{"title":"Axes, hatchets, hammers and forestry tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"axe-short-wooden-handle-ax10-stihl","title":"Axe Classic Wooden Handle Stihl »","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly suitable for delimbing work. Hatchets, axes and splitting tools made from traditional materials with superior workmanship. Stainless steel meets durable wood. This perfectly engineered range in proven designs is functional and robust with impressive durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"section-header__title\"\u003eTOOLS OF THE TRADE: LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HATCHET AND AN AXE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article__body rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile people often use the words axe and hatchet interchangeably, and a hatchet is a type of axe, they are entirely different tools with different uses. It can get even more confusing when you look at hand axes versus hatchets since they're much closer in size. Since we're in the business of helping people learn to – and enjoy – throwing axes, we figured we should try to clear things up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Tell Which is Which\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's one case where size does matter. A hand axe is roughly two-thirds of the length of a regular axe. A hatchet is about half the length of a hand axe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also notice that the head shape is different between hatchets and axes. Hatchet heads are smaller and have a much more significant taper, while an axe head is larger and features a very slight taper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe difference is really notable in the weight of the respective heads since that's what you feel when you wield each tool. A regular axe head can weigh as much as three times that of a hand axe and six times that of a hatchet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Do We Provide for Our Axe-cellent Experience?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you watch the Lumberjack World Championships, the competitors are using heavy double-bit axes. They're the multi-purpose, durable axes that forest workers have used since the 19th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince we're a member of the \u003ca title=\"TJ's League Page\" href=\"https:\/\/tjshatchethangout.com\/pages\/league\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorld Axe Throwing League (WATL)\u003c\/a\u003e, we make sure that the axes housed here meet their standards rules regarding the specific dimensions. That means a blade no more than four inches long, with a total axe length measuring between 12 and 19 inches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you're having fun at our axe bar, you'll see these axes in use. Since they have a maximum weight of three pounds, they're light and aerodynamic. This makes them much easier to throw. After all, you come here to unwind with friends and have a good time, not exert yourself or pull a muscle!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're planning a work gathering or looking for a new way to hang, get in touch to \u003ca title=\"Book Online Page\" href=\"https:\/\/tjshatchethangout.com\/pages\/book-online\"\u003ereserve your throwing lanes\u003c\/a\u003e. It's a great way to kick back, relax, and kick axe!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STIHL","offers":[{"title":"AX6\/40𝑐𝑚\/600𝑔","offer_id":43131989131514,"sku":"0000-881-1969","price":800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"AX10\/60𝑐𝑚\/1000𝑔","offer_id":42832322461946,"sku":"0000-881-1971","price":1235.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/0757\/files\/axe-classic-wooden-handle-stihl-ax6-40-600.webp?v=1781009249"},{"product_id":"axe-hammer-long-wooden-handle-ax33cs-stihl","title":"Axe Cleaving Hammer Wooden Handle STIHL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-intro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCleaving Hammer AX 33 CS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpalthammer STIHL AX 33 CS: Mit Schlagschutzhülse und Sicherungsplatte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged hammerhead with reversible tip. Extra large striking surface for safer handling when driving in aluminum and plastic wedges. Highly suitable for cleaving meter logs, heavy wood as well as felling with a wedge and hard splitting work. With hickory handle, impact protection sleeve and safety plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail_text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_design\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STIHL","offers":[{"title":"AX33CS\/90𝑐𝑚\/3300𝑔","offer_id":43132206874874,"sku":"0000-881-2011","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/0757\/files\/axe-cleaving-hammer-wooden-handle-stihl-ax33cs-90-3300.webp?v=1781009251"},{"product_id":"axe-long-poly-handle-ax-20-pc-stihl","title":"Axe Splitting Poly Handle Hi-Tech STIHL »","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal hatchet with glass fibre-reinforced polyamide handle. Particularly light, robust, durable and weather-proof. The axe head is made of C60 coated steel with excellent sliding properties and is inseparably connected to the handle. The surface of the lower part of the handle is non-slip coated and therefore ensures a good grip when working. The center of gravity close to the axe head provides optimum weight distribution and makes for strength-saving work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STIHL","offers":[{"title":"AX6P\/37𝑐𝑚\/640𝑔","offer_id":43132261499130,"sku":"0000-881-6801","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"AX15P\/73𝑐𝑚\/1450𝑔","offer_id":43132278964474,"sku":"0000-881-6701","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"AX20PC\/75𝑐𝑚\/1950𝑔","offer_id":43132236103930,"sku":"0000-881-6602","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/0757\/files\/axe-splitting-poly-handle-hi-tech-stihl-ax6p-37-640.webp?v=1781009303"},{"product_id":"axe-long-wooden-handle-ax28cs-stihl","title":"Axe Cleaving Wooden Handle STIHL","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCleaving Axe AX 28 CS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpaltaxt AX 28 CS: Klassische Spaltaxt für Entastung und Spaltarbeiten\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum cleaving results with minimum effort thanks to wedge-shaped head. 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