Condor Tool & Knife Scout Hatchet Review

The Scout hatchet by Condor Tool & Knife compares favorably with those of Wetterlings Small Axe and Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet but it is roughly half the cost. The Condor Scout Hatchet performs well as a carving axe. You would be hard pressed to find another comparable product on the market that can do as much as well as this little hatchet does for the price.

As a camping tool, the Condor Scout Hatchet is light weight and a very capable cutting tool in competent hands. The Condor hatchet works great for shelter building and campfire kindling production for wood that is not over 7" in diameter. In regards to the edge, our test model took and held an edge very well.

Due to its size and weight, the Scout Hatchet overlaps the utility of a machete and larger axe in some applications. A machete is a better choice if you are clearing brush or hacking through bushes or thickets. A heavier Camp Axe will offer greater cutting power for larger firewood rounds and larger shelter building logs. For general campsite activities, such as carving and fashioning camp utensils, etc., this axe will overlap with a knife. While the Scout Hatchet will not take the place of the above mentioned cutting tools, its light weight and utility makes it a good option for the weight conscious backpacker.

This little scout hatchet will more than likely become your go to cutting tool for overnight camping trips and day hikes. Learn more about the Scout Hatchet at OsoGrandeKnives.com.