Hi, I'm Steve Smith with Camper Van Freedom. This is my Hooyman hatchet. I used it mainly to chop small pieces of wood for campfires. It was an inexpensive addition to my outdoor kit, and I like the green-and-black appearance. Recurring rust after it got wet became its main drawback for me.

The matching product picture shows the cutting head, handle and protective sheath. My original purchase record names the Large Hatchet. Keeping that purchase identity attached to the picture matters when comparing it with other hatchets that have different handle lengths and head shapes.

My experience with this tool was campfire wood rather than fitted van cabinetry. The build photographs on my page show the broader equipment-storage project: the portable saw arrangement and the drawer construction on the patio. They show the storage work surrounding the tools and outdoor equipment I carried.

A hatchet has a broad head and a longer handle to accommodate in that equipment layout. The sheath changes the stored shape around its cutting edge. The visual comparison follows the tool's outline and its place among outdoor equipment, alongside the actual build pictures.

The two alternatives on my page are the Fiskars X seven and the Estwing Sportsman's Hatchet. The Fiskars picture shows its molded handle arrangement. The Estwing picture shows the forged construction and leather grip. These are researched comparison products, each with its own picture. My ownership review in this video is about the Hooyman.

The low cost was part of the appeal. I would not describe it as the highest-quality hatchet I have handled. It did the small campfire-wood jobs I used it for, but getting wet led to recurring rust. That is the combination behind my review: an inexpensive outdoor tool with a drawback that kept coming back.

Thanks for watching. I'm Steve Smith with Camper Van Freedom. The full review, equipment-storage photographs and current buying options are linked below. Until next time.