Gibson Axe – 4.50″ 1095 Black Oxide Full-Tang Axe Head, Sculpted Brown Micarta Handle – ESEE-GIBSON-AXE

The ESEE Gibson Axe is a compact, full-tang camp axe designed by bladesmith and bushcraft instructor James Gibson, pairing a 4.50″ 1095 carbon steel head with sculpted brown Micarta scales and a brown leather sheath.

Gibson is an east Tennessee bladesmith who earned his American Bladesmith Society Journeyman Smith rating in 2003 and serves as lead bushcraft instructor for Randall’s Adventure & Training. ESEE builds the axe from a single piece of 1095 carbon steel at 55-57 HRC, a tough, straightforward steel that takes a keen edge and is easy to touch up in the field. The 0.25″ thick head is flat ground with a plain edge and finished in black oxide with a tumbled surface. At 10.50″ overall, it packs small enough to ride on a belt or in a pack for kindling, limbing, and general camp chores.

• Axe Head: 4.50″ 1095 carbon steel, flat grind, plain edge, black oxide coating with a tumbled finish, 0.25″ thick, 55-57 HRC. 10.50″ overall.
• Handle: Sculpted brown Micarta scales on a 6.00″ handle.
• Construction: Full-tang, one-piece steel axe with no folding mechanism.
• Carry: 20.5 oz. Includes a brown leather sheath for belt carry.

Ideal for: bushcrafters who want a compact axe for kindling and limbing; campers and hikers who want a packable chopping tool alongside their knife; and ESEE Camp-Lore fans adding a James Gibson design to their kit.

Care: 1095 is not stainless. It may develop a patina where the coating wears, so keep the head dry and lightly oiled.

ESEE Gibson Axe: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about the ESEE Gibson Axe (ESEE-GIBSON-AXE).

What type of axe head and sheath does the ESEE Gibson Axe (ESEE-GIBSON-AXE) have?

The Gibson Axe has a full-tang 4.50″ head in 1095 carbon steel at 55-57 HRC, flat ground with a plain edge and a black oxide coating with a tumbled finish. The head is 0.25″ thick, and the axe carries in a brown leather sheath for belt carry.

Who designed the ESEE Gibson Axe?

The Gibson Axe was designed by James Gibson, an east Tennessee bladesmith who earned his American Bladesmith Society Journeyman Smith rating in 2003 and serves as lead bushcraft instructor for Randall’s Adventure & Training. He also designed ESEE’s Camp-Lore JG3 and JG5 knives.

What’s included with the ESEE Gibson Axe?

The Gibson Axe ships with the axe and a brown leather sheath. Package contents are subject to change by the manufacturer.

How big and how heavy is the ESEE Gibson Axe?

The Gibson Axe is 10.50″ overall with a 4.50″ blade and a 6.00″ handle. The head is 0.25″ thick, and the axe weighs 20.5 oz.

How do I care for the 1095 carbon steel axe head?

1095 is a carbon steel, not a stainless steel, so it can rust if left wet, and it may develop a patina where the black oxide coating wears. Wipe the head clean and dry after each use, keep it lightly oiled, and avoid storing it in the leather sheath for long periods while damp.

Where is the ESEE Gibson Axe made, and what is the warranty?

The Gibson Axe is made in the USA by ESEE. ESEE Warranty: Contact ESEE directly for warranty terms and service.

1095 Carbon Steel · Full Tang · Leather Sheath

A Packable Camp Axe From a Bushcraft Instructor

James Gibson’s compact full-tang axe in 1095 carbon steel, sized for kindling, limbing, and everyday camp chores.

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