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Cleaver Matrix 21816 can scare someone away with the stamp “Made in China”. But in fact, this ax proves that Chinese tools can take a hit with a bang.

First of all, the design catches the eye: length 88 cm and the weight of the ax 2 kg. And on the sides you can observe special thickenings, which actually turn this unit into a cleaver. These parameters will make any log split, even if the swing / blow was not particularly strong.

The handle of the Matrix is ​​​​very ergonomic - the reason for this is the rubberized fiberglass covering it. It not only “extinguishes” the recoil from the impact, but also prevents the tool from slipping out during splitting.

Fiskars is the beauty and pride of Finnish lumberjacks. And the X11-S model is truly multifaceted: with it you can prepare firewood for the winter, and even cut down a hut.

This is a light and small-sized cleaver - only 1.13 kg weight and 44 cm long. But it is a pleasure to work with him!

First of all, because it does not get stuck in the wood due to the convex shape of the wedge. X11 is also not afraid of rust thanks to the anti-corrosion coating that protects the blade.

The steel blade, by the way, has passed double degree of hardening: This means that its strength and wear resistance are at a very high level. And you don't have to sharpen it too often.

Additionally, the X11 combines SoftGrip and FiberComp technologies to provide cushioning and a comfortable, firm grip. With such a thing, the fighter’s hand will not get tired of stabbing for a very long time.

Bahco 494-600 - it's not even not two, but three in one:

• Cutting part made of hardened steel.
• Square hammer on the back.
• Nailer under the blade.

The hatchet is light and compact: 847 grams with a length of 3.15 cm. The handle is entirely made of steel covered with rubber for greater comfort. All in all, Bahco is a reliable workhorse. A very simple, but effective and inexpensive tool that will be a reliable help for a carpenter, roofer, installer, or just a zealous householder.

The Swedish brand Husqvarna needs no introduction. And this time the Scandinavians have created a real Thor's hammer!

With a weight in 2.5 kg and length 800 mm, this massive tool will quickly deal with even very strong wood. And you can process the log after felling with the help of a sledgehammer fixed on the back side.

The butt is firmly connected to the ax handle by means of wooden and steel fasteners - only an ax-sledgehammer entirely cast from metal would be more reliable.

This “miracle” is sold complete with a leather sheath for the blade. The durability of Husqvarna, in principle, does not raise questions. But the wooden handle clearly lacks additional ergonomic elements: the blows from the sledgehammer will go straight to the hand, alas.

Bison, despite the brutal name, the beast is light and easy to carry: a little more than 0.5 kg, at 300 mm length.

However, don't let the small dimensions fool you: the blades of the Bison are made of steel 65g. Among other things, bearings, springs and bladed weapons are produced from this variety. She is so durable. Chopping brushwood, clearing a place for a tent, splitting small logs - the Bison can do it all.

The working cloth of a hatchet is covered with a protective layer from teflon. In case you have to get wet in the rain or the backpack falls into the river, Teflon will protect the Bison from rust. In addition, it is almost indestructible - a monolithic design makes breakage hardly possible.

The handle is covered with fiberglass and reduces recoil quite well.. However, people who have tried the tool in practice note that because of the short handle, this wild beast sometimes strives to escape from their hands.

Gardena is a brand that boasts legendary German quality (controlled by Husqvarna). And not only the quality: the black Gardena 900B looks very concise and elegant due to its design – the ideal “special weapon” for hiking and outings into nature.

Spectacular appearance, by the way, does not lag behind functionality. The ax handle made of reinforced fiberglass is literally tightly “soldered” to the impact part. The blade itself is produced by injection molding with pulse hardening by high frequency current. This means that the ax will live a long and productive life, unless you try to beat cobblestones with it daily.

Hatchet does not take up much space in the backpack - just 300 mm in length. However, the weight reaches 900 grams. But one nice addition will appeal to every pilgrim: a flat and massive butt turns the Gardena into a mini-sledgehammer. Now you can hammer tent pegs even on hard ground.

In principle, this ax can become not only a reliable companion on a hike, but also a good helper if you have a garden or a summer house.

Ergonomics is ensured by a comfortable handle - it absorbs recoil and prevents the tourist tool from slipping out of the grip.

Cherry on the cake: this model has 10 years manufacturer's warranty (according to other sources 288 months).

Axe Izhstal can rightly be proud of the same operational durability as its famous "countryman" - the Kalashnikov assault rifle. This is the case when it is customary to say “cheap and cheerful“. AND reliably, we will add from ourselves.

The design is the most uncomplicated: a simple wooden handle and a shock part made of hardened steel. That's basically it. But as time and practice show, this classic formula will never become obsolete.

Firstly, the ax handle, being a solid “piece of wood”, fits well and solidly in the hand. Secondly, it does not show a tendency to slip out on impact/swing. Thirdly, Izhstal 030904-120 weighs 1.2 kg. Considering that its blade is perfectly sharpened by default, it will cope well with both carpentry / carpentry work and banal wood splitting.

He, of course, lacks depreciation as a class. But for his money he works properly and does not know grief. Another workhorse for the ax shelf has arrived, as they say.

It just so happened that Husqvarna tools are loved and recognized everywhere, including Russia. Therefore, our guide again mentions this brand.

Husqvarna 5769264-01 is a professional tool that every carpenter should have in their arsenal.

The handle is made entirely of lacquered American walnut. However, due to its silhouette, the handle lies very well in the hand - the hand and fingers do not get tired for a long time. Also, you do not have to worry about it slipping out with the next blow. However, it was noticed that for some models the handle was not skinned for some reason.

The length of the model is only 375 mm. But he is shot down extremely soundly. As the owners of this instrument note, the impact part of the Husqvarna feels more like an organic continuation of the ax handle. And even after one or two years of active operation, backlashes and gaps are not observed. All thanks to Swedish know-how: fastening is carried out using wooden and steel wedges.

With a weight in 985 grams, the Husqvarna ax is cast from proprietary Swedish steel. It also comes with a leather sheath for the blade.

Trail Boss is a real American tomahawk. By the way, he managed to win an impeccable reputation in such states as Vermont, Mississippi, New Hampshire and other wooded areas. And not only in the USA: Canada and Russia meet this brand with a bang.

On the Rockwell scale, the blade hardness of the Cold Steel Trail Boss Ax scores very well: 54-56 HRC. Boss's other parameters are as follows:

The handle is made from a single piece of walnut wood. The handle is very comfortable to hold due to its ergonomic design. According to field testing by well-known YouTube channel Preparedmind101, the tool blade is as sharp as a new razor. In addition, you need to chop more than one hundred logs before it becomes a little dull.

Because the Trail Boss is versatile, it is suitable for chopping wood, chopping wood, butchering meat, building/gardening, and even camping. The butt is quite durable, so if necessary, Boss can be used as an impromptu hammer.

The Finns, like the Swedes, know their business well: the Fiskars company has been forging axes and other truly masculine tools since 1649!

X10 dimensions are 44,3 media 980 grams. Which is not so bad: with such a length, the physics of leverage comes into play - with a longer length, less effort is needed. And if we add almost a kilogram weight, then we will get a universal “soldier”: prepare a woodpile, split a stump, carpentry / joinery - Fiskars can handle everything. Except, perhaps, meat carcasses and bones.

The blade is made from double hardened high carbon steel. It is additionally protected by an anti-friction coating: the ax enters the log clearly, but softly - as if spreading. At the same time, no bad habit of getting stuck in a tree was noticed behind him.

Also, the tool is not afraid of water due to anti-corrosion: this is an insurance in case it is forgotten in the open air during the rainy/snowy season.

The handle is made of polyamide reinforced with fiberglass. And again combines FiberComp and SoftGrip - technologies that are responsible for cushioning and comfortable use. At the end of the handle there is a kind of hilt, which will not allow the ax to slip out and fly away in an unknown direction.

A trifle, but nice: a fixed holster-case is attached to the X10.