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Prandi German Style Hatchet - PRA0306TH

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German Style Hatchet

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
640 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, sharpness, appearance and value of the axe. They mention that it's very nicely made, has a heft to it and that it stays sharp. Some appreciate the balance. However, some customers dislike the durability. Customers are mixed on handle, and fit.

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85 customers mention74 positive11 negative

Customers like the quality of the axe. They mention that it is very nicely made, has a heft to it, and the leather sheath was nice quality. Some say that the head performed well and that the hickory handle is strong.

"This hatchet is very nicely made. The head has a nice taper to the edge which makes it easy to put a good sharp edge onto...." Read more

"You can really feel the quality of the handle and the axe head is great too!..." Read more

"...Worked excellently to de-limb some fallen trees and chop a couple through that were about 6-8” in diameter...." Read more

"...As always, time will tell. But on its face, looks like a really well made took and at a really cheap price point." Read more

32 customers mention24 positive8 negative

Customers like the appearance of the axe. They say it is beautiful, has a nice heft, and works well. Some customers are pleasantly surprised that it wasn't dull, and that the leather sheath is very nice.

"...was going to require sharpening but was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t dull...." Read more

"The hatchet head came serviceability sharp and looks nice. The hickory handle seems if good quality...." Read more

"The hatchet looks great. I just received it today so I won't know it's true quality until I use it...." Read more

"...Oh, the leather sheath is very nice and fits well." Read more

32 customers mention27 positive5 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the axe. They mention that it comes sharp, holds a nice edge, and sharpens easily. Some say that it's worth the money and the first thing they pack for camping.

"CAme sharp out of the box, although i touched it up. Hickory orientation was nearly dead on. Sanded off the finish and added boiled linseed oil...." Read more

"...The head has a nice taper to the edge which makes it easy to put a good sharp edge onto...." Read more

"...It is handy, stays sharp, and well balanced. I have two go to hatchets for that work this is one of them." Read more

"...It came pretty sharp; sharper than you expect if you aren’t familiar with good hatchets, but not sharp enough if you are...." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the axe. They mention it's a great product for the price, with good quality and a cost effective underfinished hatchet.

"...I will add my own sheath and neck coller..Outstanding value!" Read more

"...a lot of hatchets over the years and would say this one is above average for the price...." Read more

"...That will cause problems later. But acceptable for the price. The top seems cut low but the size of the wedge and the set ring gives me confidence...." Read more

"Good value for the price. Hickory handle and good carbon steel head. But the hatchet isn’t sharp. Especially not for a carving axe...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers like the balance of the axe. They say it's well-balanced, making it easy to throw and chopping. The narrow, sharp blade allows most throws to sink into the wood.

"...It’s well balanced and a good weight. However, I did have to file and thin the bit some for better chopping...." Read more

"...It is handy, stays sharp, and well balanced. I have two go to hatchets for that work this is one of them." Read more

"...Balance is excellent. I took it out of the box and since I was heading to the woods to clear some fallen trees anyway, it came along...." Read more

"...well, edge held up, the handle grain is nice & straight, and it has nice balance. I decided to rehang it vs sending it back...." Read more

29 customers mention14 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the handle of the axe. Some mention that the handle is pretty nice, while others say that it's bad, loose, and reduced too much.

"...If I had to nitpick, it would be the handle is too slick with a solid coat of varnish...." Read more

"...The handle is very tightly attached.Therefore, I rate this hatchet as excellent." Read more

"...Bottom line: prandi head is great so far, handle is bad. I will re-haft it and probably be better off...." Read more

"You can really feel the quality of the handle and the axe head is great too!..." Read more

19 customers mention7 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the axe. Some mention that the sheath is very nice and fits well, while others say that it is very poor and the ax head does not fit firmly into the shear.

"...that this sheath was not manufactured for this axe head as the fit is very poor, in that the axe head does not fit firmly into the sheath...." Read more

"...Oh, the leather sheath is very nice and fits well." Read more

"...I took some pictures of the individual parts & the fit/finish isn't great. The handle has router marks & the wedge/notch was a bit short & uneven...." Read more

"...Con’s- after 2 chops on soft wood the head became loose. I had to put another wedge in it to fix the issue. Also the blade dulled very quickly...." Read more

14 customers mention0 positive14 negative

Customers are disappointed with the durability of the axe. They mention that the handle broke off the head, the snaps on the leather sheath broke after their second use, and the handle chipped and scratched. Some customers also say that the head came with a small crack.

"...I no longer give this 5 stars due to the handle breaking off the head. I will add a photo later, but here are the two issues:1...." Read more

"...It bites into wood when chopping, but it can't split...." Read more

"...good hickory handle with good grain orientation, but with some light checking cracks...." Read more

"...Highly recommend. Four stars because the snaps on the leather sheath broke after my second use. If they put better snaps it would be perfect...." Read more

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5 Stars
Most likely best there is for the price
I dug around thoroughly through different product reviews before purchasing this hatchet.I had an idea of what I wanted, but found myself way over budget for this particular item.And then I found this. .There were a few troubling reviews, as with any item on Amazon. And was a little worried I'd get the painted on logo version of this hatchet. . I was ready to polish that thing righ off. So I was EXTREMELY pleased when it arrived with the stamped logo on the head.I'd read that some had issues with the head being loose. Which for some of us and a bucket of water can usually be a easy remedy.However my head arrived super tight, with the little wood burs still visible on the bottom side of the head.I ordered it without the sheath as I plan on designing and making my own for it.As with most of my hand tools and knives I was also prepared, and still plan on, modifying it more to my liking. Regardless of how it came it. .The only thing I didn't like much about this tool, straight out of the box. Was what seemed like a rough coat of polyurethane on the handle.That took about 3 minutes of sanding with a sheet of 120 grit to remedy.I was itching to take a whack at something with it and tried it out on this little stump I'd been meaning to do something about. .This little hatchet made quick work of that stubborn thing. I'd been putting off getting rid of it because of what a pain I thought it'd might be. .It arrived sharp enough for most for sure. I'll be polishing this edge up real nice in the near future. I'll also be staining and sealing it more to my liking. .I usually don't review items right away. I usually allow some time to thoroughly test it before giving it a star rating. And very rarely write a lengthy review. . This hatchet impressed me. I look forward to using and maintaining it for many years to come.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
In a world of mass produced hatchets at about the same price point, this one is undoubtedly the best. It came pretty sharp; sharper than you expect if you aren’t familiar with good hatchets, but not sharp enough if you are.

Haft has decent grain and was aligned very well. Overall finish was pretty good, but not perfect. You can spend a little time and make this much nicer looking and better finished if you want.

Balance is excellent. I took it out of the box and since I was heading to the woods to clear some fallen trees anyway, it came along. Worked excellently to de-limb some fallen trees and chop a couple through that were about 6-8” in diameter. Personally I’d like an extra couple inches in the handle length and maybe .25 lbs in the head, but this works wonderfully for what it is.

I felt it would be great for throwing due to the balance, so I did that. Stuck it three times in a row to a dead tree trunk at 12’ on my first attempt. I’m not a recreational thrower and don’t practice outside of when I happen to be using a hatchet. But I might start doing it more due to how easy it was with this bad boy.

I purchased mine without the sheath and bought the hide and drink Brand sheath from amazon. It is a “wedge it in” tight fit, but works. Should stretch a little with time. Very nice sheath overall and keeps the hatchet from bouncing around. To remove it takes two hands currently.

I’ve used a lot of hatchets over the years and would say this one is above average for the price. Not Granfors nice, but way better than the average big box store cheapos available today.

The edge held up to about 1 hour of constant chopping and limbing with several dozen throws, half of which missed their target and landed the hatchet in the dirt. No chips or rolls. Haven’t sharpened yet as I want to see how it holds up first before I put a fine edge on.

I’ll probably get another one. It’s great!

2/22/2019 update

I no longer give this 5 stars due to the handle breaking off the head. I will add a photo later, but here are the two issues:

1. Wood appears to be infected with anthracnose. It is hard but still spongy looking and flakey. If you aren’t familiar, look it up.

2. It looks like the kerf was cut to the bottom of where the head was seated. The break is sick that it looks like the wedge is still there, but it is part of the handle.

I can’t say that this effects all handles or other axes, but it effected mine. One issue is a natural disease you won’t be able to detect and the other is a construction process issue.

I was using this hatchet at the same time and in the same manner as a 50 year old craftsman hatchet with an original handle, and the head sheared off. I was working on a pile of bucked branches to split kindling. I also had a pine round I was occasionally throwing both hatched into. I have about a 70-80% success rate with throwing at this point, don’t throw hard, and only from about 10-20 feet away. Misses hit a woodpile or the round awkwardly.

Sure this sounds like misuse to some, but comparing a 50 year old hatchet and a month or so old hatchet, I’d argue it isn’t abuse. There was a handle failure. The craftsman even has a much thinner handle on it than the prandi.

Bottom line: prandi head is great so far, handle is bad. I will re-haft it and probably be better off. For the time/ money/ time value to re-haft you could hypothetically spend more and get a better hatchet.
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