Buck 757 Camp Axe

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Overall Rating : 4.0

Customer Review

I am relatively satisfied with this hatchet. It does come out of the package very sharp, but not razor shop. You will have to take out your whetstone if you want that kind of sharpness. It is lightweight and compact. I found it to be excellent for the purpose for which I bought it, namely to chop through ivy vines 2 or 3 inches thick that have grown up on my trees over the years and have gotten way out of hand. The back of the blade has a nice hole in it, so you can put the hatchet away by hanging it on a nail or peg if you want to. There is a rectangular flat area on the back of the blade that you could use for hammering if needed... just be sure you don't accidentally whack yourself in the face on the upswing. Several people have expressed concern about the handle's being made of plastic. However, it is very durable, and I sincerely doubt you will ever break it. The real concern with the plastic blade is that the hard surface and the flat cross-section make the handle a bit slippery and unstable in the hand, especially if you are wearing work gloves. This can cause the blade to wobble to the side a tiny bit as you swing so that it can strike a glancing blow, or at least not a perfectly aligned blow. I find myself gripping the handle extra tight to control this, to the point that the muscles in my hand tire rather quickly from the tight grip required. Of course a pure wooden handle would pose the same problem. The plastic handle does have a series of grooves in it running half-way around the diameter, presumably to inhibit the hatchet from flying out of your hand as you swing it. It might help if there were some grooves that run along the length of the handle to help prevent rotational movement as I have described. Bottom line is that if you are going to use your hatchet for long periods at a time you would be better off with a hatchet that has ergonomic rubber-clad handle. But for occasional light duty use this hatchet is fine. The price is very reasonable also.

Buck 757 Camp Axe Overview

Buck Knives 757BK Camp Axe is an ergonomic head weighted hatchet. It has a 3" forged, powder coated high carbon steel blade. It is 12-1/4" in overall length and weighs 17.2 oz. The Camp Axe features an ergonomic shaped high impact plastic handle, with grip ridges molded along its length for a secure grip. It also comes with a molded nylon sheath, and as with all Buck Knives, features Buck's 4-Ever Lifetime warranty.

Buck 757 Camp Axe Features

• Includes Axe, Box, and Warranty Registration Card
• The 757BK Camp Axe has a 3" forged, powder coated high carbon steel blade
• The Camp Axe features an ergonomic shaped high impact plastic handle, with grip ridges molded along its length for a secure grip
• The Camp Axe comes with a molded nylon sheath
• The 757BK Camp Axe, as with all Buck Knives, features Buck's 4-Ever Unconditional Lifetime Warranty

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