Cold Steel Trail Boss - Rugged 1055 Carbon Steel Axe, Hickory Handle

Overview

The Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe embodies the perfect balance between compactness and cutting power. Designed to accompany Swiss outdoor enthusiasts on hikes, camping trips or bushcraft adventures, it slips easily into the hand or attaches to a backpack while offering a level of ruggedness that surpasses a classic hatchet or tomahawk. Field-tested as far as the Australian outback, it has proven its ability to cut small wood, clear trails and build shelters.

Technical Features

• European-style head: 10 cm blade and 11.5 cm cutting edge for effective cutting power with every strike.
• 1055 high-carbon steel: offers an excellent compromise between hardness and impact resistance, ideal for intensive outdoor use.
• Straight-grain American hickory handle (27 inches / 68.5 cm): a material renowned for its ruggedness, flexibility and resistance to repeated impacts.
• Head weight: 820 g (not NATF compliant) - ensures substantial striking force without excess weight.
• Total weight: 1.17 kg - a balance designed for precise handling and easy transport over long distances.
• Total length: 27 inches (68.5 cm), a versatile format suited to both light woodcutting and clearing work.

Advantages

• Compact and lightweight, it can be carried all day without excessive fatigue, whether in hand or attached to a backpack.
• Sturdy enough for tasks that would strain a classic hatchet or tomahawk.
• The hickory handle absorbs vibrations and reduces fatigue during prolonged use.
• The high-carbon steel retains an effective edge even after intensive use on hardwood.
• A versatile tool for camping, firewood cutting, brush clearing or building emergency shelters.

Use and Maintenance

As with any carbon steel axe head, regular sharpening helps maintain an optimal edge, particularly before first intensive use. It is recommended to periodically check the fixation of the head on the handle, especially after sustained use, to ensure maximum safety. Light oil maintenance on the carbon steel head helps prevent corrosion, particularly during prolonged storage or use in humid conditions.