Ox Head OX 235 E-0602 Forestry Hatchet with Ash Handle, 600g

I was impressed with the quality of this hatchet. The handle feels good in the hand and is well balanced. Also the blade arrives razor sharp.

Sounds good, made in Germany and all that, but quality was just average at best. Yellow paint stinks and is unnecessary (never found on high quality axes such as Grandfors Bruk), handle fitting just OK. For about the same money, consider Snow & Nealley, made in the U.S. If you have the extra dough, the Swedish brands have the right vibe and are generally good quality.

Excellent quality tool. I bought it for camping to chop pieces of kindling for fires. Nice weight and good thick handle. My only gripe is with the leather sheath, it's absolute garbage and I doubt it's real leather at that. Not to mention it's velcro and slides off the head without undoing the velcro. I didn't buy it for the sheath but still would be nice to include a durable on like Hultafors.

Excellent hatchet. Perfect for camping or quick work in the yard. Stays sharp. I bought another one to keep in the car. It was handy to get the dealer-installed tire lugs loosened.

Haven't had a chance to use this hatchet yet but looks to be very good quality and is just as described . Service and shipping was very quick and simple. Very pleased with purchase . Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that I haven't used the hatchet yet .