Gerber  15" Bushcraft Hatchet

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Built with the belief that thriving in the woods is a matter of preparedness, not fortune, the Gerber 15 in. Bushcraft Hatchet ensures you won't be empty handed in the face of a challenge.

Color: Coyote
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Features

  • Single-piece axe head features an overstrike guard for durability and a hammerhead for added utility
  • A rubber overmold grip at the bottom of the axe head lets you choke up securely when cutting
  • A waterproof Gear Storage Stick nests in the handle, hosting 5 ft. of paracord and a storage compartment for a mini lighter, fire starter or dry tinder (not included)
  • Porting in handle offers weight reduction
  • Backed by the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Length

15.25 inches

Max Blade Length (in.)

5.5 inches

Weight

2 lbs. 6.4 oz.

Reviews
72 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

Ratings Snapshot

Product Rating

15 out of 22 (68%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
Twill
2 years ago
It definitely looks cool and is functional but the storage compartment is not worth the extra $20. It's almost impossible to remove and also will pinch the heck out of your thumb or whatever finger you use to depress the release mechanism. Immediately got a blood blister when it finally broke free. It's also unbelievably heavy. Probably twice the weight of a wood handled hatchet since the shank goes down into the handle. It's basically a mini splitting maul. My bad for not looking up item weight beforehand though. Overall a quality tool but expect to get frustrated and a little bloody when you try to remove the storage compartment.
Twill
South Bend, WA
9 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
Twill
2 years ago
It definitely looks cool and is functional but the storage compartment is not worth the extra $20. It's almost impossible to remove and also will pinch the heck out of your thumb or whatever finger you use to depress the release mechanism. Immediately got a blood blister when it finally broke free. It's also unbelievably heavy. Probably twice the weight of a wood handled hatchet since the shank goes down into the handle. It's basically a mini splitting maul. My bad for not looking up item weight beforehand though. Overall a quality tool but expect to get frustrated and a little bloody when you try to remove the storage compartment.
Twill
South Bend, WA
9 people found this review helpful

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pjc7
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Sturdy Bushcraft Hatchet.

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Hatchet has a nice weight and balance. The blade is sharp and it has a convenient hammer head. The secret removable storage compartment has an attached paracord and space for matches or mini lighter. It includes a heavy duty sheath with hang loop. It's made by Gerber and is a trusted name. It will get a lot of use, especially for camping. It'll replace my old school hatchet immediately.

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sunah1
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Lightweight and versatile

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very nice lightweight and convenient ergonomic rubber comfort grip. The blade is machined to help with deeper cuts. It also has a hammer head and over strike guard for safety. My favorite feature is in the handle. It has a storage section when you take out the handle with a paracord included and a space for a lighter. Its great to add other fire starting needs. The cover for the blade is really nice and easy to put on and take off. The hanging hole is good for storage. We will use to chop wood for our backyard firepit. This is good for campers as well as home.

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tashar48
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great hatchet Gerber is wonderful

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hatchet is super heavy and durable perfect for chopping small pieces of wood for fireplace and kindling as well as hacking vines down. The curve of the handle is perfect for swinging and the grip is super comfortable, love that it came with the blade cover as a safety feature

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rosital6
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great tool for camping and hiking

10 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great tool to have while hiking or camping. Great materials, sturdy and sharp. Has a hammer head, machined relief for deeper cuts, rubber grip feels really comfortable while using.

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elinap18
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect for camping and outdoor use .

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] "I love the Axe Bushcraft hatchet! It's incredibly sharp and perfect for camping.It is quite light and comfortable in the hand. Cool gift for a man. The set includes a blade cover.

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coreytw
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Well balanced, versatile, safe and efficient piece of kit!

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very happy with this hatchet! The hatchet has a nice weight to it, but is still relatively light. It came with a thick head cover for storage which is important to me. It also has storage in the handle with enough space for a lighter. In that same compartment, there was a bit of parachute cord as well. Very nice detail which adds to the overall usability. Nice piece of kit overall! Happy with this purchase and would recommend to others!

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olgas135
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Lightweight and easy to use axe!

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great product, comfort to use! We used it to split firewood, it’s a good axe, a sharp blade, I’m sure it will last a long time. It is small in size, you can take it with you on a hike, it is also quite light and easy to use. Along with the product in the package there is a special cover for the blade and I want to say a special thank you for this, because this cover will protect you from accidental injury.

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amandad6347
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Really light and does a great job of chopping

9 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was sent this from influenster to review. I really enjoyed using this and it came in very handy when I was camping a few weeks back. It's very portable and easy to take with you. It's not too heavy but it definitely is great for getting some extra firewood. The cover keeps it nice and safe and I love the little lighter holder in the handle.

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sandraw195
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Not the greatest

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cool space inside the handle to store a mini lighter. The hatchet itself is very top heavy whereas it should be more equally weighed on each side. The blade is dull and doesn't do a really great job at cutting through a live branch. It does work, just not as easily and comfortably as it should.

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kayceas
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great quality hatchet

11 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love that it came with a thick cover for the blade! It was bigger than I thought it would be but not so big it’s not easily carried around and a little heavy. They say to let the blade do the work and the weight helps it do that! The quality is great. It can used for many different things from splitting wood to trimming branches off logs! The boyfriend was super happy to get it!

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