MR702 Small Axe for Camping, Hiking & Survival - Compact & Durable Outdoor Hatchet for Wood Chopping & Bushcraft | Perfect for Backpacking, Hunting & Emergency Preparedness

This hand ax is very nice. You couldn't ask for better grain in the handle. The wideness of the top of the handle surprises me, but allows for better grip and control for fine work, and also allows a much longer ax handle to be put on the ax head if needed. Plus the extra handle up front also aids the weight distribution for chopping. It isn't sharp out of the box, and the handle needs oiling, but the bevel and polish on the backhammer is a nice extra detail. It seems completely functional and well thought out. And 1045 carbon steel, while very basic, lasts and is easy to maintain. I whipped up a cover from an old bit of leather, made a short lanyard out of paracord to hang it, and I'm perfectly satisfied. I would not have expected so much satisfaction at this price point.