The Mountaineer's compact 1.5 pound head and 15.5" handle bring great versatility to the table with its bearded blade and hammer head poll. The bearded blade allows choking up behind the edge, providing greater control for finer tasks like making fire starter or even food prep. The beard also provides for a wider blade on a lighter head. A hardened hammerhead makes this axe balanced and more suitable for hammering nails, posts, pegs, and stakes than other axes in its same weight class, like our Mini Camper. The Mountaineer bridges the gap between our Bearded Belt Carry Hatchet and Trapper's Hatchet. The Mountaineer has a straight handle for greater control when hammering. Every Mountaineer comes standard with a leather sheath and built-in fire starter made by Überleben, allowing you to start a fire everywhere your axe goes. 

Hoffman Blacksmithing axes are made with the intent of being the best axe on earth. From design, to materials, fit and finish and even down to the hand made manufacturing process our philosophy embodies a high level of discipline and art.

• Current axe pre-order lead times are 8-12 months from time of deposit. The balance will be due upon completion of your axe.