Estwing e24A Sportsman's Axe: An Accessible and Durable Tool for Novice Campers.
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By: Advanced Knife Bro
The Estwing e24A Sportsman's Axe, despite its name, can be better classified as a hatchet given its size and functionality. This single-piece, American-made tool, though coming at a seemingly lofty $40, proves itself to be impressively durable and perfect for the casual camper. Regardless of whether you define roughing it as simply camping at a site with running water and a toilet, or venturing out into the deeper wilderness, the e24A is a handy tool to have. With a sturdy 1055 carbon steel body that allows for frequent sharpening with minimal wear, this hatchet allows for efficient clearing of small branches and trees. Additionally, it doubles as a hammer for tent configuration, exhibiting the versatility needed for a novice woodsman.
However, even with these merits, the Estling e24A Sportsman's Axe is not perfect. Its handle, though robust, is quite slick and can prove difficult to handle effectively without an aftermarket modification, such as sanding or oil rubs. Furthermore, for tasks requiring more finesse, such as splitting wood or cutting down larger trees, larger axes or machetes might prove more practical and less tedious. Yet, for its price, the e24A does not disappoint as an entry level, 'do-it-all' hatchet that serves the average user well.
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