Q: What is it used for?
A Yankee hatchet like this one is built for splitting kindling and cutting saplings, with a thin, concave head that bites deeper than a standard hatchet profile.
65U1520 - Yankee Hatchet
Well made with a traditional design, this hatchet offers a great combination of quality and value. It has a classic “Yankee” pattern head (a form that originates in the UK, incidentally), with a thin, gently concave profile that’s ideal for splitting kindling or cutting saplings.
It is forged in Germany by a family-run firm that has been making axes since 1919, and fitted with a 12 1/2" lightly recurved handle made from American hickory. Weighing 2 lb, the hatchet is nicely balanced to minimize fatigue in use, and has a 3 1/2" face with a flat hammer back, suitable for driving tent stakes.
A dependable tool for a reasonable price.
A Yankee hatchet like this one is built for splitting kindling and cutting saplings, with a thin, concave head that bites deeper than a standard hatchet profile.
It weighs 2 lb, light enough to swing repeatedly without tiring your arm, while still carrying enough momentum for splitting kindling.
Yes, the 3 1/2" face has a flat hammer back suitable for driving tent stakes.
It's forged in Germany by a family-run firm that's been making axes since 1919, though the Yankee pattern head itself originated in the U.K.
| Materials | Steel head; hickory handle |
| Dimensions | 12 1/2" long handle; 3 1/2" face |
| Weight | 0.9 kg (2 lb) |
| Includes | Hatchet |
| Color/Finish | Light wood |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Yankee Hatchet
Well made with a traditional design, this hatchet offers a great combination of quality and value. It has a classic “Yankee” pattern head (a form that originates in the UK, incidentally), with a thin, gently concave profile that’s ideal for splitting kindling or cutting saplings.
It is forged in Germany by a family-run firm that has been making axes since 1919, and fitted with a 12 1/2" lightly recurved handle made from American hickory. Weighing 2 lb, the hatchet is nicely balanced to minimize fatigue in use, and has a 3 1/2" face with a flat hammer back, suitable for driving tent stakes.
A dependable tool for a reasonable price.
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