Want to learn to throw your hatchet like a tactical tomahawk? Check out our books on Tomahawk Throwing or look in our education library where you will find articles such as "How to Throw a Tomahawk". Did you know a hatchet can be used to start a fire? Through sparks and friction you can use your hatchet to start a fire if you are stranded.
Hatchets are very handy to have in the outdoors. Today, the two terms are used interchangeable as you will see from our hatchet/axe product combinations. Therefore, the hatchet was different becuase it could also be used as a hammer. Originally, the hand axe did not have the hammer head on the opposite side of head from the blade. In today's terms, the hatchet and the axe are basically the same. What is the Difference Between a Hatchet and an Axe?Ī hatchet is a small axe with a shorter handle. They could be the longest enduring tool ever from the cavemen to modern use. The axe and the hatchet came into existence as far back as 6000 BC. The hatchet has been around for a long time. Make sure you are prepared with a survival hatchet. Many of our hatchets are ideal for survival situations. As you can see, we are the best source of hatchets for every occasion and budget. If you don't like the price of that combo you can find the same style done by rite edge for much less. Smith & Wesson offers a hatchet and knife combination ideal for a hunting kit. Each of them solves a different challenge in the woods.Ĭonsider one of our hatchet knife combo's for the ideal skinning and field dressing combination. There are a variety of types of hatchets shown including throwing hatchets, packing hatchets, heavy duty hatchets, and multi purpose hatchets. With brands like these you know that our hatchets have been hand picked and represent the best the industry offers. Our hatchets come from brands such as Grasnfors Bruks, Wetterlings, Snow & Nealley, Gerber, Condor, and more.