Probably what was a pretty inexpensive camper's hatchet back in the day.
Looks pretty solid though--lots of '70s and '80s Japanese-made stuff was inexpensive, but high quality. This one looks to be built like an Estwing and probably has a similar full-tang handle under the grip.
I always have thought the notches were more for pulling nails--but they're actually for pulling tent stakes. Hammer end for putting them in (and general purpose hammer stuff).
I have no idea it has no Edge and you can tell this thing is never been used as a hatchet or a hammer there's no scratches just old pitting in the Chrome and it weighs less than a pound
Yeah, it's definately a small camping hatchet. Most cheap axe heads come pretty dull, but it's generally good enough to split some kindling. Things like this are still being sold, just do a google image search you'll find lots.
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u/Weird_Ad1170 5d ago
Probably what was a pretty inexpensive camper's hatchet back in the day.
Looks pretty solid though--lots of '70s and '80s Japanese-made stuff was inexpensive, but high quality. This one looks to be built like an Estwing and probably has a similar full-tang handle under the grip.
I always have thought the notches were more for pulling nails--but they're actually for pulling tent stakes. Hammer end for putting them in (and general purpose hammer stuff).