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May 5, 2026 2:20 PM

27" Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe

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Amazon has 27" Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe (90TA) for $28.05. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

MidwayUSA also has 27" Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe (90TA) for $28.05. Shipping is free on $100+ orders.

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  • The Cold Steel Trail Boss is compact enough to carry all day in your hand or strapped to your pack, yet tough enough for chores that would make a hatchet or tomahawk scream for mercy. Featuring a European style head with a 4" blade and a 4 1/2" cutting edge, it takes a big bite with every swing. Plus, it features a very sturdy, durable straight-grained American Hickory handle. In our extensive field-tests in the outback of Australia, the Trail Boss was used to chop kindling, clear roads and trails, to build blinds and even to chop down a fair sized tree! Head weight: 1lb 13 oz (not NATF legal). Total weight: 2lb 9.5 oz.

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Amazon has 27" Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe (90TA) for $28.05. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

MidwayUSA also has 27" Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe (90TA) for $28.05. Shipping is free on $100+ orders.

Thanks to Community Member JeffersonStreet for finding this deal.

Product Description:
  • The Cold Steel Trail Boss is compact enough to carry all day in your hand or strapped to your pack, yet tough enough for chores that would make a hatchet or tomahawk scream for mercy. Featuring a European style head with a 4" blade and a 4 1/2" cutting edge, it takes a big bite with every swing. Plus, it features a very sturdy, durable straight-grained American Hickory handle. In our extensive field-tests in the outback of Australia, the Trail Boss was used to chop kindling, clear roads and trails, to build blinds and even to chop down a fair sized tree! Head weight: 1lb 13 oz (not NATF legal). Total weight: 2lb 9.5 oz.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $11.94 less (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $39.99 at the time of this post.
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I see a lot of comments/questions about this particular axe by people who may not be familiar with this axe or it's following. I originally posted this deal because I think it's a great price. I've also been very familiar with this axe for some time. I mean, pound for pound, for $28, I think it's the best deal that exists. But, I'm just one person with one opinion. With that in mind, since it's actually still available at Amazon, if you are doing some research and curious, I thought I would share some thoughts.

Link to WranglerStar youtube video endorsing this Trail Boss (there are many other youtube videos about this axe, I just think this one is brief and to the point) - https://youtube.com/shorts/VhFnkk...RHAENKm09e
ALSO, and this seems to be very important, this Trail Boss is ONLY 27" long and the head ONLY weighs 1 lb, 13 oz. More commonly known as a Boys Axe or Camp Axe or Cruiser or Half Axe or Forest Axe and some other nicknames as well. If you are thinking this will be your primary wood splitting axe you will be SORELY disappointed!
Most axes in this range have a head weight from 1 1/2 lbs to 2 1/2 lbs and have a handle length of 24"-28". Comparing this axe to anything outside of those parameters is just not helpful/useful/applicable. These are lightweight axes at best and that is the only category they should properly be placed in.
There are MULTIPLE discussions on "reddit/Axecraft" about this Trail Boss. Here is just 1 of those discussions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Axecraft...came_with/
For COMPARISON - American made, Council Tool for $62.15 shipped: https://www.harryepstein.com/prod...162ff16c-1
For COMPARISON - here is a Swisstech Axe from Walmart ($49.97) that has been getting a lot of attention: https://www.walmart.com/ip/28IN-T...5baa59fe09
A HEAVIER option, but in the same pricing arena ($32.00) is this option from Harbor Freight: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-1...3IQAvD_BwE
One pricier option, ($92) but made by an Amish family in Maine, is this Snow and Nealley axe: https://a.co/d/0hdLEFRG
Hope that helps a little bit. All the best to all you slickers out there! 😁
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crayboi
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You didn't ask me but I can't say enough good things about the fiskars x27. It's insanely good, out performs any splitting maul, while being lighter weight. I've purchased 2 additional as gifts, and blown folks away at how efficient this "axe" profile is for splitting.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M3BAQE
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Splitting axes are ideal for, you guessed it, splitting wood. That means striking already cut wood rounds on the end grain. Splitting axes tend to have a wedge shaped profile and thicker head. On the other hand, a chopping axe is ideal for felling trees, or chopping logs apart by striking the wood perpendicular to the grain. Splitting axes tend to have a thinner blade profile because you are trying to slice through the wood rather than pop the grain apart as you do with a splitting axe. The fiskar splitting axe mentioned before is a good one. I have this one which is very similar to the fiskar but is cheaper. I paid $35 six years ago and it's still going strong. https://a.co/d/00DzYHeu
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May 6, 2026 3:00 AM
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johnasheaMay 6, 2026 3:00 AM
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pick one up, and keep it in the trunk with a folding shovel
May 6, 2026 3:18 AM
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oychbbMay 6, 2026 3:18 AM
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Is this Fargo certified?
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May 6, 2026 3:32 AM
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jesuspwner420May 6, 2026 3:32 AM
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FYI I bought this a few years ago and it's terrible for splitting logs, it just gets stuck. The geometry of the head is not meant for it. Likely good for chopping down very small trees.
May 6, 2026 4:41 AM
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DontTaxBeerMay 6, 2026 4:41 AM
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Quote from StevenM29 View quoted comment :
killer deal
does it come with a Patrick Bateman signature engraving?
May 6, 2026 8:55 AM
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AmbassadorOfQuanMay 6, 2026 8:55 AM
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Here's Johnny!
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May 6, 2026 12:34 PM
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Quote from AmbassadorOfQuan View quoted comment :
Here's Johnny!
Sorry, Just the Trail Boss signature.
May 6, 2026 7:20 PM
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ashirianMay 6, 2026 7:20 PM
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It'll be hilarious if the axe head is made from plastic material.
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JeffersonStreetMay 6, 2026 9:20 PM
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I see a lot of comments/questions about this particular axe by people who may not be familiar with this axe or it's following. I originally posted this deal because I think it's a great price. I've also been very familiar with this axe for some time. I mean, pound for pound, for $28, I think it's the best deal that exists. But, I'm just one person with one opinion. With that in mind, since it's actually still available at Amazon, if you are doing some research and curious, I thought I would share some thoughts.
  • Link to WranglerStar youtube video endorsing this Trail Boss (there are many other youtube videos about this axe, I just think this one is brief and to the point) - https://youtube.com/shorts/VhFnkk...RHAENKm09e
  • ALSO, and this seems to be very important, this Trail Boss is ONLY 27" long and the head ONLY weighs 1 lb, 13 oz. More commonly known as a Boys Axe or Camp Axe or Cruiser or Half Axe or Forest Axe and some other nicknames as well. If you are thinking this will be your primary wood splitting axe you will be SORELY disappointed!
  • Most axes in this range have a head weight from 1 1/2 lbs to 2 1/2 lbs and have a handle length of 24"-28". Comparing this axe to anything outside of those parameters is just not helpful/useful/applicable. These are lightweight axes at best and that is the only category they should properly be placed in.
  • There are MULTIPLE discussions on "reddit/Axecraft" about this Trail Boss. Here is just 1 of those discussions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Axecraft...came_with/
  • For COMPARISON - American made, Council Tool for $62.15 shipped: https://www.harryepstein.com/prod...162ff16c-1
  • For COMPARISON - here is a Swisstech Axe from Walmart ($49.97) that has been getting a lot of attention: https://www.walmart.com/ip/28IN-T...5baa59fe09
  • A HEAVIER option, but in the same pricing arena ($32.00) is this option from Harbor Freight: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-1...3IQAvD_BwE
  • One pricier option, ($92) but made by an Amish family in Maine, is this Snow and Nealley axe: https://a.co/d/0hdLEFRG
  • Hope that helps a little bit. All the best to all you slickers out there! 😁
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May 6, 2026 10:45 PM
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Ni123May 6, 2026 10:45 PM
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Got one thanks
May 7, 2026 9:32 AM
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thaskettMay 7, 2026 9:32 AM
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I bought this same item before and still working fine and strong handle but will break if used incorrectly.
May 8, 2026 3:41 AM
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Quote from smartt View quoted comment :
Boss axe, perfect gift for your overbearing wife on Mother's Day. It's the last gift you'll ever need to give her.
Why do so many men marry women they actually dislike?
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May 8, 2026 2:46 PM
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PmpddylotharMay 8, 2026 2:46 PM
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I've used one of these for years. As others have stated, different axe heads have different uses. This is not a splitting axe, but a lightweight chopping/felling axe. I've used it when necessary alongside my chainsaw when felling several trees and it still goes strong. Is it professional grade, no, but for home owner with semi regular use, it's been great. I use a round stone to keep the edge sharp after every use and that's worked fine.
May 8, 2026 6:32 PM
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ian-YoungMay 8, 2026 6:32 PM
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HERE'S JOHNNY......!!!!
May 8, 2026 8:01 PM
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adook27May 8, 2026 8:01 PM
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I bought this a few years back when it went on sale. Saw a lot of negative comments about quality. I will say, it's not the best - it's no true forrest axe - but it's held up quite well. AND I can chop wood with it camping. On the flip side my 300 lb buddy was swinging it as hard as he could into an 800 lb stump repeatedly for 20 minutes; once I realized what was going on and it was my axe I told him to stop. Head moves every so slightly now as if it jostled it a little loose from the handle. Bastard.

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KingkongaintgotshtMay 8, 2026 10:50 PM
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Perfect Mother's Day gift.
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