The Bacho Standard Axe is their classic outdoor hatchet and a perfect entry level outdoor companion, whether you are hiking in the wild or just need to get a fire going.
We wanted to offer a more budget axe for people who are just getting into green woodwork or spoon carving. Ben had one of these when he was a teenager and it served him well on many camping trips and even when he started on his Green woodwork path. These axes used to be called Sandvik axes but now are under the name Bacho (famous now for the Laplander folding saw) but still have the great shape and weight to the head, a perfect size handle for craft work. As these are a more budget axe they have cast heads rather than forged and have an Ash handle instead of Hickory, they also come with a simple rubber edge guard as standard. If you were buying one from anywhere else it will be very blunt when it arrives, we take these axes and refinish them to make them razor sharp, ready to use and perfect for spoon carving.
This combination of handle length to head weight makes it freely able to swing one handed for heavy cuts as well as choking up the axe along the shaft to do some very fine work. It is a great spoon carving tool for sure, also very suited for a small axe that will fit in your pack for an overnight camp when you only have to produce a small amount of wood or kindling for a fire.
All of our Bacho axes have the added bonus of leaving our workshop with a Ben Orford regrind or 'Orford edge' making them razor sharp and ready for action straight out of the box. It comes with a rubber blade cover as standard.
Again not the best axe for any heavy felling but can cope well with a little small felling and removal of branches etc. One thing with a smaller handle is you have to be aware of your body placement so if splitting wood it is safer to kneel next to a chopping block so if the block is missed the axe will not hurt you, due to the small arc of the swing.
This axe has a square poll so can be struck to allow it to be used for cleaving and also used as a hammer for knocking in pegs etc.
The overall size makes it perfect to fit inside your day sack or small shoulder bag.
Head weight 600g
Total weight 860 g
Handle Length 360mm/14.25”
IF YOU ARE PURCHASING MORE THAN TWO AXES, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE - MANY THANKS.
Delivery policy
Please allow two weeks for delivery on all items unless otherwise specified on our website. Some items are kept in stock and we will endeavour to send the items as quickly as possible. Many items are made to order and will require longer to deliver. Please refer to the estimated delivery times on each product before ordering which may be different for each product.
We will endeavour to keep you informed of any delays and contact you to let you know when your item is being dispatched.
Your goods will be sent via DHL shipping which is normally a next day delivery service in the united kingdom excluding Saturday deliveries if shipped on a Friday.
International orders will also be shipped via DHL and is a super fast and trackable means of shipping.
You will be notified via DHL on email and text with delivery details and tracking, you have options to change delivery or even have it dropped off at a drop of point for you to collect as you wish.
Our products are the same price for international orders except if you are outside of the UK, then VAT will be deducted at the current rate.
We would be very grateful if you could contact us when you receive your item so that we know that it has been received safely and has not been damaged in transit.
Returns policy
If your goods are damaged or faulty upon receipt you must notify us within seven days so we can arrange a repair or replacement.
You have the right to return faulty goods for a full refund, including postage, within a seven day period.
Notification of return of goods must be made by phone, letter or email within seven days of receipt of goods.
All goods must be returned in an unused condition, well packaged and sent using an insured trackable postage method with a copy of the relevant receipt. Return postage will not be refunded if the goods are not faulty.
If goods are damaged or seem to have been used we reserve the right to make a charge for the damage or repair.
Privacy policy
We do not store credit or debit card details nor do we share them with any third parties.
Orders
If an order for handmade bushcraft or woodcraft knives is cancelled after the seven day period we would have to retain the deposit but we do not require the full amount unless you have been informed of the completion of your order.
The right to cancel orders does not apply to goods made to customers own specifications or measurements.
Guarantee
Our products are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials. They are not guaranteed against general wear and tear.
Our VAT Number is 169 4965 48
Delivery policy
Please allow two weeks for delivery on all items unless otherwise specified on our website. Some items are kept in stock and we will endeavour to send the items as quickly as possible. Many items are made to order and will require longer to deliver. Please refer to the estimated delivery times on each product before ordering which may be different for each product.
We will endeavour to keep you informed of any delays and contact you to let you know when your item is being dispatched.
Your goods will be sent via DHL shipping which is normally a next day delivery service in the united kingdom excluding Saturday deliveries if shipped on a Friday.
International orders will also be shipped via DHL and is a super fast and trackable means of shipping.
You will be notified via DHL on email and text with delivery details and tracking, you have options to change delivery or even have it dropped off at a drop of point for you to collect as you wish.
Our products are the same price for international orders except if you are outside of the UK, then VAT will be deducted at the current rate.
We would be very grateful if you could contact us when you receive your item so that we know that it has been received safely and has not been damaged in transit.
Returns policy
If your goods are damaged or faulty upon receipt you must notify us within seven days so we can arrange a repair or replacement.
You have the right to return faulty goods for a full refund, including postage, within a seven day period.
Notification of return of goods must be made by phone, letter or email within seven days of receipt of goods.
All goods must be returned in an unused condition, well packaged and sent using an insured trackable postage method with a copy of the relevant receipt. Return postage will not be refunded if the goods are not faulty.
If goods are damaged or seem to have been used we reserve the right to make a charge for the damage or repair.
Privacy policy
We do not store credit or debit card details nor do we share them with any third parties.
Orders
If an order for handmade bushcraft or woodcraft knives is cancelled after the seven day period we would have to retain the deposit but we do not require the full amount unless you have been informed of the completion of your order.
The right to cancel orders does not apply to goods made to customers own specifications or measurements.
Guarantee
Our products are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials. They are not guaranteed against general wear and tear.
Our VAT Number is 169 4965 48
