Cold Steel Trail Boss 27" Axe with 1055 Carbon Steel Blade

$35.14 8 in stock

Compact yet powerful 27" axe featuring a 4" 1055 carbon steel blade with 4.5"-6.5" cutting edge and American Hickory handle. Weighs 2 lbs 9.5 oz.

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The Cold Steel Trail Boss: Serious Work in a Compact Package

The Trail Boss represents a masterclass in practical axe design. It's compact enough to carry all day in your hand or strapped to your pack, yet possesses the capability to handle chores that would exhaust a hatchet or tomahawk.

Design and Construction

Head and Blade

  • European-style head with a 4" blade
  • 4.5" to 6.5" cutting edge for maximum bite
  • 1055 carbon steel construction—a proven, reliable steel that holds an edge and is easy to maintain
  • Substantial 6" head length provides leverage and power

Handle

  • Straight-grained American Hickory—the traditional choice for working tools
  • 27" overall length strikes the balance between control and reach
  • Weighs 2 lbs 9.5 oz, making it manageable for extended use

Real-World Performance

Cold Steel's extensive field-testing in Australia's demanding outback proved the Trail Boss's mettle. It successfully handled:

  • Chopping kindling for camp fires
  • Clearing roads and trails
  • Building blinds and shelters
  • Even felling fair-sized trees

This is a tool that delivers genuine utility without pretense. If you need an axe that works as hard as you do, the Trail Boss deserves serious consideration.

Features

  • head weight: 1lb 13 oz. (not natf legal)
  • total weight: 2lbs 9.5oz
  • blade length: 4-1/2in
  • blade steel: 1055 carbon
  • handle length/material: 27in american hickory
  • overall length: 27in

Attributes

Blade Length: 4"
Blade Material: 1055 Carbon Steel
Color: Black/Silver
Color: Natural
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Description: American Hickory Handle
Model: Trail Boss
Overall Length: 27"
Packaging: Box
Size: 27"
Type: Axe
Weight: 41.5 oz
Barrel_length: .000
Description: Axe
Material: 1055 Carbon Steel