At home or on the hunt

Coming in a little larger than our Mini Camper, the Trapper's Hatchet is ideal for the hunter or camp enthusiast. Its head weight is 1.5 pounds, making it light enough to carry into the forest without tiring. We offer this in a 15” and 19” handle length, in oval and octagonal cross section, so you have the choice of picking the size that will suit your use. The winning feature of this hatchet is its hammerhead poll, which is hardened and crowned so it can be used as a hammer without worrying about damaging your axe.

Features 
  • Hammer Head
  • Hardened Poll
  • 15" or 19" Handle Length
  • Oval or Octagonal Cross Section
  • All Purpose Blade
  • Custom Leather Sheath
Specs
  • 4142 Chromium Molybdenum Alloy Steel
  • 1.5LB Head Weight
  • 15 and 19" Length Options
  • Premium Hickory Handle
Uses
  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Property Maintenance
  • Hunting

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.

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Mini Camper
Noel O Ingram
Gorgeous

Love it!!!! It is so pretty & useful!!!!

It is a great puck that does the job! Hoffman

It is a great puck that does the job! Hoffman, once again, knocks it out of the park!!!

Instant Heirloom

Absolutely incredible! In both form…and function. Was hesitant to swing it because it’s just so darn nice, but when I did…wow!! The perfect splitting axe…hands down! Well worth the wait for something that has become an instant heirloom. Hangs proudly on my den wall when not in use - showing off the perfect grain orientation. The folks at Hoffman are clearly masters at their craft. Thank you Liam and Co., and thanks again Buckin’!!

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Wood Bullet Preorder
Gavin Murgatroyd
What an amazing tool! Thank you

What an amazing tool! Thank you again!

Beautiful work of art

Beautiful work of art. The craft carver is the sharpest knife in the drawer. It's an axe, but I can really see using it a lot as type of knife. The handle is really well made and perfectly attached to the head.

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Craft Carver Preorder
Brandon Fulwider
The craftsmanship is second to none

The craftsmanship is second to none. Excited to add another family heirloom to the collection to be used for generations.

This is a great piece

This is a great piece. We can tell the hard work and care that went into this carver!!

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Hawksbill
Damon Williams
Wonderful craftsmanship head is nicely shaped

Wonderful craftsmanship head is nicely shaped, sheath is exceptional, handle is well shaped and a nice piece of wood bulb end is a special touch

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Wood Bullet Preorder
Jeremy Hanks
Craftsmanship is next level!

Craftsmanship is next level!

Such a cool axe. LOVE IT!

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Mountains to Sea Axe
Gary Ferguson
Best little axe I own!

This is my 3rd Hoffman axe. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it's exactly what I needed. I prefer a small hatchet for fire making chores. Can't wait to take this little beauty on my next adventure! Fit and finish are flawless of course! Best axes period!

It’s good

It’s good. Not as thick as my old Filson belt, but it’s good.

The best there is

Bottom line up front this is the best splitting axe that ever was, is and maybe ever will be.

I've tried around 50 different axe patterns, and the Wood Bullet beats them all. You can find vintage axes with good profiles for splitting, but finding one with the right profile, a clean eye, an undamaged toe, a big heavy (and undamaged) poll and a long, full bit will not be easy or cheap. Add to that the work you'll have to do fixing it up and hanging it and the price of the Wood Bullet isn't so daunting anymore.

The secret to the Wood Bullet's performance isn't just the edge geometry, it's also the big, heavy poll. It flicks better and swings truer than anything else I've tried. The balance that poll provides also seems to make it less jarring on your elbows when you flick it if you don't let go fast enough. The shape is perfect, with a nice flat top that won't catch rocks while you split on the ground and a wide bit that makes it easy to hit what you're aiming for, and the handle shape has quickly become my favorite as well.

All in all it's my new go-to splitting axe. I might bring other tools to play around with, but when the wood is gnarly or time is of the essence the Wood Bullet is the tool I reach for.

Craftsmanship meets Functionality

I’ve watched Buckin build and test this axe until he was finally satisfied with the final product. He could not have found a better Blacksmith to build this amazing tool! Not only is this the finest working axe I’ve ever used, but the look and fit are impressive. You get what you pay for, a tool that will last a lifetime. Well done Hoffman Blacksmithing!!

Perfect fit and great

Perfect fit and great quality

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Mountaineer
Georg Hiltner/ Angelika Lauer
The best Bushcraft Axe in the

The best Bushcraft Axe in the world!!

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Trapper's Hatchet
Damon Williams
Wonderful fit and finish

Wonderful fit and finish, new Maker's Mark Tennessee versus North Carolina .

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Wood Bullet Preorder
Richard Freeman
Amazing Splitting axe!

Amazing Splitting axe! Had to wait almost a year, and it was well worth the wait! The handle is perfect for me, I’m 6’-1”, and the back doesn’t bother me as much with this axe.
It’s such a nice looking combination, I made a spot to hang it in the cabin, so I have art and a firewood tool combo!
-Richard

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Mountaineer
Frank Xiong
Second axe…ordered

Placed an order of an in stock axe. This is my second Hoffman axe and it’s just as good as the first. The first was made in NC. Second made in TN. Perfectly packed and I’m very happy with the axe. Axe came with no flaws. Fast shipping since it was in stock.

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Mountaineer
Dallas

Stunning

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Mini Camper
Patrick Connor
Christmas

Christmas Present

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Axe Belt Holster
Collis Bosworth
If you have a hatchet- consider this axe holder

If you have a hatchet, you will appreciate the Axe Belt Holder.Snap it on your sturdiest leather belt, insert your axe, and enjoy the simplicity and of the design.

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Mini Camper
Collis Bosworth
Top quality Top

Top quality
Top performance

You are one with the axe

I couldn't be more please to have a heirloom quality, American made axe made by passionate craftsman. The handle of mountains to sea allows you to be one with the axe. Buy now with zero regrets later

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Axe Belt Holster
James Nelson
Get one now

Very impressive well thought out design! Workmanship is outstanding!
Very functional & easy to use design.
Recommend the belt holster 100%

What’s Axesquatch?

Lots of great feedback and questions from my fellow workers.