CRKT 2749 FREYA hatchet
CRKT 2749 FREYA hatchet
More than a thousand years ago, a Nordic blacksmith unknown by name created the prototype of the axes used by the Vikings. This classic look of what a simple tool is is recognized around the world and has been largely unchanged for centuries.
The Freya ™ Viking style tool axe is a powerful axe for everyday use that touches on ancient design roots and is extremely functional.
The hatchet is made of tough 1055 carbon steel oxidized black to enhance corrosion resistance.
The handle is made of American white walnut renowned for its resistance to heavy use. The shape of the tool is very versatile: it will work well for both chopping wood and hammering tent pegs with a shoe.
Specifications
- Blade length: 3.460 inches (87.88 mm)
- Overall length: 19.00 inches (48.26 cm)
- Blade material: carbon steel 1055
- Blade thickness: 1.251 inches (31.78 mm)
- Blade style: axe
- Blade finish: black manganese phosphate coating
- Handle: Tennessee Hickory wood
- Weight: 1.93 pounds (0.87 kg)
- Designer: Elmer Roush
- Manufactured in Taiwan
Risk of injury - sharp edges. Use extreme caution when working with the tool. Make sure that there are no parts of our or bystanders' bodies within the working range of the axe or hatchet. It is especially cautioned against holding the chopped wood with a leg or hand near the work area. It is advisable to use caution when placing the tool in the included sheath. Avoid contact with the cutting edge of the blade due to the possibility of injury.
Sharpening and maintenance. Don't make the tool too dull. Sharpen your knife on dedicated whetstones and sharpeners. Your tool should be cleaned, dried and oiled regularly. Especially after use in humid environments.
Be careful when using, the tool has sharp edges, risk of injury. Remember to keep the blade pointed outward from the body and away from bystanders. Use with protective gloves, store in a safe place. Keep away from children. Dispose of used product according to local regulations.