The Marttiini Hiking Axe (Model 1031010) is an ultralight manual cutting tool designed for trail clearance, feather-sticking, and campfire kindling preparation. Engineered as the lightest axe in Marttiini's range, it pairs a forged carbon steel head with an ergonomic ash wood handle. Its compact footprint fits inside or strapped to a backpack, minimizing pack fatigue on extended journeys while offering high toughness and edge retention for single-handed camp tasks.

Key Features

• Forged Carbon Steel Head: Features a durable cutting edge that allows straightforward field sharpening and stropping for fine carving and kindling processing.
• Ultralight Carrying Profile: Weighs 550 g in total, allowing long-distance human carry without the fatigue associated with standard camp axes.
• Shock-Absorbing Ash Handle: Constructed from dense ash wood with an ergonomic grip swell and an integrated lanyard hole for tool retention.
• Protective Leather Sheath: Includes a brown leather edge cover fitted with a snap closure to protect the bit and surrounding gear during transport.

Specifications

• Total Length: 34 cm
• Head Dimensions: 14 cm × 8 cm
• Cutting Edge Length: 8 cm
• Axe Head Weight: 300 g
• Total Weight: 550 g
• Head Material: Forged carbon steel
• Handle Material: Ash wood with lanyard hole
• Sheath: Brown leather with snap closure
• Operation: Manual hand tool

Who is the Marttiini Hiking Axe for?

• Lightweight backpackers and multi-day trekkers — Minimising carry fatigue with a 550 g total weight and a compact 34 cm total length, this lightweight camping hiking axe stows easily on a pack while handling deadfall clearance and kindling preparation.
• Bushcraft campers requiring a compact carving tool — Offering precise single-handed control via an 8 cm cutting edge on a balanced 300 g head, the Marttiini Hiking Axe provides the sharp bite necessary for fine feather-sticking and camp woodworking.

Less suitable for: Felling live trees, limbing heavy logs, or splitting dense, knotted hardwoods due to its short 34 cm handle and lightweight 300 g head; these tasks require a heavier camp axe with at least a 500 g head or a full-sized, two-handed felling axe for adequate mechanical leverage.