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HATCHETS CAN HACK IT!

Hatchets can hack it. What with the rise of the tomahawk for tactical users and the emergence of the bushcraft movement with outdoor enthusiasts, there’s plenty to choose from today. Nothing more than a small axe, the hatchet is advantageous to its big brother because it packs more easily and delivers excellent results.

Design and technology have transformed the modern-day hatchet. The James Gibson-designed ESEE Gibson Axe has a couple of features that stand out. The chopping head boasts the old, low-slung “bearded-axe” shape. The full-tang design

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