AX 6 Forestry hatchet
For occasional pruning work and splitting small pieces of firewood
Overview
Light forestry hatchet for occasional pruning work and splitting small pieces of firewood. With ash handle.
Versions
Price-
AX 6 Forestry hatchet£26.75*
* Manufacturer's recommended retail price updated as of May 2022. The manufacturer's recommended retail prices are subject to change without notice.
The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.
Technical data

Technical data
Technical data | Value |
---|---|
Length cm | 40 |
Weight g | 600 |
Axe handle material | Ash |
Delimbing | Suitable |
Felling with an axe | Not recommended |
Lighter / mid-range cleaving 1) | Suitable |
Mid-range / heavier cleaving 2) | Not recommended |
Cleaving metre-length logs and heavy wood 3) | Not recommended |
Felling with a wedge 4) | Not recommended |
1) Kindling, 30 cm long, diameter up-to 30 cm
2) 35 cm long, diameter up-to 50 cm
3) Cleaving wedge should be used if necessary
4) Aluminium or plastic wedge
The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.