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Prandi German Style Hatchet - PRA0306TH
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Brand | Prandi |
Product Dimensions | 14.13"L x 6"W |
Color | Silver, Black |
Head Type | Hatchet |
Style | Without Sheath |
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Value for money | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
Light weight | — | 4.6 | 3.8 | 5.0 | — | 3.5 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 3.0 | — | — | 3.8 | — |
Sturdiness | — | 4.7 | — | — | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Craftsmanship | — | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 | — | — |
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head type | Hatchet | Hudson Bay | Viking | Hatchet | HUDSON BAY AXE | Hatchet |
blade material | — | Forged Steel | Carbon Steel | — | High Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel |
blade length | — | 3.11 inches | — | — | 3.14 inches | 4.13 inches |
handle material | — | Beech Wood | — | Leather,Wood | Beech Wood | — |
style | Without Sheath | Retro, Hatchet, Gardening Axe, Hudson Bay Axe, Camping Hatchet, Camp Axe | — | — | Retro, Hatchet, Gardening Axe, Hudson Bay Axe, Camping Hatchet | — |
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Product Dimensions | 14.13 x 6 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.96 pounds |
Manufacturer | Prandi |
ASIN | B0743J31DS |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #114,962 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #131 in Camping Axes & Hatchets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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German Style Hatchet
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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The handle of this Italian-made hatchet is U.S.-grown hickory, which is known to be the best wood for impact tools such as axes, hatchets, hammers and the like. The handle is very tightly attached.
Therefore, I rate this hatchet as excellent.
The handle fills the eye well and the grain orientation is good. It’s well balanced and a good weight. However, I did have to file and thin the bit some for better chopping. That’s better than arriving too thin I guess.
The only issue I had is the blade didn’t have a great edge on it but that’s expected for the price. If I had to nitpick, it would be the handle is too slick with a solid coat of varnish. I hand scraped the handle and applied boiled linseed oil which warmed the grain a lot.
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.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
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.