It indicates that it is 14.9 ounces. Is that correct? Most of the fiberglass handle hatchets seem in the 1.3-1.4 lb range.
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I just had it weighed and its 3.8lbs. It isn't a fiberglass handle, its actually a metal handle surrounded with leather coated in some sort of acrylic. It is still a comfortable handle. Hope this helps!
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I took the point of the original question that the listed specs seem unbelievably lightweight compared to fiberglass. The item description *does* say 14.9 ounces, but Caleb is saying it's 4 times that.
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I just received mine and weighed it on a scale accurate to 1/100 of an ounce. The weight including the included synthetic sheath is 30.05 oz and w/o the sheath is 28.45 oz. This converts to ~1.87 and 1.78 lbs, respectively. In other words, as of 2016 Feb 07, the Product Description weight of 14.9 oz is completely off for the hatchet I received.
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I weighed mine on an accurate food scale, including the leather sheath. Together, they weighed 20.85 oz. 3.8 lbs. is clearly wrong. Some full sized axes don't weigh that much.
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Ordinarily I use a 21 oz. stick and this one is 19, though I'm guessing on that as it isn't marked. I has a good solid feel to it that makes up for the lightness.
878237
I don't have it on me, but I think it's 14 oz. Not huge, but not too small either.
751337
I didn't find it heavy. 14.1 oz = less than a pound... it sure weights more than that though
525081
Hi Craig . . . the nailer weighs less than 10 lbs, the 14.5 must be the gross weight of the nailer within its' somewhat rugged plastic case. . . I can't say enough about the nailer, it's my 2nd Freeman product. . . they offer a great value!
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Hey Amazon Customer - This is not a "Battle Axe" - it is about 2.5 pounds, and stretches about 1.75 feet long - has a good weight, and feels awesome when you hold it, but I have only used it to chop wood, bang in some nails to hold pictures on the wall (I even tried it once to open a beer, but that didn't work well, lol) - Cool to have, but since I am not a trucker, I only have limited uses for it here - you should get it though).
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It's 4.9 oz. A good solid weight if you ask me, but it's all personal opinion.
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I'd say 6-7 oz. The fisherman model might be better suited, if weight is a concern. I've had the Fisherman model since 1984, and the Champ has everything the Fisherman model has, AND everything else I've come to want over the last 29 years of using it! :D It IS a much larger knife, so the Fisherman might be a better choice if weight is an issue, IMHO.
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.9 ounces. However, every time I get these, I get a slightly different version. Some are thicker than others. The one that I currently have is this weight.
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It weighs 1.7 ounces. Mine has the metal (stainless steel) handle. It's the best pocket knife I've ever had, bar none.
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You are right as this is nowhere near 0.3 ounces. The standard version weighs 1.85 ounces. While it's of light-duty construction and uses a small amount of metal, the advertised weight is way off and the add should be revised. I also agree with William...this is too heavy to put on a key ring that also has vehicle keys. The smaller Victorinox slippies are a better candidate for that usage in my opinion.
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It is closer to at least 11-14 oz without placing on a scale. It is stout, seemingly heavy well built piece of metallic amalgam. Perhaps it is 18 oz and the description miscarried the decimal. Your suspicions are correct, it is not a light unit. For the price I was surprised of the solid construction.
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According to the Cold Steel website, it weighs 12.6 ounces, but I have mine weighing in at almost 14 ounces. This is without the sheath, of course.
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Very thick for a machete, not flimsy at all. The spine is like two or three millimeters thick. This machete gives small axes and hatchets a run for the money and does not bend or flex much at all when chopping. We are very pleased with them and would highly recommend them. They are heavy but you can use two hands if needed.
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I cannot answer that, it is a very good hatchet and keeps a edge very well, as with any Estwing product, it is made to last.You may want to contact Estwing as to the grade of steel they use.
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Its made of 420 stainless. Hold an edge like you would believe. I also have the SOG tomohawk. It is great for the second Axe. It does with a!quick release sheath. Check it out, they complent each other.
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I just weighed it on my postal scale...3lbs, 14.8oz...that is the drill with a battery inserted. I can tell you after using it to build a fence in all kinds of contorted angles that the balance of it makes it feel way lighter than others I have owned...