Cold Steel Hudson Bay Camp Axe

Historic Design. Modern Innovation.

The Cold Steel Hudson Bay Camp Axe pays homage to a legendary axe pattern that has served woodsmen, trappers and explorers for well over a century. Faithfully styled after historical Hudson Bay axes, this versatile camp companion combines traditional craftsmanship with Cold Steel's innovative engineering, resulting in a dependable outdoor tool that's built for today's adventurers.

Forged from 1055 high carbon steel, the axe head features a broad 4.12-inch cutting edge designed to deliver clean, efficient chopping performance. The head is carefully heat treated to provide an excellent balance of toughness and edge retention, making it well suited to a wide variety of woodland and campsite tasks. Inspired by proven historical examples, the Hudson Bay profile offers outstanding cutting efficiency in a compact, highly portable package.

One of the axe's standout features is Cold Steel's ground-breaking clamp-style locking mechanism, engineered to hold the head with exceptional strength. Designed to exceed industry standards for handle retention, this innovative system not only delivers outstanding security but also allows the handle to be replaced in under two minutes using only basic tools. Should you ever find yourself in the wilderness with a damaged handle, the design even allows a replacement to be fashioned from a suitable piece of timber found in the field.

The 27-inch handle provides an excellent combination of leverage, balance and control, making the Hudson Bay Camp Axe comfortable to use for prolonged periods around camp. Whether splitting kindling, preparing firewood or carrying out general outdoor tasks, its practical proportions make it an ideal companion for camping, bushcraft and woodland adventures.

Blending over a century of proven axe design with Cold Steel's modern innovations, the Cold Steel Hudson Bay Camp Axe offers reliability, portability and practical performance for anyone who appreciates premium outdoor equipment.

Specs

• Brand: Cold Steel
• Product Type: Camp Axe
• Overall Length: 27" (686 mm)
• Handle Length: 27" (686 mm)
• Cutting Edge Length: 4.12" (105 mm)
• Head Material: 1055 High Carbon Steel
• Advanced Head Material: 1055
• Construction: Forged Steel Head
• Locking System: Heavy-Duty Clamp-Style Quick-Change Mechanism
• Handle Features: Replaceable in Under Two Minutes
• Field Repair: Compatible with Improvised Wooden Replacement Handles
• Sheath Included: No
• Weight: 1,250 g

Blade Edge: Sharpened.

Age-restricted item — 18+ only. This is a bladed article. Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (s141A) and the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 it is an offence to sell or deliver it to anyone under 18. We will not do so.

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