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SOG Hand Axe F09N-CP - Hardcased Black, 420 Steel, G10 Handle, Nylon Sheath, 2.4"" Blade

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Brand SOG
Handle Material Nylon,Stainless Steel,Steel
Color Black
Style futuristic
Blade Material Stainless Steel,Steel

About this item

  • Backpack essential and preparedness tool used for camping, hunting and other outdoor activities
  • 2.4-inch 420 steel axe blade has a black oxide finish and mounted to a G10 handle
  • No-slip grip to fit comfortably in your hand
  • Black sheath is included with a snap closure and belt loop attachment
  • Comes with a limited lifetime warranty
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A simple and genuine utilitarian design, the SOG hand axe... will perform as a wilderness back pack essential as well as a camp, truck and Preparedness tool. We opted to include G10 scales on the handles... for a more aggressive grip. With enough weight to make short order of camp chores, Shad also will not punish you when carrying on extended adventure trip.

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The SHAX (view larger).

A simple and genuine utilitarian design, the SOG Hand Axe (SHAX) will perform as a wilderness backpack essential as well as a camp, truck, and preparedness tool. SOG Specialty Knives and Tools also opted to include G10 scales on the handles for a more aggressive grip. With enough weight to make short order of camp chores, the SHAX also will not punish you when carrying on extended adventure trip.

All SOG products are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original purchaser.

Specifications Blade length 2.4 x 0.186 inches Overall length 11. inches Weight 18.6 ounces Steel 420 stainless Edge Straight HRC 51-53 Finish Black oxide Handle G10

What's in the Box

F09-N Hand Axe, nylon sheath

Textured G10 handle (view larger). Included nylon sheath (view larger).
F09-N Hand Axe
At a Glance:
  • Camp axe designed for chopping and cutting wood

  • 2.4-inch 420 stainless steel cutting edge

  • Contoured, textured G10 handle

  • Includes nylon carry sheath

  • Limited lifetime warranty

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Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
98 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, portability, size and sharpness of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they mention it's a decent hatchet, it'll chop through anything and that the blade is razor sharp. That said, some are happy with versatility, value, and appearance. That being said, opinions are mixed on comfort.

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47 customers mention41 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the outdoor recreation product. They say it's a good tool, made of solid steel, and has a razor sharp blade. Some customers also mention that the blade sheath/protector seems quite durable. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this tool.

"...Everything is very solid, the blade came in very sharp and it is balanced really well...." Read more

"...Pros: small and RELATIVELY light. It fight great on the side of my pack. It came sharpened, didn't require any work...." Read more

"...It works fine for light duty chores. But if you need a real man's hand axe, there are much better (and more expensive options).Me?..." Read more

"...This is a HATCHET. Not an axe. It’s I decent hatchet, but I’m more than a little disappointed that it’s labeled an axe and is not one...." Read more

34 customers mention29 positive5 negative

Customers like the portability of the axe. They say the sheath and axe together is extremely light. The aluminum is much lighter than the weight that would have to be added to the steel blade. They also say it's an excellent and sharp lightweight hand axe, heavy enough for small branches. Customers also mention that it'll do for all tasks, is compact and easy to pack.

"Cons: relatively small and lightPros: small and RELATIVELY light. It fight great on the side of my pack...." Read more

"...head will never come loose, and its thin, but its still has significant weight to it...." Read more

"...The aluminum is much lighter than the weight that would have to be added to the steel blade to make it thick enough to use as a hammer, so I am..." Read more

"...I select this axe because besides being rugged is that it is thin and light...." Read more

21 customers mention15 positive6 negative

Customers like the size of the axe. They say it's small and light, yet big enough to do the job. Some mention that it fits nicely in a larger hand.

"Cons: relatively small and lightPros: small and RELATIVELY light. It fight great on the side of my pack...." Read more

"...If your looking for something compact I’d say this is a great compact axe...." Read more

"Take a close look at the design of this hatchet (hand axe). The blade is very small compared to the handle, and it is also quite thin...." Read more

"...It is the perfect size for chopping kindling wood to start a fire and in my opinion that is it's main purpose, and that is enough for me to make..." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the axe. They mention that it's sharp enough to chop through anything, the edge holds very sharp, and it'll hack through ponderosa pines like a normal axe, it came sharpened and didn't require any work. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and the overall performance of the product.

"...Everything is very solid, the blade came in very sharp and it is balanced really well...." Read more

"...It fight great on the side of my pack. It came sharpened, didn't require any work. Cut green branches like mozzarella cheese...." Read more

"...The blade is sharp, but as mentioned, quite thin. A result of the thin and small head size is a low mass when chopping...." Read more

"...Very sharp and seems to hold an edge. The black finish wears off with use." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers find the hatchet versatile and useful for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. They say it's ideal for casual campers and multi-week adventurers. They also say it is adequate for campfire wood and kindling. Customers also mention that it is the perfect hatche for everything from camping to home defense and hunting.

"...Sturdy one piece construction. Great for the trail!" Read more

"...its great as a camping tool, a working tool, or just about anything you could imagine using it for...." Read more

"...won't be bringing down any trees, but it more than adequate for campfire wood and kindling...." Read more

"...and was very surprised at how well it cut fire wood, and so much better for hunting...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the value of the hatchet to be good. They mention that it's well worth the money, has good quality, and is hefty.

"...This hatchet is compact and hefty and just the right size for the trail - any bigger or heavier and you won't want to take it with you...." Read more

"...Very good quality, and fair price." Read more

"...Over all this axe has been great for its value and durability." Read more

"...It's the most amazing hand axe for the money. Everyone agrees." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the axe. They mention it's sturdy, sharp, and very cool looking. They also appreciate the good design, and the fact that it'll attach to their belt.

"...The sheath is nice. I know on axes they usually don’t come extremely sharp and they aren’t supposed to be but this one was very dull...." Read more

"...It give the axe an intriguing look, but definitely less functional. I would get blisters in a second...." Read more

"...is a well made hand axe, it is light, and easy to pack, and has a nice sheath that can attach to your belt...." Read more

"...Looks cool but at this price, I'd buy two Coleman camp axes instead." Read more

12 customers mention7 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention that it feels good in the hand, the grip is comfortable, and the sheath fits snugly. However, others say that the handle is not very comfortable due to full tang hanging out the front. They are not impressed with the ergonomics of the handle, and mention that the finger grooves are specific in how to hold it comfortably.

"...The grip is comfortable but the construction was clearly designed for weight not ergonomics." Read more

"...The handle is fine, but rather specific in how to hold it comfortably as the defined finger grooves are not very forgiving...." Read more

"...Not that big but it does have a nice grip and feels decent in my hand. The sheath is nice...." Read more

"...The handle is a bit hard and uncomfortable after a while. That could be better...I'm trying to figure out a way to improve that handle." Read more

Broke after my third camping trip, just OK.
3 Stars
Broke after my third camping trip, just OK.
This was a gift for me that I had hand selected. I was looking for a rugged and simple camping axe. It was until the handle scale broke. While battoning fire wood to make kindling the handle scale broke at one of the fasteners. To make it worse the fasteners are Torx type, likely not many carry Torx bits with them routinely.Overall the axe if just OK. I would not buy it again though.
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Top reviews from the United States

AiC
5.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight, very sharp, solid hand axe.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2013
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I initially purchased this axe to use in my bug out kit, however I'm going to move it to my wifes kit simply because of the weight and how easy it is to handle. Everything is very solid, the blade came in very sharp and it is balanced really well. Because of the lighter weight it won't serve to use as a hammer as well as something heavier but still a great addition to a SHTF kit, or your camping equipment. One warning, buy a durable pair of work gloves because the handle WILL BLISTER YOUR HANDS. The grip is comfortable but the construction was clearly designed for weight not ergonomics.
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Max
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Size for Backpack
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017
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Cons: relatively small and light

Pros: small and RELATIVELY light. It fight great on the side of my pack. It came sharpened, didn't require any work. Cut green branches like mozzarella cheese. Sturdy one piece construction. Great for the trail!
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Tripwire
4.0 out of 5 stars Speciality yes. General purpose, no.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2012
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Take a close look at the design of this hatchet (hand axe). The blade is very small compared to the handle, and it is also quite thin. Not good nor bad. Just small and thin.

The head makes this more of a special use tool for either precision cutting, or jobs on the smaller side. In fact, it is somewhere between a survival knife and a traditional hatchet.

The handle is fine, but rather specific in how to hold it comfortably as the defined finger grooves are not very forgiving.

The sheath leaves much to be desired. It does not close tightly over the blade and on more than a few occasions, I've found my fingers or palm on the corner of the blade even with the sheath snapped on.

The blade is sharp, but as mentioned, quite thin. A result of the thin and small head size is a low mass when chopping. Again, this is more of a surgery tool than a chop-your-way-out-of-a-jungle tool.

If you need a smallish, lightish, tiny-bladed hatched, this fits the bill. It works fine for light duty chores. But if you need a real man's hand axe, there are much better (and more expensive options).

Me? This axe rides in the side pocket of the front passenger side of my truck. I have a timberline on the driver's side  Timberline Knives 6013 Russ Kommer Bush Pilot Survival Hatchet  and an  Estwing E45A Campers Axe Metal Handle  Estwing in the back.

If this is what you need, then get it. If you want a traditional axe or hatchet, then keep looking.
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August Noon
1.0 out of 5 stars but I’m more than a little disappointed that it’s labeled an axe and is not one
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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The dementions are right there. I know. Let me start with that. But I expected something about 4 times this size. I saw SOG and axe and got excited and ordered. This is a HATCHET. Not an axe. It’s I decent hatchet, but I’m more than a little disappointed that it’s labeled an axe and is not one. With all that said, it’s a solid hatchet, but I have two hatchets. Didn’t need another. I will change my review to five stars if SOG changes the name to “hand hatchet”, but I imagine that’s not likely. I like SOGs products and own LOTS of them. I admit I should have looked at the dementions. But wow this was disappointing.
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Jordan
3.0 out of 5 stars It’s just okay. Not great, not awesome, just okay.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018
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Wow I thought this was going to be a bit bigger. Not that big but it does have a nice grip and feels decent in my hand. The sheath is nice. I know on axes they usually don’t come extremely sharp and they aren’t supposed to be but this one was very dull. The first one I got came in scratched up. Had to get a replacement. Second one came in the same was so I said screw it and just dealt.

Would I recommend this? Yes and no. If your looking for something compact I’d say this is a great compact axe. If your looking for someone a bit bigger and more “chopping force” then I’d say get a different axe.

Solid construction. Just be prepared to have to hone the blade a little bit when it comes in.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars SOG Hand Axe
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2011
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This thing is great. its a solid piece, so the head will never come loose, and its thin, but its still has significant weight to it. its great as a camping tool, a working tool, or just about anything you could imagine using it for. the back functions decent as a knocking hammer, but because of its thin structure, its not good for nails or driving bits or punches with a small head on them. You should get one

I would hate to face the zombies without this by my side
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Shaun Bergherr
2.0 out of 5 stars but if your'e splitting wood for fires get something bigger and better.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2014
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Not made in America which always means it's an inferior product. Is a little too lightweight to do much cutting, we don't use it that much either. I guess you could cut some small limbs with it, but if your'e splitting wood for fires get something bigger and better.
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Big Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Little Hatchet
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2013
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First, with respect to the seller and shipping; I had zero complaints. Item came in good time and as described - perfect condition.
Second, the axe it's self is well made and well weighted. The overmold grip and finger depressions make for a comfortable grip and solid feel. It comes very dull of course and actually required a bit of time putting a proper edge on it. But a great little small job wood splitter great for camping, outdoorsy stuff. Over all very happy with purchase and buying experience.
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Mike
3.0 out of 5 stars not a great work axe.
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2017
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kind of just a throw at trees / look cool / hopefully don't hurt anyone' axe really. The blade is too thin for bucking up lots of wood and the handle is quite sharp so gloves are recommended if you are bucking up wood. It is very light though so I can see the utility.
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