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 |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Wood dust, which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (opens in new tab).
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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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