Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet

The Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet is a versatile American-made camp hatchet built for cutting wood, bushcraft, camping and even competitive axe throwing. Compact, tough and unusually capable, it's one of those tools that earns its place around camp, in the workshop or strapped to a pack.

Made in the USA and weighing approximately1 lb 11 oz (0.76 kg), the Flying Fox combines a keen cutting edge with a hardened hammer poll and a compact hickory handle. It's designed to tackle everyday wood-cutting chores while also meeting the requirements for competitive throwing in major urban axe-throwing organisations.

For campers, backpackers, bushcrafters, hunters, tradesmen and anyone who simply appreciates a properly made American hatchet, the Flying Fox is a highly versatile piece of kit.

A Multi-Purpose Camp and Bushcraft Hatchet

The Flying Fox was designed to do far more than simply chop kindling. Its compact size and balanced head make it well suited to processing firewood, splitting kindling, clearing small branches and handling general camp chores.

With a3 7/8-inch cutting edge, it provides plenty of useful blade length while remaining manageable enough for controlled work. The large hatchet eye adds strength and durability to the handle assembly, making the Flying Fox a dependable working tool for the woods, workshop and beyond.

At under 16 inches before hanging, the hickory handle keeps the hatchet compact enough for easy transport in or on a pack, vehicle or tool box.

Hardened Bit and Hammer Poll

One of the standout features of the Flying Fox is itshardened poll. Unlike many hatchets, the poll is specifically hardened so it can be used as a hammer for driving nails, spikes and other fasteners.

This makes the Flying Fox particularly useful for camp construction, shelter building, workshop tasks and other situations where carrying separate cutting and hammering tools isn't practical.

Combined with its hardened cutting edge, the result is a genuinely multi-functional hatchet made for real work.

Built for Competitive Axe Throwing

The Flying Fox isn't just a working camp hatchet. It was also designed to qualify for competitive throwing with major urban axe-throwing organisations.

Its compact dimensions and balanced design make it a popular choice for recreational and competitive axe throwing, giving it an unusual versatility that few traditional hatchets can match.

Whether it's chopping wood at camp one weekend or heading to the throwing lanes the next, the Flying Fox is built to handle both.

Made in the USA by Council Tool

Council Tool has been making axes and striking tools in North Carolina since 1886. The Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet continues that tradition, combining American axe-making heritage with a highly practical modern design.

It's an excellent choice for campers, backpackers, day hikers, bushcrafters, hunters, trappers, tradesmen, ranchers and everyday axe enthusiasts looking for a compact, American-made hatchet that can chop, hammer and throw.

Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet Specifications

• Head weight: 1 lb 11 oz / 0.76 kg
• Bit length: 3 7/8 inches / 9.8 cm
• Bit: Hardened
• Poll: Hardened for appropriate hammering tasks
• Handle: American hickory, trimmed to under 16 inches before hanging
• Eye: Large hatchet eye for strength and durability
• Uses: Wood cutting, splitting kindling, camping, bushcraft, hammering and competitive axe throwing
• Included: Council Tool leather axe mask
• Made in: USA

Council Tool Leather Mask Included

TheCouncil Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet is supplied with a leather mask to protect the cutting edge during transport and storage.

Please note: Natural wooden axe handles can lose up to approximately 1 inch of their stated length when hung and assembled.

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