First Impressions of ZENHOSIT Camping Axe - 17" Camping and Survival Hatchet with Sheath and Sharpening Stone for Camping and Chopping Wood★★★★★With this Tomahawk/Hatchet, I am now better prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse. Seriously though, this is a very well-made versatile tool. The magnetic steel seems hardened and eager. The tactical and camping tomahawk and hatchet product space is very competitive with products of varying quality and prices. From my initial experiences, this tool is ready to be a strong candidate for top value. Thus, I am rating this 5-stars - well made, reasonably priced, sharp blade, full tang, versatile, hammer head, crowbar, sheath, sharpening stone, gift box. Read on for details.I’ve been wanting a tomahawk for camping and “personal use” for quite some time now. Now that I have this one, I can share my thoughts.The first thing I examined is the shape, size, weight and build of this tool. This hatchet has a nice weight and balance to it. Gripping the tool where I would naturally hold the handle for a swing – the hatchet felt ready. A tomahawk hatchet should be light, maneuverable, and manageable but have enough heft to give momentum on contact. This tool is made with a full tang which means it is one piece and translates to increased durability and strength. A full tang also reduces the chance of the axe head coming apart or loose from the handle.The blade came very sharp from the factory. Axes are designed to strike harder objects than what knives cut. This is why the angle of the blade is wider and the construction is heavier. What I did was to practice on some pine 2x4’s. The blade was sharp enough to whittle shavings from the plank, for tinder. This axe made quick and easy work splitting the board into kindling.What I noticed when I struck the plank hard and against the grain, the impact sent shockwaves through the handle. This is when I discovered the handle’s angular and square shape was very uncomfortable on hard strikes. Also, the handle was small for my hands. I am a 6 foot plus and 250 lbs man with, in my opinion, average hands. What I decided to do was to make a paracord wrapped handle which increased the diameter of the handle and also absorbed some of the shock from the handle.The kit comes with sheaths for the blade and the crowbar end, plus comes with a dual sided sharpening stone.Overall, I think this is a great tool. However, is this the best tool for the money? I think the answer is partially a personal question. While I’m no expert on tomahawks and throwing axes, I can tell you this product isn’t weak, in fact, is a strong candidate in this product space. The design and construction is very similar to other tactical tomahawks that are in a much higher price range.Thanks for reading and hope this helps.
