Japanese hatchets have a different aesthetic than their European equivalents. Most Japanese knives we carry are carbon steel and are hand forged. Japanese hatchets are primarily intended for limbing and clearing brush.
Agriculture and horticulture use hatchets can be used to fell trees, trim branches, and chop wood.
Small hatchets are often used in mountain climbing, hiking, and other leisure activities.
In urban areas, hatchets are often used for carving and arranging lumber. The hatchet is an all-purpose cutting tool.