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Flying Eagle Tactical Hatchet

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One of our featured hatchets this week: Flying Eagle Tactical Hatchet. Thought we’d share some pictures of it.

The Flying Eagle Tactical Hatchet

Shop Details:
1095 High Carbon Spring Steel. Steel is Heat Hardened & quenched in oil. Heat Tempered @ 500 degrees for 2 hours, and letting it air cool.

Measurements:
Total Length = 15 ¼ ”
Blade Length = 3 ¼”
Blade Width = 6 1/8”
Blade Thickness = 3/16 “
Handle Length = 6 ¼ ”
Handle Width = 1 7/16 “
Handle: Black Micarta
Weight = 1 lb 6 oz

Pictures below. Thanks.

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What does the 500 degree temper result in as to hardness? Is it at 58 or 59? I like the hatchet. Looks like it would be very useful in battle or in camp.
Regards.
 
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