--- product_id: 35365493 title: "Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool" brand: "kings county tools" price: "€ 28.96" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/35365493-kings-county-tools-swiss-army-camping-axe-15-1-2 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 15.5" hardwood handle 3.25" stainless steel blade 2.25 lbs lightweight carry Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool **Brand:** kings county tools **Price:** € 28.96 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🪓 Own the campfire with Swiss precision and vintage edge! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool by kings county tools - **How much does it cost?** € 28.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/35365493-kings-county-tools-swiss-army-camping-axe-15-1-2) ## Best For - kings county tools enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kings county tools brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Razor-Ready Steel:** Durable 3.25" stainless steel blade that holds sharpness through every split and chop. - • **Compact Camp Essential:** Small yet mighty 5.625" axe head fits easily in your pack—never get caught without kindling. - • **Heritage Craftsmanship:** Swiss Army factory quality since the 1960s—camp like a pro with timeless reliability. - • **Perfectly Balanced Power:** Lightweight 2.25 lbs design with a 15.5" hardwood handle for effortless one-handed control. - • **Customizable Vintage Charm:** A project-ready tool with character—sand, oil, and sharpen to make it uniquely yours. ## Overview The Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe combines authentic Swiss Army heritage with modern camping needs. Featuring a 15.5-inch hardwood handle and a 3.25-inch stainless steel blade, this 2.25-pound hatchet offers lightweight portability and durable sharpness. Ideal for splitting kindling and firewood, it’s a compact, reliable tool designed for outdoor enthusiasts who value craftsmanship and performance. Its retro style and customizable handle make it a standout piece for any camping kit. ## Description This Swiss Army Made Camping Axe has a 15-1/2" handle and weighs 2-1/4 lbs. Its size makes it a perfect campfire/kindling tool - easy to handle one-handed and easy to carry when foraging. The price that we have been able to put on the ax makes it an opportunity not to be missed. Review: Great tool and an even better project piece. - I was looking for a good splitting hatchet for about a week because I had gotten tired of breaking knives batoning them. Getting a knife that would stand up the abuse would have cost about $60 and I had no interest in spending that much to split kindling. I looked at Marples (which seemed good), Cold Steel (which seemed like some like them and some hate them), and Estwing (which are durable, but cannot be rehandled, nor are their metal core handles good over long use times). I ultimately chose this Swiss hatchet because I figured that the Swiss military probably knew how to make axes, it being old, the steel would probably be very good quality, and the logo looked cool too. (Anyone that builds computers or bikes knows RGB and stickers make things work better!) I got it and the handle was covered in some awful smelling stuff (it might have been bare wood, but it was probably some sort of oil to preserve it). I promptly removed that and started sanding the handle. I used 80, then 120, then 220 grits to get the handle nice and smooth and then started a week long regimen of daily boiled linseed oil. The method I use is set out in Wranglerstar's youtube videos on how to prep yard tools for winter and the result is a really nice feeling handle that grips the hand and doesn't give blisters like a varnish or urethane does. Once that was done, I started to sharpen it. It came REALLY dull. Like as dull as a Walmart hatchet after some brat beat the floor to a fine dust with it. It took me a couple hours to finish with a file, but it ended up really nice. The steel is fairly soft (I'd guess in the 50s Rockwell, but I cant swear to it), especially if you have a good quality new file. However, while this is a really soft metal, it is tough as nails. I have limbed a redwood, chopped a bunch of little twigs into kindling sizes, and split dozens of 3 or 4 inch logs with this. The edge is just as sharp as the day I sharpened it except where I have hit screws pr nails in the wood or tree. There are a few dents in the blade where I hit things, but nothing has chipped out, just bent over (exactly what I want because I can fix that much easier). The handle grain was oriented very well at 10 or 15 degrees from being inline with the head. The only issue I had with this is the handle smell (which was gone after about 2 weeks), and the wedge in the head of the tool falling out. That is a flaw that shouldn't have even been a problem, but after about 5 minutes with a fine tooth saw and some poplar wood, I had a new wedge that has been just fine for everything I stated before. Overall, this hatchet is GREAT! I kind of wanted a project tool with history, so I had no problem with the smell or even the wedge issue. It just gives the tool more character and makes it mine. It is a bit heavy for such a small handle, but it splits really well which was my main goal. Just make sure you inspect the wedge on yours to make sure it is secure. Nobody wants to have a 2lb chunk of sharp steel fly into the neighbors' yard! Review: Seems good but very poor edge - Seems like a fairly high quality hatchet for the money. Handle took some light sandi my to remove the coating in prep for a BLO finish- no big deal. The handle is very straight with just a hint of a palm swell. At first I was a little unsure but it does feel good in the hand. Some light sanding can help accentuate the small swell. The edge is very poor, though. Thick, dull, obtuse and uneven. The good news is the steel seems to be of high quality! I’ve been reprofiling mine for a while now and it still has a rounded edge on the tip! If I ever get this reprofile finished (and somewhat even) this should make a good small axe. ## Features - CAMP IN OLD SCHOOL STYLE - made at the same factory the Swiss Army has used since the 1960's - LIGHT AND VERSATILE TOOL - This Swiss Army Camping Hatchet has a 15-1/2" handle and weighs 2-1/4 lbs - CAMP SITE TOOL – This is ideal to bring along to camping expeditions to ensure fire wood and kindling will be available - STAY SHARP – Steel hatchet will retain sharpness after splitting a cord of wood - SMALL JOB SIZE – Brushed finished stainless steel axe head measures 5.625” with a 3.25” cutting edge ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004ST149U | | Best Sellers Rank | #790,617 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #868 in Camping Axes & Hatchets | | Blade Edge | swiss | | Blade Length | 3.25 inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Brand | Kings County Tools | | Brand Name | Kings County Tools | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 275 Reviews | | Handle Material | Wood | | Head Type | Hatchet | | Head Weight | 907 g | | Item Dimensions L x W | 15.5"L x 6"W | | Item Type Name | Axe | | Manufacturer | Kings County Tools | | Manufacturer Part Number | KC0120-03 | | Model Number | KC0120-03 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 15.5"L x 6"W | | Style | Retro | | Style Name | Retro | | UPC | 763961665670 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kings County Tools - **Color:** Brown - **Handle Material:** Wood - **Head Type:** Hatchet - **Product Dimensions:** 15.5"L x 6"W ## Images ![Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E7Alv2ZlL.jpg) ![Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vuFKlthKL.jpg) ![Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v4A1ah+dL.jpg) ![Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91HrselAi4L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it good for throwing at targets?** A: In my opinion, No. This is a great Camp Axe. Heavy for it's size. Needs sharpening out of the box. If you want to Throw ( I do) buy a tomahawk, a Frankish axe or Viking throwing axe that are meant for throwing. Good Luck! **Q: The description says the cutting edge is 3.25 inches but what is the measuremetn from edge tip to edge tip in a straight line?** A: I'd say about that. I cant measure it right now, but 3 or 3.25 looks about right. **Q: Does this come with a sheath or blade guard?** A: Mine came with a blade guard only, but I bought it from a different vendor for 20 bucks. I purchased a heavy duty OD canvas sheath at the Army/Navy store for 4 bucks. By the way, I really like mine and the steel is very good! **Q: Where is this made?** A: Switzerland ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool and an even better project piece. *by S***7 on May 27, 2020* I was looking for a good splitting hatchet for about a week because I had gotten tired of breaking knives batoning them. Getting a knife that would stand up the abuse would have cost about $60 and I had no interest in spending that much to split kindling. I looked at Marples (which seemed good), Cold Steel (which seemed like some like them and some hate them), and Estwing (which are durable, but cannot be rehandled, nor are their metal core handles good over long use times). I ultimately chose this Swiss hatchet because I figured that the Swiss military probably knew how to make axes, it being old, the steel would probably be very good quality, and the logo looked cool too. (Anyone that builds computers or bikes knows RGB and stickers make things work better!) I got it and the handle was covered in some awful smelling stuff (it might have been bare wood, but it was probably some sort of oil to preserve it). I promptly removed that and started sanding the handle. I used 80, then 120, then 220 grits to get the handle nice and smooth and then started a week long regimen of daily boiled linseed oil. The method I use is set out in Wranglerstar's youtube videos on how to prep yard tools for winter and the result is a really nice feeling handle that grips the hand and doesn't give blisters like a varnish or urethane does. Once that was done, I started to sharpen it. It came REALLY dull. Like as dull as a Walmart hatchet after some brat beat the floor to a fine dust with it. It took me a couple hours to finish with a file, but it ended up really nice. The steel is fairly soft (I'd guess in the 50s Rockwell, but I cant swear to it), especially if you have a good quality new file. However, while this is a really soft metal, it is tough as nails. I have limbed a redwood, chopped a bunch of little twigs into kindling sizes, and split dozens of 3 or 4 inch logs with this. The edge is just as sharp as the day I sharpened it except where I have hit screws pr nails in the wood or tree. There are a few dents in the blade where I hit things, but nothing has chipped out, just bent over (exactly what I want because I can fix that much easier). The handle grain was oriented very well at 10 or 15 degrees from being inline with the head. The only issue I had with this is the handle smell (which was gone after about 2 weeks), and the wedge in the head of the tool falling out. That is a flaw that shouldn't have even been a problem, but after about 5 minutes with a fine tooth saw and some poplar wood, I had a new wedge that has been just fine for everything I stated before. Overall, this hatchet is GREAT! I kind of wanted a project tool with history, so I had no problem with the smell or even the wedge issue. It just gives the tool more character and makes it mine. It is a bit heavy for such a small handle, but it splits really well which was my main goal. Just make sure you inspect the wedge on yours to make sure it is secure. Nobody wants to have a 2lb chunk of sharp steel fly into the neighbors' yard! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seems good but very poor edge *by J***. on October 16, 2020* Seems like a fairly high quality hatchet for the money. Handle took some light sandi my to remove the coating in prep for a BLO finish- no big deal. The handle is very straight with just a hint of a palm swell. At first I was a little unsure but it does feel good in the hand. Some light sanding can help accentuate the small swell. The edge is very poor, though. Thick, dull, obtuse and uneven. The good news is the steel seems to be of high quality! I’ve been reprofiling mine for a while now and it still has a rounded edge on the tip! If I ever get this reprofile finished (and somewhat even) this should make a good small axe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple solid quality *by P***M on January 7, 2021* Seems well made enough, great value for a $35 hatchet. Just the right size for me when RV camping. Heavy enough and not a toy. Good steel seems to take an edge and hold it. Handle wood is straight grained and oriented correctly. It could fit in the head tighter, slight gaps, but is solid. If it was a $150 hatchet I'd take a star off but this is a great deal for this price. Smells like it was coated with cod liver oil. Stinky but perfect new condition when I got it. Little rubber blade guard will be replaced. Came dull of coarse but simple to sharpen. Just watch a DIY vid or check with your local farm/feed store. They often do tool sharpening or know someone who will do it correctly. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kings County Tools Swiss Army Camping Axe | 15-1/2” Hardwood Handle | Easy to Carry and Use | Perfect Campfire & Kindling Tool - Rothco Cotton Canvas Axe Sheath, Olive Drab - DDF IohEF Axe/Hatchet Sharpening Stone 180/320 Grit, Professional Whetstone & Tool Sharpener, Axe Sharpener with Portable Bag --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/35365493-kings-county-tools-swiss-army-camping-axe-15-1-2](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/35365493-kings-county-tools-swiss-army-camping-axe-15-1-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*