Appalachian Axe Small | 1055 Carbon Steel With Hickory Handle
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Appalachian Axe Small | 1055 Carbon Steel With Hickory Handle
The Boker Plus Appalachian Axe Small is a compact camp axe built for real work in a pack-friendly size. With a forged 1055 carbon steel head, American hickory handle, and balanced one-handed format, it is made for kindling, camp chores, bushcraft, and the sort of outdoor work that benefits from a proper edge instead of a folding saw doing its best.
The axe head is forged in a classic Rhenish-style pattern, a practical European shape known for its broad cutting edge and versatile performance. The 4.13" edge handles light chopping and splitting, while the pronounced heel can be used as a turning nose for repositioning small logs and rounds with better control.
Despite its shorter handle, this compact version keeps a substantial head weight for efficient cutting. The hickory wood handle is chosen for toughness, elasticity, and shock resistance, then double-wedged with a wooden wedge and steel sleeve for a secure, durable fit.
What it’s for:
- Splitting kindling, tending campfires, trail work, and general camp chores
- One-handed chopping where a full-size axe is unnecessary or too bulky
- Pack carry, cabin kits, truck kits, bushcraft use, and outdoor tool collections
Materials & Construction:
- Forged 1055 carbon steel axe head
- Classic Rhenish-style blade profile
- Protective lacquer coating to help guard against rust and weather
- American hickory wood handle
- Double-wedged handle with wooden wedge and steel sleeve
- Pronounced heel for repositioning logs and small rounds
- Leather sheath not included
Specs:
- Brand: Boker Plus
- Type: Axe / Tomahawk
- Overall length: 13.98"
- Blade length: 4.13"
- Blade thickness: 0.79"
- Weight: 28.22 oz
- Blade material: 1055 carbon steel
- Handle material: Hickory wood
- Blade color: Uncoated
- Item Number: 09BO256
Care & Carry Notes:
- Wipe the head clean and dry after use, especially after damp-weather work
- Oil the steel periodically to help prevent corrosion
- Keep the hickory handle dry and occasionally treat with suitable wood oil as needed
- Store safely with the edge covered; leather sheath is not included
Pairs well with: fire starters, wool blankets, camp knives, sharpening stones, leather gloves, canvas tool rolls, and truck-ready outdoor gear.
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