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ESTWING Camper's Axe - 16" Hatchet with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E44A

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16" (Inches)
Axe Hatchet

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Brand Estwing
Product Dimensions 16"L x 4"W
Handle Material Alloy Steel
Color Blue
Head Type Hatchet

About this item

  • OUTDOOR VERSATILITY - Designed for chopping logs, small trees, branches or splitting firewood & kindling, making it the perfect backpacking hatchet.
  • PATENTED SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP - Reducing impact vibration by 70%, Estwing's molded shock reduction grip provides optimal slip-free comfort, durability and superior grip in all jobsite conditions
  • FORGED IN ONE PIECE - Forged using one solid piece of American steel. This means no poor quality castings or welds to fail. The result is the most durable, longest lasting striking tool available.
  • HEAVY DUTY SHEATH - Includes ballistic nylon sheath to protect hand sharpened cutting edge.
  • MADE IN THE USA – Since 1923, our tools have been proudly American made in Rockford, IL using only the finest American steel.

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Outdoor Tools Built to Last

Estwing has a long tradition of making quality striking tools for the outdoors. Estwing Axes made in the 1940’s have been passed down through generations and can still be found in use today.

  • Forged Precision
  • Tempered for Strength
  • Honed for Performance

Estwing Camper's Axe

The choice of outdoorsmen everywhere

At Estwing we have a passion for making the finest American-made outdoor tools. For over 90 years we have been making tools for the outdoorsman. You can see that passion in each tool, from the rugged shock reduction grips to our hand polished blades, these tools are made to last. The world famous Camper's Axes are the choice of outdoorsmen everywhere.

  • Forged Using the Finest Tool Grade Steel
  • Hand Sharpened and Polished
  • Built to Last
  • Proudly Made in the USA

Available in Two Sizes

Our world famous Estwing Camper's Axes are available in two sizes to meet your needs; 16 inch & 26 inch.

Forged Perfection

Estwing axes are drop forged and tempered, creating the most durable, long lasting outdoor tools on the market.

Attention to Detail

The Estwing Camper's Axe stands out from the crowd with it's hand polished head and neck.

Get a Grip

Our patented rugged shock reduction grip is bonded to the handle so it will never slip.

Drop Forged and Tempered

Our drop forging & tempering process has made Estwing axes the most durable outdoor tools available for over 90 years.

Patented Perfection

Our Camper's Axes feature the patented Shock Reduction Grips which is proven to reduce impact vibration by as much as 70%.

Two Finishes

Estwing Camper's Axes are available in two finishes; our legacy hand polished steel & special edition black.

Estwing E14A 12" Sportsman's Axe with Leather Grip & Nylon Sheath Estwing E24ASEA 14-Inch Special Edition Axe with Leather Grip and Nylon Sheath Estwing EO-25A 14" Camper's Axe with Black Finish & Orange Shock Reduction Grip Estwing E44A 16" Camper's Axe - All Steel with Shock Reduction Grip Estwing E45ASE 26" Special Edition Camper's Axe with Shock Reduction Grip
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Grip Type Genuine Leather Genuine Leather Shock Reduction Shock Reduction Shock Reduction
Finish Type Hand Polished Steel Black Powder Coat Black Powder Coat Hand Polished Steel Black Powder Coat
Overall Length 12 Inches 14 Inches 14 Inches 16 Inches 26 Inches
Forged in the USA

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Product Description

Estwing's world famous Camper's axe is the choice of outdoorsmen everywhere. Both the head and handle of the axe are forged in 1-piece and hand polished to a beautiful finish. This classic axe offers unsurpassed balance and temper. It's patented Shock Reduction Grip reduces impact virbation by 70%. The Camper's axe includes a rugged ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop so it can always have your tool close at hand. It has a tempered 4 in. cutting edge for easy cutting. A must for all campers and outdoorsman alike! Estwing Axes are proudly forged in the in USA using the finest American steel. Please always wear eye protection while using this tool.

From the Manufacturer

Estwing's first and finest solid steel hammers and tools, like the Estwing 16-Inch Steel Campers Axe #E44A, are unsurpassed in quality, balance and finish. Forged one piece tool steel - strongest construction known. Fully polished head and handle neck. All with Estwing's exclusive New Shock Reduction Grip (up to 50% reduction in shock caused by impact), confirmed by independent laboratory tests.

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
1,648 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the utility, quality and size of the axe. For example, they say it's a great beater axe, the size is decent for one-handed or two-handed trajectories, and it'll last a long time. Customers are also impresseded with the grip, saying it'd be comfortable in the hand and firm. Opinions are mixed on appearance and weight.

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224 customers mention224 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the axe. They mention it's very well made, solid steel throughout, and holds up fine with no deformation. The padded handle is a good size, and it'll last a long time. The flat end is solid, and the rubber holds up well to impact. Customers can always expect a solid, quality tool from Estwing.

"...The grip is great, and it fits in the hands very well. The rubber held up well to impact; it took some practice throwing and getting this thing to..." Read more

"Fits hand well. Sharp. Lightweight and easy to swing. Holds up to hard work. I expect it to last a good long time" Read more

"This is my 3rd Estwing axe.Pros: The one piece construction is nearly indestructible, and the blue cushioned grips take a lot of shock..." Read more

"Very good quality, good weight and feel." Read more

137 customers mention137 positive0 negative

Customers find the axe to be a good tool for everyday use. They say it's a great axe for tasks around the yard and that Estwing makes great tools. Customers also appreciate the head and handle being a continuous piece. Overall, customers are satisfied with the utility and quality of the ax.

"...This is a great tool for acquiring firewood and for cutting and prepping wood for making shelter...." Read more

"Good and sturdy" Read more

"Great for chopping / pruning small trees" Read more

"Estwing makes great tools…practically indestructible" Read more

90 customers mention63 positive27 negative

Customers like the size of the axe. They say it's just right for most common tasks, and is small enough for the camper or hunter. The axe is perfect for chopping at just about any type and size of wood, and it fits their hand well. It's worth the space, and stores easily in their SxS.

"Fits hand well. Sharp. Lightweight and easy to swing. Holds up to hard work. I expect it to last a good long time" Read more

"...took that one out recently & think it worked well overall. the blade is long & the cheeks narrow, so it bites well & chops easily with a factory..." Read more

"...It is too small for cutting any large timber, but will get through logs a foot in diameter (and probably bigger) without wasting too much valuable..." Read more

"Sturdy axe, maintains edge, nice size for camping definitely recommended to anyone looking for a smaller camp axe" Read more

88 customers mention75 positive13 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the axe. They say it comes sharp straight out of the case, and a good sharpening is all it needs. The blade is thin, so it cuts really well, and chops easily. The with of the blade is great for the weight and length of this axe, and it slices cleanly through smaller branches in one swing.

"...its small size, it has pretty good head weight and can chop pretty well through anything you might use for firewood or shelter...." Read more

"Fits hand well. Sharp. Lightweight and easy to swing. Holds up to hard work. I expect it to last a good long time" Read more

"It chops well, especially for its weight, takes an edge nicely, and the steel handle is unphased by over-strikes while somehow not transmitting much..." Read more

"...the blade is long & the cheeks narrow, so it bites well & chops easily with a factory edge...." Read more

71 customers mention68 positive3 negative

Customers like the grip of the axe. They say it's a nice neoprene type of grip that won't give out. The handle is grippy, firm, and easy to control. The grip is large enough for a two-handed grip, and it cushions blows well and limits hand fatigue. Overall, customers are satisfied with the grip and ergonomics of the product.

"...It is still fun to throw and not too hard to stick, and will do a lot more damage than a smaller axe or hatchet because of the weight..." Read more

"...: The one piece construction is nearly indestructible, and the blue cushioned grips take a lot of shock out of my swings and hits...." Read more

"Very good quality, good weight and feel." Read more

"...Good rubberized large griping area which cushion the blows well and limits hand fatigue...." Read more

56 customers mention39 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the axe. Some mention it's beautiful, well designed, and has a nice sheath/muzzle. Others say that it arrived dull as a butter knife, has not the best finish, and looks ugly.

"12/09/23: This is bigger the I expected. It looks good and comes with a cover for the head.I have had an eswing hatchet for many years...." Read more

"...I was a little disappointed, but the axe was so nice, I'm not going to return it for the sheath...." Read more

"Arrived dull as a butter knife so I can't chop with it but I have been able to use it to split...." Read more

"Nice looking, comfortable handle and made well." Read more

55 customers mention55 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the axe. They say it's well worth the price, the quality is excellent for the price and the ax head configuration is a good compromise for a utility axe, and it'll be worth the wait.

"...This axe head configuration is a good compromise for a utility axe. However, its better at chopping wood, than it is at splitting wood...." Read more

"...the garden out after the growing season, on the brighter side it was affordable." Read more

"...; campers axe, it is american made solid steel construction for a reasonable price, & it will probably take the abuse that i will inflict on it...." Read more

"...to use it for camping or for splitting your firewood, it's well worth the price." Read more

94 customers mention51 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the axe. Some mention that it has a good weight and feel, and is well balanced. They say it is light enough to be reasonably portable, and has enough weight for light splitting. However, others say that it is relatively heavy and is not light or small.

"...Despite its small size, it has pretty good head weight and can chop pretty well through anything you might use for firewood or shelter...." Read more

"...Cons: At a little over 3 pounds, it's not light. All of the wilderness weight weenies will cry and moan about how heavy this axe is...." Read more

"Fits hand well. Sharp. Lightweight and easy to swing. Holds up to hard work. I expect it to last a good long time" Read more

"This hatchet/axe is very heavy and very dull but will work okay after the clear coat is removed so it can be sharpened...." Read more

solid & tough, worth the price
4 Stars
solid & tough, worth the price
update: 10/14/17i've gotten to use this a lot more this fall. i still rate it at 4 stars because of the quality control issues described in my original review. however i will say that it splits wood better than i first thought. if your wood is dry & relatively free of knots, then this works well for splitting logs up to 14" in diameter & 18" in height. at least that was my experience. the long thin blade really bites into the wood & can be difficult to remove when it gets stuck. it would do a lot better splitting wood if the head was a bit shorter & the cheeks fatter. the one piece steel construction seems indestructible.original review:4 stars, estwing loses 1 star for quality control & thin cheeks, but wins 4 stars because they give us an extra two inches length on the 16" campers axe, it is american made solid steel construction for a reasonable price, & it will probably take the abuse that i will inflict on it.i had my eye on these for awhile, then snatched it up when it got discounted $10.i had to return the first one that was delivered for 2 reasons.the first reason was cosmetic, it had 2 large deep scratches near the poll.the second reason was a manufacturing problem, it had an incredibly uneven bevel on the cutting edge. very wide on one side, & very narrow on the other side. it should not have made it past estwing quality control, at best it could have been sold as a second.amazon sent another that was much better right away.took that one out recently & think it worked well overall. the blade is long & the cheeks narrow, so it bites well & chops easily with a factory edge. however the narrow cheeks aren't as great for splitting, despite the extra length & weight (2.9lb.) over their sportsman's axe (1.66lb.). i wouldn't use it for chopping or splitting anything more than 5-6 inches in diameter, which is actually the size i like to work with when foraging firewood if i can find it. the 16-inch camper's axe has just enough length to use two hands, with good balance & not so heavy that you can't choke up a bit & use it for one handed work.the hudson bay type head shape also offers a good grip for close work, but would need some extra sharpening to be really effective.the nylon sheath is light, durable, & effective. best to always put the sheath on when not in use. one of the contestants on alone had to tap out because he didn't sheathe his axe when carrying & he fell due to fatigue & uneven ground resulting in a nasty cut. he even mentioned the danger of the terrain shortly before the accident.the pictures show 16-inch camper's axe (actually 18" long) compared to a vintage estwing sportsman's axe (13.5" long, same size as one with leather stacked handle, but with blue shock reduction grip).i will carry the 16-inch camper's axe in the truck for general purpose. the one piece forged steel head & handle take abuse a lot better than a nice axe head mounted on a wooden handle. this is good because i often use an axe or hatchet to extract fatwood from old stumps. with the solid head & handle it is also easy to baton, another activity that can loosen a head mounted on wooden handle. batoning can be handy since it's not the greatest splitter, getting stuck in the wood because of the thinner cheeks.i'd give it 5 stars for sure if those cheeks were fatter, & it had a bit extra weight which would make it a splitting monster which is how i would get the most use of it at camp because i don't chop a lot of trees/logs, prefer to save energy & saw what i can for firewood needs.for what is tho, i highly recommend.
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