Gerber 17.5″ Hatchet FiberComp Handle 31-002536

The Gerber 17.5″ Hatchet is built with simplicity in mind offering a functional and durable outdoor tool. The Big brother of the Gerber single hand axe series the 17.5″ Hatchet has a lightweight, shock absorbing FiberComp handle with 3D over mold that provides excellent balance and efficiency with a hefty, forged steel head. This hatchet can tackle sundry of campsite duties from kindling for the fire to pounding tent stakes or primitive shelter construction.

Brand new, direct from Gerber.

Field Tested, and deployed with Team Rubicon teams world wide for disaster relief efforts.

Head: A simple, full tang, forged steel head offers durability and performance in an easy to maintain platform. The black PTFE (Teflon) coating helps to reduce friction enhancing chopping performance. The wide grind enhances chopping and splitting performance and enhances the durability for heavy chopping. The exposed hammer pole delivers added utility for driving stakes.

Handles: The FiberComp glass-filled nylon polymer handle absorbs shock, reducing fatigue during long use and is outfitted with a 3D Grip that enhances traction while still being maneuverable in the hand. The bright green over mold also makes for easy visual identification so it doesn’t get left behind. The hollow handle construction reduces the overall weight for carry while offering a balanced package that makes short work of your chopping tasks.

Carries via an innovative, slimline polymer sheath.