.0
(2)
"Cold steel or Husqvarna camp Axe or hatchet."
"I’m a fan of the Cold Steel Axe Gang."
#20
507
5.0
(1)
"507Comp is best competition for RMR cut."
#21
WVF Bush Axe
5.0
(1)
"My very favorite being a 1.5lb head on a 21” handle from WVF Bush Axe."
#22
Warriors Axe
5.0
(1)
"WATL, warriors axe throwing, Infinity Axes, and the axe shoppe are going to be your best resources for finding options."
#23
Infinity Axe
5.0
(1)
"WATL, warriors axe throwing, Infinity Axes, and the axe shoppe are going to be your best resources for finding options."
#24
Axe Shop
5.0
(1)
"WATL, warriors axe throwing, Infinity Axes, and the axe shoppe are going to be your best resources for finding options."
#25
Woodsman's Pal
5.0
(1)
"Woodsman's Pal."
#26
Kindling Cracker XL
5.0
(1)
"We got a Kindling Cracker XL and it's awesome."
#27
Blackguard
5.0
(1)
"Blackguard’s hatchet is better than both of those."
#28
Green Haven Forge
5.0
(1)
"A very affordable, very good carving ace is available from green haven forge."
#29
Warwood Tool
5.0
(1)
"The best of the best is gonna be https://warwoodtool.com."
#30
Axe Gang
5.0
(1)
"Hatchet: axe gang or flying fox"
#31
Husqvarna Hatchet
5.0
(1)
"I have this little gem and love it."
#32
Snow and Nealley
5.0
(1)
"I was going to add Snow and Nealley from Maine, but I thought they were out of business."
#33
Bahco
5.0
(1)
"I have a German Bahco hatchet which I adore, and wondered if the steel would be of similarly good quality."
#34
Council Tools
5.0
(1)
"Council Tools Boys Axe."
#35
Liam Hoffman
4.0
(1)
"Check out Liam Hoffman axes."
#36
Freelander
4.0
(1)
"I got a Freelander 11" hatchet arriving Wednesday, it was $45."
#37
Estwing and Fiskars
4.0
(1)
"Estwing and Fiskars are the two best options"
#38
Morakniv
4.0
(1)
"I would go with the Morakniv"
#39
EPS
4.0
(1)
"And FS eps I most likely go for since I have the eps carry on my other ccw."
#40
Project Source
4.0
(1)
"Look for Project Source, it is about $20 and Made in Mexico."
#41
Gränsfors
4.0
(1)
"Gransfors axes are really nice."
#42
Helko
4.0
(1)
"Looks like a great hatchet, haven't come across one yet."
#43
Electric Chainsaw
4.0
(1)
"Any sharp hatchet will do."
#44
Imcando
4.0
(1)
"I'd use the imcando myself."
#45
Crystal
4.0
(1)
"If you are not, then crystal hatchet with crystal siphon should be better."
#46
Vaughan
4.0
(1)
"I would add that the Vaughan might be worth getting now because I think they might be closing shop."
#47
Groundworks
4.0
(1)
"The best bang for the buck is the 2.25lbs groundworks axe from tractor supply company."
#48
WATL
4.0
(1)
"WATL!s the General is a great option."
#49
Ochsenkopf
4.0
(1)
"I would look into the Ochsenkopf Iltis Canada or another axe in that style."
#50
Gerber
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I like my Gerber Gator, though it does rub a bit due to the textured handle."
#51
Robin Wood Carving Axe
4.0
(1)
"If you'd be willing to push the budget a little higher and like wood carving too, the Robin Wood carving axe is a great choice."
#52
Council Wood Handled Hatchet
4.0
(1)
"I have a few Council wood handled hatchets and axes. They are great. US made."
#53
Council Tool Camp Craft Axe
4.0
(1)
"I’m really eyeing the counsel tool 1.7lb camp craft axe."
#54
Council Tool Utility Hatchet
4.0
(1)
"Council tool utility 14 inch hatchet."
#55
Eastwing
4.0
(1)
"If I upgraded I’d probably get and eastwing, they just look cool."
#56
DuStar
3.0
(1)
"There's a company called DuStar, they make knives and hatchets."
#57
Zahal
3.0
(1)
"Zahal seems to be the most prominent when I've searched, but they have a very limited axe selection and it seems to be primarily a combat axe."
#58
Ned Foss
3.0
(1)
"Ned Foss $40 on Amazon"
#59
Teton
3.0
(1)
"I got a friend who uses a teton. Swear by it . Imo it's decent comfort wise and decent durability but the materials feel cheap."
#60
Forge Steel Hickory Hatchet
3.0
(1)
"Probably not the best tool in the world but it holds an edge and gets the job done."
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