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product_id: 2313274
title: "ESTWING Camper's Axe - 16\" Hatchet with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E44A"
brand: "estwing"
price: "€ 113.47"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Estwing"
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# ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop 16-inch forged steel axe 70% shock vibration reduction ESTWING Camper's Axe - 16" Hatchet with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E44A

**Brand:** estwing
**Price:** € 113.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Chop like a pro, camp like a legend.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ESTWING Camper's Axe - 16" Hatchet with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E44A by estwing
- **How much does it cost?** € 113.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/2313274-estwing-campers-axe-16-hatchet-with-forged-steel-construction-shock)

## Best For

- estwing enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted estwing brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready for Adventure:** Includes rugged ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop for easy carry and quick access.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** Forged from a single piece of solid American steel for lifetime toughness.
- • **Comfort Meets Control:** Patented Shock Reduction Grip cuts impact vibration by 70%, perfect for extended use.
- • **Proudly American Made:** Crafted in the USA since 1923, trusted by outdoor pros and campers alike.
- • **Precision Cutting Edge:** Hand-sharpened 4-inch blade delivers clean, efficient chopping every time.

## Overview

The ESTWING Camper's Axe is a 16-inch, one-piece forged steel hatchet designed for campers and outdoor professionals. Featuring a patented Shock Reduction Grip that reduces impact vibration by 70%, a hand-sharpened 4-inch cutting edge, and a durable ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop, this axe combines rugged durability with ergonomic comfort. Proudly made in the USA since 1923, it’s the trusted tool for efficient chopping, splitting, and outdoor versatility.

## Description

Product Description Estwing's world famous Camper's axe is the choice of outdoorsmen everywhere. Both the head and handle of the axe are forged in 1-piece and hand polished to a beautiful finish. This classic axe offers unsurpassed balance and temper. It's patented Shock Reduction Grip reduces impact virbation by 70%. The Camper's axe includes a rugged ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop so it can always have your tool close at hand. It has a tempered 4 in. cutting edge for easy cutting. A must for all campers and outdoorsman alike! Estwing Axes are proudly forged in the in USA using the finest American steel. Please always wear eye protection while using this tool. From the Manufacturer Estwing's first and finest solid steel hammers and tools, like the Estwing 16-Inch Steel Campers Axe #E44A, are unsurpassed in quality, balance and finish. Forged one piece tool steel - strongest construction known. Fully polished head and handle neck. All with Estwing's exclusive New Shock Reduction Grip (up to 50% reduction in shock caused by impact), confirmed by independent laboratory tests.

Review: My favorite axe - Can't beat a Eastwing axe. Quality made and lasts a lifetime. Holds a edge forever before needing sharpening. Solid and yet handles with precision when cutting.
Review: A great small axe! - This axe (which is more of a hatchet, really) is an excellent tool for camping. It is relatively small and compact, which is great for any gear. Despite its small size, it has pretty good head weight and can chop pretty well through anything you might use for firewood or shelter. It is too small for cutting any large timber, but will get through logs a foot in diameter (and probably bigger) without wasting too much valuable energy. Obviously, as a camper, you will rarely if ever cut through logs of that diameter. This is a great tool for acquiring firewood and for cutting and prepping wood for making shelter. The full steel construction is a great feature on this product. The axe will not break and is a very reliable tool. Under heavy load, the shaft has some flex between the head and the handle. You probably won't be using this tool for prying, but it's good to have some flex in a steel handle to prevent breakage. For any throwers out there, this axe is a little harder to throw than a lighter hatchet or one that is more head-heavy; the steel handle on this axe shifts the balance away from the head slightly compared to a wooden-handled axe. It is still fun to throw and not too hard to stick, and will do a lot more damage than a smaller axe or hatchet because of the weight (not that you should be assaulting anyone with an axe). The steel is pretty good as well. The problem that the manufacturers of chopping and heavy-duty cutting tools face is that the tool must be very strong and rigid, hold up well to the elements and a lot of abuse, and hold an edge well all at the same time. The steel is some sort of stainless, though I'm not really sure what kind. It holds a decent edge; there are tiny chips in the edge after about a month of moderately heavy use but that is to be expected of a chopping tool. The blade is pretty easy to sharpen. The axe is very rigid and strong, and has light flex in the shaft as mentioned earlier. The handle is made of some sort of rubber compound. The grip is great, and it fits in the hands very well. The rubber held up well to impact; it took some practice throwing and getting this thing to stick into the target, so the rubber experienced plenty of hard hits on solid wood and ground. So far, no missing chunks of rubber and no ripping or tearing. Overall, I would say that this tool is a great blend of size, weight, durability, and usefulness for the camping enthusiast. I have camped with it, but I haven't used it for backpacking yet; I will probably take it along next time because I am confident that the extra weight of this axe compared to a small hatchet will be made up by the energy saved by its chopping abilities. 5/5

## Features

- OUTDOOR VERSATILITY - This camping axe is perfect for chopping logs, small trees, branches, or splitting firewood and kindling. Whether you're using it as a hatchet or a wood axe, it’s an essential tool for all campers, outdoor enthusiasts, and professionals who require dependable performance in rugged conditions.
- PATENTED SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP - Engineered to reduce impact vibration by 70%, Estwing's molded Shock Reduction Grip ensures optimal comfort and control, making it ideal for prolonged use by campers and outdoor professionals who demand superior grip and durability.
- FORGED IN ONE PIECE - Crafted from a single piece of solid American steel, the design of this axe for wood splitting eliminates weak points from castings or welds, resulting in unmatched durability and longevity. Professionals can trust that this camping ax will withstand rigorous use without compromising performance.
- HEAVY DUTY SHEATH - Comes with a rugged ballistic nylon sheath that not only protects the hand-sharpened 4-in. cutting edge but also offers a convenient belt loop. This makes it easy to carry your camping hatchet with sheath, keeping your axe close at hand for quick access during projects.
- MADE IN THE USA – Since 1923, our tools have been proudly American made in Rockford, IL using only the finest American steel.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00047F130 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,589 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #5 in Gardening Axes |
| Blade Length | 4 Inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Estwing |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,408) |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00034139670018, 20034139670036 |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel, Shock Reduction Grip |
| Head Type | Hatchet |
| Head Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Included Components | Axe, Sheath |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Item model number | E44A |
| Manufacturer | Estwing |
| Product Dimensions | 16"L x 4"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Chopping |
| Style | Axe Hatchet |
| UPC | 709730213680 300718154263 617633405579 719918423367 034139670018 809393889670 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Estwing
- **Color:** Blue
- **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel, Shock Reduction Grip
- **Head Type:** Hatchet
- **Product Dimensions:** 16"L x 4"W

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is 2.9 pounds (46.4 ounces) the actual weight? Estwing's site says nothing about weight. I will be backpacking so knowing the weight is important.**
A: 3#s is starting weight for felling, 3 1/2 # ect., 5#-7# is a fellers axe but hard to find. So 3# is considered a "camp axe" not much for splitting and not much for felling. keep it "crazy sharp" and it will be a good week end campers axe. Its the handle that is top drawer. also the metal is above average for holding a working edge. Just don't try to make a living with it. I own two easting axes, a 4 # short handled kindling maker that I lock up when ever the neighbors come tool hunting and an east wing miners rock pick that I killed a marauding wolverine with. Yes I like east wing products.

**Q: Sportman's hatchet or camper's axe? I'd like it for cutting up kindling and wood for a campfire mostly.**
A: Campers Axe has a groove cut out above the blade for pulling tent stakes out of the ground.  Sportsman hatchet doesn't have the groove. 
Also, Estwing Axes & Hammers with the red multicolored handles are leather grips. The blue and the black colored grips are made of nylon.

**Q: Is the handle solid or a hollow tube like many of these metal hatchets/small axes?**
A: its solid metal, forged tool steel running the entire length of the handle as well. its also not small. 18 inches if measured with a measuring tape, it weighs 3 lbs and splits wood very well.

**Q: Is this solid steel?**
A: Yes, one piece steel.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite axe
*by J***N on December 30, 2025*

Can't beat a Eastwing axe. Quality made and lasts a lifetime. Holds a edge forever before needing sharpening. Solid and yet handles with precision when cutting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great small axe!
*by M***E on May 16, 2011*

This axe (which is more of a hatchet, really) is an excellent tool for camping. It is relatively small and compact, which is great for any gear. Despite its small size, it has pretty good head weight and can chop pretty well through anything you might use for firewood or shelter. It is too small for cutting any large timber, but will get through logs a foot in diameter (and probably bigger) without wasting too much valuable energy. Obviously, as a camper, you will rarely if ever cut through logs of that diameter. This is a great tool for acquiring firewood and for cutting and prepping wood for making shelter. The full steel construction is a great feature on this product. The axe will not break and is a very reliable tool. Under heavy load, the shaft has some flex between the head and the handle. You probably won't be using this tool for prying, but it's good to have some flex in a steel handle to prevent breakage. For any throwers out there, this axe is a little harder to throw than a lighter hatchet or one that is more head-heavy; the steel handle on this axe shifts the balance away from the head slightly compared to a wooden-handled axe. It is still fun to throw and not too hard to stick, and will do a lot more damage than a smaller axe or hatchet because of the weight (not that you should be assaulting anyone with an axe). The steel is pretty good as well. The problem that the manufacturers of chopping and heavy-duty cutting tools face is that the tool must be very strong and rigid, hold up well to the elements and a lot of abuse, and hold an edge well all at the same time. The steel is some sort of stainless, though I'm not really sure what kind. It holds a decent edge; there are tiny chips in the edge after about a month of moderately heavy use but that is to be expected of a chopping tool. The blade is pretty easy to sharpen. The axe is very rigid and strong, and has light flex in the shaft as mentioned earlier. The handle is made of some sort of rubber compound. The grip is great, and it fits in the hands very well. The rubber held up well to impact; it took some practice throwing and getting this thing to stick into the target, so the rubber experienced plenty of hard hits on solid wood and ground. So far, no missing chunks of rubber and no ripping or tearing. Overall, I would say that this tool is a great blend of size, weight, durability, and usefulness for the camping enthusiast. I have camped with it, but I haven't used it for backpacking yet; I will probably take it along next time because I am confident that the extra weight of this axe compared to a small hatchet will be made up by the energy saved by its chopping abilities. 5/5

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product
*by A***G on July 18, 2025*

Solid Hatchet. Company makes great products and this item is a must have for camping. Solid metal with rubber grip. Grip does not slide even when hands are wet. Will have this for years. Sharpens up real n ice and edge holds for a good amount of time. Not very heavy but heavy enough to split wood.

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