Kershaw Deschutes ”Bearded” Hatchet Camp Ax, Full Tang, Stainless Steel (1075)

Mankind been using the axe to shape, split, and cut wood for millennia. The Kershaw Deschutes camp ax is an update on that trusty tool. With its angular handle lines and cutouts in the ax head and knob, it has a decidedly contemporary look - but form meets function in this survival tool. The full tang - an extension of the blade steel through the handle - capitalizes on the strength of the 3Cr13 stainless steel to make this one efficient splitter. No thrown ax heads here. The blade's extended bearded design helps the user accomplish carving tasks, such as cutting kindling, without sacrificing the heft and swing needed to split logs. And although it's a solid piece of equipment, it's lightweight, featuring angular cutouts that double as carrying aids. The Kershaw Deschutes was made to be essential equipment for the modern camper - and we're confident that it will fulfill that important role.

• Made of tough 3Cr13 stainless steel, the wedge blade of the Kershaw Deschutes hatchet axe is full tang for extraordinary strength and durability.
• A tan, glass-filled nylon handle with rubberized inserts provides a comfortable, secure grip for camping and backpacking.
• A molded sheath and nylon straps attach for secure storage and easy carry. Cutouts in the ax head and knob relieve weight, provide space for wrist-strap and sheath attachment, and make for a versatile design.
• Chopping, splitting, or light forestry - from boy scout to professional hunter - the Deschutes is the ultimate bushcraft tool.
• The Deschutes measures 14 inches long with a 3.5-inch blade; it weighs just 1 lb. 9 ounches unsheathed, and 1 lb. 12 ounces sheathed.