{"product_id":"swiss-issue-forest-hatchet","title":"Swiss Issue Forest Hatchet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe hatchet is one of humanity’s oldest and most useful tools. In fact, primitive sharpened-rock hand axes were used by our ape-like ancestors \u003cem\u003ebefore \u003c\/em\u003ehomo-sapiens ever walked the earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the hatchet remains an essential bushcraft and survival tool — a small piece of metal insurance promising shelter, fire, and a good night's sleep outdoors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApparently, the Swiss government bought a warehouse full of these things and never used them. We just so happen to know a guy who bought that warehouse, and...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, we thought we'd give them a try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes From The Warehouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom what we can tell, these hatchets are good to go, but here's a few things to note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey come \u003cstrong\u003eunsharpened for safety \u003c\/strong\u003ewhile transporting\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit a local knife\/tool sharpener and they'll get this bad boy ready to go. If you try and cut with a dull edge you may cause damage to the handle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining an edge is easy with a \"puck\" sharpener, also called a honing puck. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce sharpened, get a sheath so you can carry it on your kit or in your pack without worry. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't be afraid to sand\/refinish the handle if the texture isn't to your liking! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Swiss Military Surplus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5\" polished axe head blade, \u003cstrong\u003eUnsharpened.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16\" ash hardwood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SWILK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58565087723894,"sku":"cxp1787996146642","price":22.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5890\/0598\/files\/swiss-issue-forest-hatchet_1.jpg?v=1787996151","url":"https:\/\/marnora.shop\/products\/swiss-issue-forest-hatchet","provider":"brortowfa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}