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product_id: 199850302
title: "All-Purpose Axe with Hickory Handle, Great for Camping, Survival, Outdoors, Wood Cutting and Splitting, Hudson Bay Camp Axe, One Size"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "$156.96"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Cold Steel"
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# Durable 1055 carbon steel blade 27-inch overall length Clamp-like locking mechanism doubles industry standard All-Purpose Axe with Hickory Handle, Great for Camping, Survival, Outdoors, Wood Cutting and Splitting, Hudson Bay Camp Axe, One Size

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** $156.96
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Own the woods with a timeless axe that’s as tough as your next adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** All-Purpose Axe with Hickory Handle, Great for Camping, Survival, Outdoors, Wood Cutting and Splitting, Hudson Bay Camp Axe, One Size by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** $156.96 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/199850302-all-purpose-axe-with-hickory-handle-great-for-camping-survival)

## Best For

- cold steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cold steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Durability:** 1055 carbon steel blade built to withstand tough wood cutting and splitting
- • **Natural Hickory Elegance:** Premium clear-coated hickory handle with no dyes, blending beauty and function
- • **Quick Handle Replacement:** Clamp mechanism allows handle swaps in under 2 minutes—never get stranded
- • **Heritage Meets Innovation:** Faithful to 100+ years of Hudson Bay axe design with modern rugged locking tech
- • **Ready for Every Adventure:** Compact 27-inch size perfect for camping, hiking, and survival carry

## Overview

The Cold Steel Hudson Bay Camp Axe combines over a century of trusted design with cutting-edge clamp locking technology, delivering a 27-inch, 44.2-ounce tool crafted from durable 1055 carbon steel and a natural hickory handle. Engineered for quick handle replacement and optimized for portability, it’s the essential companion for camping, survival, and outdoor wood cutting.

## Description

Our Hudson Bay Camp Axe is faithful to historical examples stretching back over 100 years. Sized to be convenient to carry on every outdoor adventure, it’s an essential tool you won’t want to go into the woods without. Best of all, it features our ground breaking clamp-like locking mechanism which is so ruggedly hard to “pull off” that it doubles the industry standard! Additionally, it’s possible to change out a broken handle in less than two minutes. What’s more, if you’re caught in the wilderness, a field-expedient replacement handle can be improvised from nearly any piece of wood available. Head weight: 1lb 7.5oz. Cutting Edge Length: 4 1/8"

Review: Great quality - Very light mid size axe, i truthfully enjoy the clamp on head. It does seem a little smaller then a standard axe head but with that in mind its not a full length axe so this is perfect for what i need . I still bust firewood for my primary heat source for my home so this will be a great addition to my collection of tools and i feel very confidence in carrying this is my camp or hiking bag. For smaller hard woods or possibly medium size soft wood blocks. The only issue i may have is that for the price i kinda wish it came with a blade cover but thats really just for backpacking use. The blade is fairly sharp out of box but for some blade enthusiast they may consider it to be "dull" so please be mindful as a company you wouldn't want to ship out razr sharp tools that travels thousands of miles before it gets into the hands of a responsible adult. So giving the absumption you know how to sharpen a blade with a stone ( i never heat my metal with a grinder) it wouldn't take maybe 5 minutes to put a hair splitting razor edge on the axe blade the way it comes factory. I truthfully enjoy the full quality of the axe and handle and i truthfully respect everything that goes into the art and functions . Iv used the same axe head for the last 25 years so depending on performance. I may have found my new favorite tool for mild wood harvesting, work around the house,or even a day trip out hiking or fishing overnight . I am truly impressed by the craftsmanship of the axe of how tight everything was out of box and looks or design are truly beautiful to me being natural hickory with clear coat . No dyes or wood stain to ruin something so magnificent!
Review: Perfect for a pack - Got this for a pack in hunting trip. Good weight and can do everything its meant to do. The head is what sold me because when you are 7 miles deep and the handle splits it can be a pain. Great for building blinds and splitting firewood. I did strip the finish and put boiled linseed oil on it. My only complaint is the the edge was as sharp as a butter knife. I spent about 2 hours reshaping and puting a shaving edge on it that made it a much more usefull tool.

## Features

- Our Hudson Bay Camp Axe is faithful to historical examples stretching back over 100 years
- Sized to be convenient to carry on every outdoor adventure, it’s an essential tool you won’t want to go into the woods without
- Features our ground breaking clamp-like locking mechanism which is so ruggedly hard to “pull off” that it doubles the industry standard; Possible to change out a broken handle in less than 2 minutes
- Made of tough and durable 1055 carbon steel
- Overall length: 27 inches; Cutting edge length: 4 inches; Overall weight: 44.2 ounces; Head Weight: 23.5 ounces

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084PTMCP4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #398,882 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #529 in Camping Axes & Hatchets |
| Blade Edge | 4 inches, 1055HC steel, black finish, securely attached |
| Blade Length | 4 Inches |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel,Steel |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | Hudson Bay Camp Axe |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 263 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Hickory,Steel,Wood |
| Head Type | Hudson Bay |
| Head Weight | 16.5 Ounces |
| Included Components | Axe |
| Item Type Name | Axe |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Cold Steel |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Style | Axe |
| Style Name | Axe |
| UPC | 705442019381 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Color:** Hudson Bay Camp Axe
- **Handle Material:** Hickory,Steel,Wood
- **Head Type:** Hudson Bay
- **Item Weight:** 1.5 Pounds

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this axe come with a sheath?**
A: No. It comes shipped with a rubber edge guard.

**Q: Would I be able to use the back of the head as a hammer without compromising the clamping mechanism?**
A: I wouldn’t recommend it. There is a small gap in the back. Could risk damaging the whole axe

**Q: What is the size and thread pitch of the screws on the hudson bay axe head? i need to replace them and rather not go out if i don't have to right now.**
A: Why did you need to replace them I would like to o ow before I buy

**Q: It says weight is 1.5 lbs but in description says 44.2 oz which is almost 3 lbs. Which is it?**
A: Closer to 3 pounds. I'd say more. Buy free shipping with prime so.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality
*by S***T on January 14, 2025*

Very light mid size axe, i truthfully enjoy the clamp on head. It does seem a little smaller then a standard axe head but with that in mind its not a full length axe so this is perfect for what i need . I still bust firewood for my primary heat source for my home so this will be a great addition to my collection of tools and i feel very confidence in carrying this is my camp or hiking bag. For smaller hard woods or possibly medium size soft wood blocks. The only issue i may have is that for the price i kinda wish it came with a blade cover but thats really just for backpacking use. The blade is fairly sharp out of box but for some blade enthusiast they may consider it to be "dull" so please be mindful as a company you wouldn't want to ship out razr sharp tools that travels thousands of miles before it gets into the hands of a responsible adult. So giving the absumption you know how to sharpen a blade with a stone ( i never heat my metal with a grinder) it wouldn't take maybe 5 minutes to put a hair splitting razor edge on the axe blade the way it comes factory. I truthfully enjoy the full quality of the axe and handle and i truthfully respect everything that goes into the art and functions . Iv used the same axe head for the last 25 years so depending on performance. I may have found my new favorite tool for mild wood harvesting, work around the house,or even a day trip out hiking or fishing overnight . I am truly impressed by the craftsmanship of the axe of how tight everything was out of box and looks or design are truly beautiful to me being natural hickory with clear coat . No dyes or wood stain to ruin something so magnificent!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for a pack
*by K***. on August 23, 2020*

Got this for a pack in hunting trip. Good weight and can do everything its meant to do. The head is what sold me because when you are 7 miles deep and the handle splits it can be a pain. Great for building blinds and splitting firewood. I did strip the finish and put boiled linseed oil on it. My only complaint is the the edge was as sharp as a butter knife. I spent about 2 hours reshaping and puting a shaving edge on it that made it a much more usefull tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing axe but here are some extera details.
*by O***X on May 5, 2021*

This axe (Camp Axe) the one with the "quick change axe head" has a perfact shape on both the head and handle. The handle has an amazing finish. That being said this is a more technical axe. You need more tools to replace the handle due to the pin and screw location. This axe comes blunt and half finished on one side. I believe this is intentional but to finish it you would have to complete the grind on the half finished side. This axe is amazingly ballenced and that is probably because it comes across as more of a compotition axe. It is labeled camp axe but I would not hammer with it since it has a slit down the back as to be able to "quick change" the axe head. And the shape is extremely thin then bumps out around the handle once again coming across as more of a throwing axe than a chopping or splitting axe. The axe how ever is extremely light and sturdy and will probably chop fine but Im not sure it will split as easily as its counter part the trail boss. I love both axes but I belive this one may be slightly miss represented as an axe of convenience when in my opinion it is a more technical axe. Dont get me wrong it is a work of art but if you want a simpler axe to camp with I reccomend the trail boss over the "quick change" axe though the handle on the Trail Boss all though its the same hadle and quality it slightly less finished aka just their is less coating on it which in my opinion may be a good thing for a working axe and it is very slightly less ballenced as the axe head has a little more mass due to its fuller shape once again probably bonuses for a working axe.

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