Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet
- 16 in hickory handle, large hatchet eye
- 1 lb 11 oz head, listing also states 481 g
- 3 7/8 in bit, hardened bit and poll
- Poll doubles as a hammer for nails or spikes
- Sheath included
- Made in the USA
- Axe throwing ready, per the maker
Last refreshed Jun 24, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact American made hatchet for camp splitting, light chopping and axe throwing, with a striking poll for driving stakes. Listed weights disagree, so check the head weight if balance for throwing matters to you.
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ASIN: B07ZHL52LWModel: SU162FF16CCategory: Axes
Overview
Campers and backpackers get a short hatchet with a hickory handle and a hardened alloy steel head made in the USA. The poll is hardened too, so the back of the head drives nails or tent spikes, and a sheath covers the bit for carry.
Versatility comes from one tool doing three jobs: cutting wood, driving stakes with the poll and serving as a thrower at an axe range. Listed weights do not agree with each other, so the exact head and overall weight is uncertain.
Who it's for
Suited to campsites, backpacking trips and urban axe throwing lanes where a short tool is easier to carry and control. Anyone clearing big logs should look at a full-length axe.
Pros and cons
- Hardened bit and poll
- Poll works as a hammer
- Hickory handle with large eye
- Made in the USA
- Listed head weights disagree
- Short handle limits chopping power
- Edge sharpness out of the box not listed
Performance notes
Cutting depends on the hardened bit holding an edge and on the head weight carried at the end of a short handle, which favors control over swing speed. The large eye seats the hickory handle, and the hardened poll is what allows striking nails and spikes.
Where it stands among axes
- #6 most-searched brand and model of the 12 axes lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 axes we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Council Tool |
|---|---|
| Model | SU162FF16C |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Head Weight | 1.06 pounds |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 15.7 × 6.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Hickory Wood |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Sheath |
| Other details | |
| Head Type | Hatchet |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | 16" Handle |
| Item Highlight | Multi-Use Camp Hatchet, Hardened Bit And Poll, Made In The Usa, Strong American Hickory Handle - SU162FF16C |
Closest rivals on specs
Gransfors Bruks Outdoor Axe- Item Weight 1 vs 1.2 pounds (-17%)
Estwing Fireside Friend Wood Splitting Maul 14 Inch- Item Weight 1 vs 0.44 pounds (+127%)
- Head Weight 1.06 vs 0.44 pounds (+141%)
Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe 36 Inch- Item Weight 1 vs 6.3 pounds (-84%)
- Head Weight 1.06 vs 4.3 pounds (-75%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Council Tool Flying Fox need any setup before use?
The listing describes a finished hatchet with the hickory handle seated in a large eye and a sheath included. It says nothing about assembly or whether the edge arrives sharpened.
Is the Council Tool Flying Fox a felling axe?
No. It is a hatchet with a short handle, aimed at camp wood cutting and throwing rather than felling trees.
Can the Flying Fox hatchet be used for axe throwing?
Yes, Council Tool describes it as competition-ready for urban axe throwing as well as wood cutting.
Can I hammer with the back of the Flying Fox?
Yes, the poll is hardened and the maker says it can drive nails or spikes.