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NeedMoCoffee | Staff 9.1K Views
Sep 4, 2026 1:22 PM

18" ARES High Carbon Steel Chopping Axe w/ Fiberglass Handle

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ARES TOOL via Amazon has 18" ARES High Carbon Steel Chopping Axe w/ Fiberglass Handle (45005) on sale for $19.96. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders $35+.

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Product Details:
  • Length: 18"
  • Weight: 2.76 lbs
  • Color: Black and Red
  • Heat treated drop forged high-carbon steel head
  • Fully contained over molded design permanently secures head in place
  • Aggressive cutting angles to more easily create deeper cuts
  • Lightweight hollow core fiberglass handle
  • Balance point near head for perfect weight distribution
  • Applications include chopping down tress, cutting large wood objects, and other outdoor activities
  • Includes: Patented locking blade cover

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  • About this product:
    • ARES Tools are backed by ARES Performance Assurance Warranty Program
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    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by NeedMoCoffee | Staff
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ARES TOOL via Amazon has 18" ARES High Carbon Steel Chopping Axe w/ Fiberglass Handle (45005) on sale for $19.96. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders $35+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter NeedMoCoffee for posting this deal.

Product Details:
  • Length: 18"
  • Weight: 2.76 lbs
  • Color: Black and Red
  • Heat treated drop forged high-carbon steel head
  • Fully contained over molded design permanently secures head in place
  • Aggressive cutting angles to more easily create deeper cuts
  • Lightweight hollow core fiberglass handle
  • Balance point near head for perfect weight distribution
  • Applications include chopping down tress, cutting large wood objects, and other outdoor activities
  • Includes: Patented locking blade cover

Editor's Notes

Written by NgocOutSavings | Staff
  • About this product:
    • ARES Tools are backed by ARES Performance Assurance Warranty Program
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Sep 4, 2026 7:43 PM
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other8289Sep 4, 2026 7:43 PM
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Any thoughts on this vs. the Fiskars X13 Ultralight Hiking Axe that was posted for about 50% more ($28.30) the other day? In terms of quality, holding up over time, needing to use the warranty, responsiveness of warranty claims?
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Sep 5, 2026 12:37 AM
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Sep 5, 2026 12:37 AM
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Quote from other8289 View quoted comment :
Any thoughts on this vs. the Fiskars X13 Ultralight Hiking Axe that was posted for about 50% more ($28.30) the other day? In terms of quality, holding up over time, needing to use the warranty, responsiveness of warranty claims?
You are way overthinking (over using) a hatchet. Respect.
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Sep 5, 2026 1:59 AM
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AntonioDSep 5, 2026 1:59 AM
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...it says usually ships within 1 to 2 months... 🤔
Sep 5, 2026 3:00 AM
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ClovisJSep 5, 2026 3:00 AM
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Quote from other8289 View quoted comment :
Any thoughts on this vs. the Fiskars X13 Ultralight Hiking Axe that was posted for about 50% more ($28.30) the other day? In terms of quality, holding up over time, needing to use the warranty, responsiveness of warranty claims?
The Ares weighs almost 3x as much as the Fiskars X13. I'd pack the fiskars but probably not the Ares, which I would probably prefer for less primitive camping or use at home.
I would not put much stock in either warranty personally, and consider either a gamble.
Sep 5, 2026 9:49 AM
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jaylio5555Sep 5, 2026 9:49 AM
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Never buy a tool with a fiberglass handle. As it ages fiberglass splinters are guaranteed
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Sep 5, 2026 1:57 PM
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DaveyWBSep 5, 2026 1:57 PM
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I have hatchets that are over 20 years old. They last forever unless you run it over with a tank
Sep 5, 2026 7:20 PM
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TealIdea227Sep 5, 2026 7:20 PM
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Quote from other8289 View quoted comment :
Any thoughts on this vs. the Fiskars X13 Ultralight Hiking Axe that was posted for about 50% more ($28.30) the other day? In terms of quality, holding up over time, needing to use the warranty, responsiveness of warranty claims?
18" is a length where it's tempting to use one hand (but less controllable), more awkward to use two hands, and easy to hit your own body. Just as an FYI. It really depends on what you're planning to do - if I'm not using a 14" hatchet or a 32" splitting axe, I'm using a power tool, lopper, machete, or pruning saw.

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Sep 6, 2026 4:55 PM
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Sep 6, 2026 4:55 PM
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Although not quite a hatchet, and not quite a backpacker axe, seemed like a good deal. Expired deal though, back up to $48

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