Tatanka Outdoor Hatchet Axe 330mm - 500g

Tatanka Outdoor Hatchet Axe 330mm - 500g

The Tatanka Outdoor Hatchet Axe 330mm - 500g is a compact, high-performance hatchet designed for bushcraft, camping, forestry and general outdoor use. Combining a forged C45 carbon steel head with a durable hickory handle, it delivers outstanding control, balance and cutting performance in a lightweight package that is easy to carry on outdoor adventures.

Known as the ideal outdoor pursuits companion, this versatile hatchet is perfectly suited to precision woodwork, preparing kindling, shelter building and a wide range of campsite tasks. The 500g head is forged from C45 carbon steel, the European equivalent of AISI 1045 medium carbon steel, before being hand finished, heat treated, oil quenched and tempered along the cutting edge to provide excellent toughness, durability and reliable edge retention.

Featuring a 330mm hickory handle and an overall weight of just 0.65kg, the Tatanka Outdoor Hatchet Axe offers comfortable handling and precise control. It is supplied with a very sharp blade that can be resharpened by hand without loss of performance thanks to the specialist heat treatment process.

Key Features

• Compact outdoor hatchet for bushcraft, camping and forestry
• Forged from C45 carbon steel (AISI 1045 equivalent)
• 500g axe head provides excellent cutting performance
• 330mm hickory handle offers strength, comfort and control
• Hand forged and hand finished for structural strength
• Heat treated, oil quenched and tempered cutting edge
• Lightweight design with an overall weight of 0.65kg
• Supplied with a very sharp blade that can be hand resharpened

Specifications

• Brand: Tatanka
• Product Type: Outdoor hatchet
• Handle Material: Hickory
• Handle Length: 330mm
• Axe Head Weight: 500g
• Overall Weight: 0.65kg
• Head Material: C45 carbon steel (AISI 1045 equivalent)
• Construction: Hand forged and hand finished
• Heat Treatment: Oil hardened and tempered

Why Choose the Tatanka Outdoor Hatchet Axe 330mm - 500g?

✅ Compact, lightweight design is ideal for bushcraft and camping
✅ Forged C45 carbon steel provides excellent toughness and edge retention
✅ Hickory handle delivers natural shock absorption and precise control
✅ Hand sharpenable blade maintains dependable cutting performance throughout its working life

How to Care

1. Maintain the factory bevel angle of approximately 25–30° using a fine-tooth axe file followed by a dual-grit sharpening stone.
2. Dry the axe head after use and apply a light coat of axe wax, boiled linseed oil or 3-in-1 maintenance oil to help prevent corrosion.
3. Treat the hickory handle periodically with natural linseed oil or axe wax to help prevent drying and splitting.
4. Store the hatchet in a cool, dry place with a suitable leather sheath fitted to protect the cutting edge.
5. Inspect the head and handle before each use to ensure the hatchet remains secure and in good working condition.