Camping Axe - 17" Camping and Survival Hatchet with Sheath and Sharpening Stone for Camping and Chopping Wood

First Impressions of ZENHOSIT Camping Axe - 17" Camping and Survival Hatchet with Sheath and Sharpening Stone for Camping and Chopping Wood★★★★★With this Tomahawk/Hatchet, I am now better prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse. Seriously though, this is a very well-made versatile tool. The magnetic steel seems hardened and eager. The tactical and camping tomahawk and hatchet product space is very competitive with products of varying quality and prices. From my initial experiences, this tool is ready to be a strong candidate for top value. Thus, I am rating this 5-stars - well made, reasonably priced, sharp blade, full tang, versatile, hammer head, crowbar, sheath, sharpening stone, gift box. Read on for details.I’ve been wanting a tomahawk for camping and “personal use” for quite some time now. Now that I have this one, I can share my thoughts.The first thing I examined is the shape, size, weight and build of this tool. This hatchet has a nice weight and balance to it. Gripping the tool where I would naturally hold the handle for a swing – the hatchet felt ready. A tomahawk hatchet should be light, maneuverable, and manageable but have enough heft to give momentum on contact. This tool is made with a full tang which means it is one piece and translates to increased durability and strength. A full tang also reduces the chance of the axe head coming apart or loose from the handle.The blade came very sharp from the factory. Axes are designed to strike harder objects than what knives cut. This is why the angle of the blade is wider and the construction is heavier. What I did was to practice on some pine 2x4’s. The blade was sharp enough to whittle shavings from the plank, for tinder. This axe made quick and easy work splitting the board into kindling.What I noticed when I struck the plank hard and against the grain, the impact sent shockwaves through the handle. This is when I discovered the handle’s angular and square shape was very uncomfortable on hard strikes. Also, the handle was small for my hands. I am a 6 foot plus and 250 lbs man with, in my opinion, average hands. What I decided to do was to make a paracord wrapped handle which increased the diameter of the handle and also absorbed some of the shock from the handle.The kit comes with sheaths for the blade and the crowbar end, plus comes with a dual sided sharpening stone.Overall, I think this is a great tool. However, is this the best tool for the money? I think the answer is partially a personal question. While I’m no expert on tomahawks and throwing axes, I can tell you this product isn’t weak, in fact, is a strong candidate in this product space. The design and construction is very similar to other tactical tomahawks that are in a much higher price range.Thanks for reading and hope this helps.

I do like this hatchet but as my title says, I didn't care for the straight handle. I wish it had some type of grip or curvature to it for a more secure grip when using. It does seem like a good quality. There's an actual edge on the blade, it didn't arrive as dull as a butter knife. I didn't see any dings, chips or issues with the blade. I very much appreciate that the manufacturer includes the sharpening stone and a protective cover for the blades on both ends. Some hatchets require you to purchase those items separately, driving up the overall cost.The hatchet does work. I used it for splitting wood into kindling. I would like a different handle to give me more stability when swinging tho. Even if the manufacturer wants to keep the straight handle because it's full tang, at least put a rubber grip or something there to prevent this from slipping in your hand during use. I rate it at 4 stars for quality and value. I took that 1 star off because of the handle. Other users may not have issue with it as I did, but some people may agree with me that the handle needs a redesign.

I may have the world's most well equipped bike, and it's weaponized... now sporting both a machete and the Zenhosit throwing axe. Though I'm no outdoorsman or axe throwing type, my fat-tired bike like to get off the road into the woods, where such things are good to have around. As you can see in the photo, both rest nicely snuggled out of view and unrecognizable for what they are, not likely to be stolen. There's an alarm on the bike, anyway, and air tags on items of value, including the bike, itself.I can't speak to how professionally suited the axe is for throwing, and I'm not about to experiment... as a kid, I had a scary mishap throwing an axe, and I'm rather 'gun' shy to the notion. I've a friend, however, who confirms the balance is quite appropriate for throwing, and perhaps I'll talk him into giving me lessons. WARNING: that blade is sharp, and in more ways than one (see likes, which outlines several features on the axe not mentioned in the promo, or in the instructions which come with the axe... which only cover its maintenance (sharpening).Likes: excellent grip at any point on the handle. Multi-tool design: the promo shows only that it can bludgeon and has a pry bar with nail removal feature. Comes with a dual-surfaced sharpening stone with carry pouch, and two sheaths, one for the axe head and one for the pry tool at the end of the handle. Both the stone pouch and head sheath feature belt loops. Not shown, the bludgeon includes a diamond-patterned shape akin to a meat tenderizer, for pulverizing. In the wild, you could sterilize it by dipping in boiling water, and use it for meal preparation. That blade is as sharp as my butcher's knife. Watch out for the lower point... it's a puncturing tool that can easily puncture flesh as if the tip of a knife, great for opening tins.The large semi-circle shape appears to let you hang the axe on a limb for temporary convenience, if you are certain you won't dislodge it while working beneath it, useful when clearing brush, I imagine. Then there is the built in 'adjustable wrench' for, by measurement, looks to be 3/8ths through 7/8ths of an inch, giving a lot of leverage, so be careful not to overtighten, unless the intent is to snap the bolt, which this could easily do, if needed.Dislikes: ought perhaps come with instructions covering more than how to sharpen the blade, at least outlining all the features. There are two holes at the handle's end I cannot fathom, beyond for hanging on a nail or peg hook... but why two? Pretty sure there's a reason, but I'm no outdoorsman. And, there's no kitchen sink built in... they seem to have left that out :)