Brand | Vaughan |
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Product Dimensions | 17.5"L x 1.5"W |
Handle Material | Hickory Wood |
Color | Wood |
Head Type | Hatchet |
Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
Style | Heavy Duty |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
Included Components | Vaughan RB 28-Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet, Hickory Handle for heavy construction, 17-Inch Long. |
Blade Length | 3.5 Inches |
Manufacturer | Vaughan & Bushnell |
Part Number | RBXXX |
Item Weight | 2.57 pounds |
Item model number | RBXXX |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Material | Wood |
Power Source | hand_powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Vaughan RB 28-Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet, Hickory Handle for heavy construction, 17-Inch Long.
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Brand | Vaughan |
Product Dimensions | 17.5"L x 1.5"W |
Handle Material | Hickory Wood |
Color | Wood |
Head Type | Hatchet |
About this item
- Designed for heavy duty consruction
- Extra large Milled Face
- 3-1/2" cut
- Top quality American hickory handles
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ASIN | B00004Z2XT |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #249,307 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #212 in Camping Axes & Hatchets #28,255 in Hand Tools (Tools & Home Improvement) |
Date First Available | February 17, 2007 |
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A truly professional hand tool designed for heavy construction. Extra large milled face. 3-1/2 Blade. Select, hickory handle.
From the Manufacturer
RB Professional Rig Builders Hatchet has fully a polished head. Extra large milled face with 3 1/2" blade. Select, flame-treated hickory handle. A truly professional tool designed for heavy construction.
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Customers like the quality, value, performance, and weight of the axe. For example, they mention it's a well made tool, heavy enough to pound nails, and yet feels light enough with the right amount of balance. That said, some complain about the edge and durability. That being said, they recommend the product for its simple yet effective design.
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Customers like the quality of the axe. They say it's a well-made tool, the hickory handle is high quality, and it holds up well to the abuse. Some say it is a great framing hammer and rigging axe, and that it is an excellent bushcraft hatchet.
"This should make a great bushcraft camp axe. The hickory handle is high quality and perfectly hung...." Read more
"Nice tool, sturdily constructed, excellent, well-fitted handle...." Read more
"Great bushcraft hatchet. It came dull as expected. I reprofiled it to a thick knife edge to suit its job...." Read more
"...The heavy weight and solid construction instill confidence while performing demolition work. Every contractor should own one." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the axe. They mention it's a good tool with great quality and a great price.
"...If the problems were fixed, it would be a great value for the price." Read more
"...Great quality and price. Made in the USA." Read more
"Great price , well made just needed a good sharpening for a better edge" Read more
"Good tool, great value..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the axe. They mention that it works well, is simple yet effective, and is a great piece of equipment.
"...I went out to help a buddy of mine do some roofing. This hammer worked great...." Read more
"Bought this for camping...has worked out great...." Read more
"It's a riggers axe very simple yet effective piece of equipment. I use it for framing and it holds up very well to the abuse...." Read more
"Worked great!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the axe. They mention that it is heavy enough to pound nails yet feels light enough with the right amount of balance. That said, they say it is not too thick and perfect for construction workers.
"...It is heavy enough to pound nails, and yet feels light enough with the right amount of balance...." Read more
"...The heavy weight and solid construction instill confidence while performing demolition work. Every contractor should own one." Read more
"...The weight is good. At 1.75lbs it is a heavy hitter and the 17” haft gives you a good swing. The hammer side of the axe is excellent...." Read more
"Got it for my husband and he loves it! It's not to thick and perfect for construction workers!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the balance of the axe. They mention it's well-balanced and the most well- balanced hammer they have ever had.
"...enough to pound nails, and yet feels light enough with the right amount of balance. I love this hammer and thankful that it is still being produced...." Read more
"This is a nice, well balanced with a good feel in the hand rigging axe for the money." Read more
"...I've worn out a dozen of them over the years of framing. It's so well-balanced that it doesn't begin to feel like it's 28 ounce head weight" Read more
Customers like the ergonomics of the axe. They mention it has a good feel in the hand, and is well-balanced. Some say that the blade is dull, but the ax has good ergonomics.
"This is a nice, well balanced with a good feel in the hand rigging axe for the money." Read more
"...Nice and long for strong hits, but comfortable to choke up on for more accurate delicate swings...." Read more
"Dull blade, but good ergonomics..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the edge of the axe. They mention that it comes with a dulled edge and that the factory edge is haphazard.
"...The edge will need to be sharpened. I wish it could have been ordered with a sheath." Read more
"...Factory edge is a little haphazard but a few minutes with a bastard file and a sharpening puck takes care of that in short order." Read more
"...The steel or heat treat is terrible. The axe basically came without an edge. I put one one using my bench sander and keeping cool to the touch...." Read more
"...Hatchet will need sharpening upon arrival. They seem to ship with a dulled edge. But a couple minutes with a file or stone fixes the edge...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the axe. They mention that the entire head cracked down the middle, there was a crack along the bottom of the handle, and the grains are already split apart after 2.5 months of light use.
"...There was a chip out of the edge. I have less expensive axes that have have thinner edges that have held up without chipping or curling...." Read more
"...After just 2.5 months of light use, the grains are already split apart.Take Away: Get the steel handle Vaughan, they're more than worth it." Read more
"...But then I get a picture from him today that shows the entire head cracked down the middle of it!..." Read more
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The blade was disappointingly blunt out of the box, so you’ll have to use a dremel, file or grinding wheel to put an edge on it. Overall, happy with the design.