Axe Review: Estwing Camp Axe (E44A)

Estwing Camp Axe E44A 18 in

Price: $39.98 plus tax at Home Depot - As of 12.01.2015

Weight: 38 oz or 2.375 lb

Dimensions: Overall Length-18 in, Handle Length-16 in Head Width-7 in, Cutting Edge- 4 in Head Thickness-1 in, Handle Width-1.5in.

Materials: Head-Forged Steel 1055??, Handle nylon Vinyl Shock reduction grip, sheath-Leather

Manufactured in USA

Pros:

1. Great Chopper
2. Cost High Value
3. Made in the USA
4. Excellent Leather Sheath
5. Strength/Durability (Single piece steel construction)
6. Fit and Finish
7. Excellent Grip
8. Comfortable in hand for long periods
9. After thinning the edge it bites into wood deep

Cons:

1. Splitting performance could be better but then it probably would not chop as well
2. Factory edge needs thinned out and sharpened (edge geometry)
3. Choking up is tricky due to single piece construction

Use:

1. Yard clean up
2. Splitting kindling
3. Car Camping
4. Hunting
5. De-limbing trees
6. Backpacking if you don’t mind the weight
7. Felling small trees

So What:

This axe offers a high value considering it is USA made, easy to find, durable, chops great after thinning the edge.

Rating: 9/10