Axes and hatchets are great tools to have either at the campsite out in the wild or for the homestead for general purpose chopping. Gerber is well known for its large array of bladed tools ranging from simple gardening tools to some pretty high-end fixed blade knives suitable for fieldcraft. Today they’ve just announced two new bladed items to their camp collection with the new Bushcraft Axe and Hatchet. These new axes are durable, corrosion-resistant and of course, made to be extremely ergonomic for comfortable use out in the field.

Surviving in the wild takes nothing short of keen awareness, knowledge, and tools you can depend on. The Bushcraft Axe was built for this exact purpose – to be your go-to tool in the wild.

• The corrosion resistant blade features a built-in relief for deeper cuts with less effort.
• Hammer head sits opposite the blade and acts as a striking surface.
• Integrated overstrike guard adds protection in case you miss the target.
• The real genius lies in what you can’t see, with a gear storage compartment that is water resistant and houses 9” of paracord and a lighter.

Nothing about heading to the unknown is easy, but having the right tools on hand can help you feel prepared.

They sent me a full sized axe. The balance is strange, but the performance was surprisingly good.