

🪓 Chop smarter, not harder — the axe that means business.
The Draper Wood Hand Axe 560g features a finely balanced carbon steel head, hardened and tempered for superior sharpness and durability. Its lightweight 560g design paired with a tubular steel shaft and ergonomic nonslip rubber grip offers professional-grade chopping power with enhanced safety and comfort. Ideal for efficient wood chopping, this axe is a trusted tool for both DIY enthusiasts and seasoned pros.
| ASIN | B0002GUQS8 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 19,325 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 10 in Gardening Axes 2,559 in Hand Tools (DIY & Tools) |
| Blade edge | Sharp Edge |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (798) |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2002 |
| Handle material | Rubber, Steel |
| Handle/lever placement | Along Shaft |
| Head Style | Curved |
| Included Components | Draper 560G (1.1/4lb) Steel Shafted Hand Axe |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 860 g |
| Item model number | 62166 |
| Manufacturer | Draper |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Part Number | 62166 |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Dimensions | 34.1 x 13.9 x 2.8 cm; 860 g |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Standard |
T**X
Practically Perfect in Every Way
I bought mine a couple of years ago now. I use it mostly for chopping larger pieces of wood into kindling, and it's absolutely perfect for that. Nice grip, ideal weight, appropriately sharp. Can't fault it.
M**I
Good heavy duty axe
Ive been chopping logs since I got these, and that was over a year ago, this chopper is brilliant and still going sharp. I use it to chop medium sized logs into more manageable sizes for our log burner.
R**H
Fine for kindling
I bought this axe primarily for chopping kindling for a wood burner and with the thought it would be good for camping. It arrived nice and sharp (re other reviews: an axe is not a knife don't expect it to slice your skin open at the merest touch) and is of qood build quality for the price. The sheath tore the first time I opened it but at the price that is not really surprising. It is ideal for chopping kindling being nicely balanced and sharp however I feel it really is probably just too light to be of any real use for camping. However I will take it with me and see if I am proved wrong. So if it's an axe for kindling you're after this is fine it does the job easily, so why pay more?
R**Y
Great value
Very satisfied with the service and delivery the quality of the item is excellent I've tried it today and it worked perfectly it's light in wait but Very stong and as a bonus it comes with a protective case.
M**N
Unbelievable product at a fantastic price
I have used Amazon many times over the last few years and I have never written a review before but I always rely on the reviews of others (naughty me!) So this is my first review and as I never usually write them there must be a great reason for doing so, which brings me onto the axe. It has a good grip, feels very solid and is comfortable in your hand. There is a cover for the blade, which is very sharp (the old dear slightly nicked her hand as she took the cover off so be careful). It is ideal for cutting kindling wood for the fire. It is an amazing piece of kit and as you can tell I highly recommend it. But what is more astonishing is the price - £6.54 including free postage! The nearest price I could find elsewhere on the internet was between £10-£15 inc postage, so grab yourselves a bargain. And before you ask, no I am not on commission. I work as teacher and love my wood burner! So I am now no longer an Amazon Reviewer Virgin.
S**T
Good sharp small axe, strong and well balanced.
This hand axe arrived promptly. I used it almost immediately to chop a fair amount of wood and cut down a small dead tree. I managed to cut my finger while cleaning it, because the blade, even after all this use, was still razor sharp and sliced neatly and easily through four folds of cleaning cloth - take care when cleaning as the blade is very good indeed. The weighting is such that even with my small wrists I feel safe using it without risk of missing my mark, and it bites into wood very well. Because it is so sharp, it doesn't bounce away from the mark. The grip stays grippy even when damp. The supplied cover is tricky to put on and take off, but it does the job of rendering the blade safe and it looks smart. Everything about this axe is sturdy and well made. I am so pleased I bought it.
D**E
It does exactly what it says on the tin...
The hatchet came coated in a thin layer of resin, which was relatively easy to remove, which I had to do to put a proper working edge on it. It felt reassuringly heavy, albeit a little top heavy. After using it for a few mins the handle becomes a little slick and slippery which doesn't bode well for its longevity. Whilst I was using it, it did chop into 30mm living branches, although for anything thicker it would be a real chore to use for that long. It did however keep the edge really well and felt quite sturdy for short periods. The cover is little more than a lightweight protection and I wouldnt trust it for fastening to a belt or the like
M**N
Love it
Really lovely little axe Chops well Light Splits well lovely grip
A**I
Para lo que cuesta (13€, cuando la compré) no se puede pedir más. En la mano parece más contundente que lo que indica su peso, por supuesto no es para derribar sequoyas, pero como hacheta de camping, perfecta.
E**N
Excellent rapport qualité prix !
J**E
excellent qualités prix je recommande vivement bonne tenue en main
R**R
liegt gut in der Hand, leider musste es nachgeschliffen werden. Mal schauen wie lange es hält. Werde mich dann noch melden
L**E
Bonjour. C'est une trés jolie hachette. Elle a l'air solide et le manche est ergonomique pour une bonne prise en main. Le seul petit soucis est qu'il est trop petit pour fendre des bûches de bois. Sinon l'article est trés bien.
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