Patent · US Expired

Folding handle hatchet

US5347718A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
10References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 1993
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 15, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B23/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A split folding handle hatchet is disclosed that in a first position can be used as a hatchet and in a second position can be used as an Eskimo ulu-type of scraper. The hatchet shank is securely held by unique raised surfaces on the inside of each handle portion when the handle is gripped by the woodsman.

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