Husqvarna 13 in. Curved Handle Hatchet

[Justsomedude]

I know this is old news to many, but I just got this hatchet and am VERY happy.
Used it to process a big tub of kindling by first splitting splits down a few times and then laying them on their sides and splitting with the Hatchet.

I was previously using a nice old roofer's hatchet but it was a little too light for bigger pieces and a little too thin to split well.

Anyway...if you are looking for a hatchet, definitely check it out.

 

[Justsomedude]

Oh yeah....
the Sheath isn't my favorite but it is functional.
It might get easier to close after it gets broken in a bit.
Maybe I'll make something that doesn't use a snap.

 

[Jazzberry]

I got one of those slippery sob s. Not impressed at all. Soft steel has dents all over the edge. I like my $10.00 tube steel rubber coated blue light special from TSC much better.

 

[Justsomedude]

??
Did you try the same hatchet?

Mine is an unfinished handle where you can still feel lots of grain and the curved handle gives you an easy grip.

I was processing kindling using a stump as chopping block....splitting down to size and then crosscutting them in half.
The edge shows no sign of wear at all (unlike the Fiskars splitting axe).

 

[Jazzberry]

Ya its the same. They only make one. Varnished wood handle with a curve in it. I think that curve in the handle is what makes it try to slip out of my hand when swung. For some reason I always have bad luck with Husqvarna. Crappy pic from my phone but the shiny parts are where the edge bent over. Not chipped just rolled over. And no I haven't been cutting nails. I hate to say it but my Chinese pos is much better.

 

[bad news]

I have one of these. I have had no issue with the edge folding over and do not find it slippery. The hande was not varnished, it had a light coat of a linseed-type oil applied. The grain orientation of the handle isn't bad either. I actually sanded the handle a bit on mine, rubbed it down with some steel wool, and treated it with several coats of boiled linseed oil. It feels great. I would recommend it without hesitation despite Jazzberry's bad experience. I think it's a great tool for $40.

 

[Jazzberry]

I bought mine from Amazon for $30.00. (not recommending them just saying) Huskies site shows a new model H900 with a soft grip plastic handle. Lists for $50 so prolly $35 for a good shopper. Looks like a much better product. Might measure up to my $10.00 pos TSC model.

 

[Viktor]

The Husqvarna 13inch Curved Handle Hatchet doesn't have softer steel than a standard ax or hatchet; perhaps you've sharpened it poorly? I've had my Husqvarna for almost a year, of which I used it frequently and mine keeps it's edge a lot longer than my Fiskars X7 did. In my opinion this hatchet not only performs great but has a nice classic look too.

 

[Jazzberry]

The shiny parts in my pic was from the factory edge that had never been sharpened. Since then I have sharpened it and had similar results. Its possible I just got a lemon but honestly my cheap Chinese 10.00 ax from TSC is much better than the Husqvarna.

 

[StihlKicking]

I own the Husqvarna small splitting axe and it has been a wonderful tool. Good steel and a nice handle. I have really whaled on a variety of southern hardwoods with it the past two years. No issues with chipping or rolling of the edge yet.


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