Our hatchet handles are expertly graded for premium quality.

Our hatchet handles in lengths 19" and shorter are graded to guarantee against cracks, irregularly twisted grain, and flaws that compromise the integrity of the handle. Grain orientation doesn't play a role in functionality in short handles, and is not graded in Hoffman handles 19" and shorter, like it is in our long handles. Watch our testing video here to see for yourself!

Our handles are elegantly and ergonomically sculpted, ending in a generous palm swell. The handle comes with a “cone-end” below the palm swell. This feature presents multiple benefits to the handle, such as protection against damage to the palm swell when fitting. Once fitted you have the option of leaving it as-is, cutting it off to the curvature of the swell or rounding it over to add a classy, vintage style bulb end. Your handle will come with 1 walnut wedge.

  • For upgrades and accessories such as kerf cuts, oiling, additional wedges and branding click here.
  • We don’t recommend burning our handles as this can create cracks and may compromise the integrity of the handle. Any burned handles will not be guaranteed.
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Kerf Cut
Anonymous
Very nice

Very nice. Easy to work with. I think my refurbished axe will last.

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Kerf Cut
Russ Gowin
Worked as it should

Worked great

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32" Double Bit Handle
Brandon Fischer
Excellent quality

Excellent quality.

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Kerf Cut
David Beurle
Perfect

Perfect

More than just wedges

I ordered two axe handles and extra wedges. Very impressed with the quality of the items. Ordering was easy and shipping was just fine. I haven’t hung my axes yet, but I’m confident they will work out nicely. Thanks!

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Kerf Cut
ChadSki
Quality!

A great quality handle. The feel in hand is nice, the palm swell is excellent, quality of wood and grain exceptional. It even came oiled which I did not ask for. The oil was deeply saturated into the handle which was actually pretty nice and saved me a lot of time in the way I traditionally oil and finish my handles. My only nitpick… the taper that goes into the eye was too narrow. I had to do a lot of sculpting and sink the head down onto the neck about as far as I could go to fill the gaps. And even then I needed to cut the wedge to be oversized to fill the gap at the front of the eye, as well as sink a large round wedge to mushroom the head enough for a solid fit. The dimensions given on the website showed that the fit would be within 1/32 inch on each side of the eye. It was not. More like 1/8 inch. And it was a bit short in length of the eye too. But a far cry and light years better than the junk you get from the big box stores. I would still recommend these handles and will be purchasing more in the future.

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32" Curvy Handle
Christopher
Absolutely stunning handle! I almost don’t want

Absolutely stunning handle! I almost don’t want use it… almost

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19" Handle
Anonymous
As advertised

As advertised

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12" Handle
Scott
Beautiful

Handle is beautiful. This was my first attempt to hang an axe and it went well.

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32" Straight Handle
Robert Hooper
very nice handle

very nice handle. Mounted a Collins Michigan single bit axe on it

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Kerf Cut
Anonymous
highest quality handles you will find absolutely

highest quality handles you will find absolutely perfect and gorgeous !

perfect handles for wallhangers

handles are awesome!

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Kerf Cut
Barry Brown
Excellent handle

Excellent handle. Make me proud to swing my maul again.

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24" Handle
Vincent

This handle is everything I have come to expect from a Hoffman. The handle is beautiful and even has some curl in the grain. They are well made and very easy to hang.

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Walnut Wedges
Anonymous
Best wedges purchased

Best wedges purchased.

Double Bit Plumb

My gramp passed and I rehung his dad’s old Plumb double but as a gift for my brother. Looks good to me.

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28" Curvy Handle
Anonymous
Straight grained and finished well

Straight grained and finished well. Have been using it a lot the last couple of days and am very pleased with these handles.

Nice handle

Nice handle, will purchase more

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31" Wood Bullet Handle
Joseph Lillemon
Great handles

Great handles. Price isn't outrageous.

Hoffman handles are my go to.

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Kerf Cut
John Schroeder
Simple but important

A simple thing like a kerf cut can make or break a handle. It is nice to have it done properly right from the source.

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19" Handle
Lee Greener
Gorgeous hickory handle

Gorgeous handle, I have ordered handles from many craftsman, this is by far the most affordable high end work I have come across! I’ll be back again!

Flawless

Flawless, perfect amount of oil, flat bottom for mounting a head. A little thin compared to off the shelf handles but clearly made from selected mature hickory from the grain. I was skeptical to pay this much for an axe handle and was pleasantly surprised with the attention to detail and quality.

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32" Double Bit Handle
Anthony Jones
beautiful and solid handle! I am working on restoring the axe head now

beautiful and solid handle! I am working on restoring the axe head now...cant wait to hang the head on this handle! Can you make one in Flame maple??

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Kerf Cut
Monty Sasser
Got a very nice 28” handle with fast shipping

Got a very nice 28” handle with fast shipping. It turned out to be just perfect. I sanded it and fitted the eye then put a light burn on it.

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Walnut Wedges
Steve Schroeder
28 inch handle

Excellent service shipped very quick and great quality handle. Will definitely get more products from you.