ParaHatchet FS

Pro's: - Super lightweight and compact for backpacking - A variety of tools all in one Con's: - Not for heavy use - Sheath design is different than what is pictured, and it doesn't hold the fire starter well at all Not everyone likes to carry a hatchet when they go backpacking. It is such a heavy item that most folks don't want to try to pack one around. However, this little hatchet shatters the myth that hatchets are too heavy! The hatchet and sheath (without the fire starter) only weigh 10.65 ounces. This is less than half the weight of the Fiskars X7 (22.25 oz), so this is a great weight savings. This weight savings is exactly what I was looking for in a lightweight backpacking hatchet. I also like that this hatchet is multifunctional. It has three hex wrenches, a rope cutter, paracord, and can be used as a fire starter as well. So, not only do you get a hatchet, but you also get a tool that you can use for other purposes too. When one tool can do the job of many tools, it saves you from having to carry extra tools which can make your pack even heavier. This is a great feature of this hatchet. Although this is a great little lightweight tool, I wouldn't really recommend using it to chop allot of wood at one time with. You would spend way too much energy and wear yourself out. For larger jobs, you need a bigger hatchet. However, it is understood that this is meant to be a lightweight tool for light use. I don't take off any stars on this issue, because I feel this tool is built perfectly for its intended purpose of being lightweight. My only real peeve with this hatchet is that the sheath design is a bit different than what is pictured, and it therefore won't hold on to the fire starter. The only thing holding the fire starter in is a loose strip of fabric on the back of the sheath. The fire starter will fall out of the sheath very easily (see my video). I do not recommend keeping the fire starter in the sheath unless you just want to lose your fire starter! Why would you want to do that??!!?? Overall the hatchet itself is AWESOME! I do wish that the fire starter would stay put, but I can easily store that somewhere else anyway. Since the hatchet itself is so great, I don't take off any stars on this one and rate it 5 stars. If you are looking for a lightweight hatchet for backpacking, I highly recommend this little hatchet to you. ** If you found my review helpful, please let Amazon know by hitting the helpful button below. Thank you! **

I Like its many functions. It is on the small side but will work jus fine for my needs. The size makes it easy to travel if need be.

I play disc golf and wanted something small enough to fit in the bottom of my disc golf bag. I wanted it so I could acquire branches or roots and use them to aid in retrieving my golf discs. It is very sharp and found it is nice to have when I need it. It is flat and has a sheath and lays nicely in the bottom of my bag. Well played golf courses get stripped of every available branch and stick in the aid of retrieving discs in trees and brush and streams and ponds so having this tool gives me more options. Bought one extra for my grandson who is a scout and thought he would find a use for it when he goes camping. The flint and the paracord will be more appealing to him than to me. It works best on side blows as it is very light and very sharp.

Very light weight,,,but seems to be very well made—-would have to spend a lot more money 💰 to get a better one,,,I like it so I can store it in my truck door😎

im from sc ive been in the woods since childhood and backpacked the southern mountains every year. if given a choice of every known survival tool this would be my choice hands down!! it has the best fire stick ive ever used and the weight is perfect and 8 ft of cordage... the best.

I was initially attracted to the chute cord on the handle. After getting it, took it out camping and realized that a good hatchet needs weight to it. This hatchet has no weight to it. I could see it being used for small tasks but not hacking a branch that is 2 inches or thicker.

Nice little hatchet for use while hiking. It’s small enough to fit in a backpack pocket and sharp enough for smaller branches.

Right out of the pack this hatchet was "Razor" sharp. Small and very lightweight, it packs well into it's holder that is included as is a ferrocerium rod. When motorcycle camping, weight and size are huge considerations and this hatchet is ideal.The handle is a little rough on the hand if not wearing gloves hence the 4 stars. The parracord wrap does improve this somewhat. All things considered - a great buy. Very satisfied.

Very very good, comes out of package very sharp, and ready to use. Paracord is very strong and is a durable grip for the hatchet, my only concern is if you were looking for a bigger sized hatchet, this is pretty small, but good for chopping firewood, and brush.All in all it is a very good weapon and tool.

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Perfect size to backpacking.

I haven't tested this hatchet yet and I am looking forward to taking it out for an upcoming camping trip and see how it really performs in the field. What I was surprised by is the 8 or 9 feet of orange paracord wrapped around the handle along with the sheath and magnesium stricker that came with it was a bonus.

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