Cold Steel Axe Gang Hatchet CS90AXG
Classic Chinese-style hatchet with differentially heat-treated 1055 carbon steel head and hand-picked American hickory handle. Sharp edge, impact-absorbing body. 20.25" overall.
Cold Steel Axe Gang Hatchet
Cold Steel's interpretation of the classic Chinese hatchet brings authentic design and serious functionality to this traditional tool. This is no mere movie prop—it's a genuine working hatchet built for real performance.
Construction & Materials
Head: The drop-forged head features differential heat treatment that creates a hard, razor-sharp edge while maintaining a softer steel body. This engineering approach allows the blade to take and hold a keen edge while the body absorbs impact forces without chipping or cracking.
Handle: Hand-picked straight-grain American hickory provides traditional strength and shock absorption. The handle is embellished with Kanji characters representing "Axe Gang."
Blade Material: 1055 carbon steel—a proven, reliable steel that holds an edge well and responds to sharpening.
Specifications
- Overall length: 20.25 inches
- Blade style: Plain edge
- Handle: American hickory
- Blade steel: 1055 carbon steel (differentially heat treated)
Why This Design Works
The differential heat treatment is the key to this hatchet's performance. A uniformly hard blade would be brittle and prone to chipping. By keeping the edge hard and the body soft, Cold Steel achieves a tool that cuts effectively while surviving the rigors of real use. The American hickory handle is a time-tested choice for axes and hatchets—it's strong, absorbs vibration, and ages well with proper care.
Whether you're interested in traditional tools, camp work, or simply appreciate quality cutlery, the Axe Gang Hatchet delivers authentic performance.
Features
- 20.25 overall length"
- american hickory handle
- 32 oz weight
- 4 blade length"
