Best Throwing Axe: 6 REAT Axes, Sets and Combos Compared

Best overall throwing axe setREAT Throwing Axe Set with Sheath - 3 PackBest classic 3-axe setREAT Throwing Axes Set with Sheath 3 Piece,10.5" Throwing Hatchet,Back Yard ThBest axe and knife comboREAT Throwing Axes and Knives with SheathBest compact mixed setREAT Throwing Axes and Knives with Nylon Sheath

The best throwing axe for a backyard target game is one that is sized for your hands, built in one solid piece and sold with a sheath for safe storage. REAT makes several options, from three-axe sets to combos that add throwing knives, so the real question is which format suits how you play.

This guide sorts the six axes and hatchets in REAT’s axes and hatchets range by what the listings state: length, steel, piece count and handle. Everything here is for recreational target sport and outdoor chores only.

Our picks

1

Best overall throwing axe set

REAT Throwing Axe Set with Sheath - 3 Pack

At 11 inches, this 3-pack is the longest axe in the lineup, giving a bit more handle to hold. The listing specifies 440 steel, a full tang build, a black coating and cord-wrapped handles, with weight distribution designed for a stable flight path. A sheath is included.

Best forPlayers who want three matching axes with a wrapped grip for regular target practice.

Skip it ifYou want a mixed kit with throwing knives as well.

Pros

• Longest axe in the range at 11 inches
• 440 steel with black coating, per the listing
• Cord-wrapped handles and full tang design

Cons

• Weight per axe is not listed

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Best classic 3-axe set

REAT Throwing Axes Set with Sheath 3 Piece,10.5" Throwing Hatchet,Back Yard Th

A straightforward set of three 10.5 inch throwing hatchets with a sheath. The listing names 420 steel and says the axes are balanced for beginners and experienced throwers alike, for backyard games, recreation and competition.

Best forFamilies and friend groups starting a backyard target game with three identical axes.

Skip it ifYou prefer the harder 440 steel named on the 11 inch set.

Pros

• Three matching 10.5 inch axes
• Sheath included for safe storage
• Pitched at beginners as well as experienced throwers

Cons

• 420 steel rather than 440
• No handle material detail in the listing

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3

Best axe and knife combo

REAT Throwing Axes and Knives with Sheath

This six-unit set combines 10.5 inch hatchets with 6.5 inch throwing knives, all full tang, in 420 steel with a sheath. It is the most complete REAT kit if you want to rotate between axes and knives on the same target.

Best forThrowers who want to practice both axes and knives with one purchase.

Skip it ifYou only plan to throw axes and want the 11 inch format.

Pros

• 6 pieces, the largest count among REAT axe sets
• Mixes 10.5 inch axes and 6.5 inch knives
• Full tang construction

Cons

• The listing does not spell out the exact axe-to-knife split

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4

Best compact mixed set

REAT Throwing Axes and Knives with Nylon Sheath

A three-unit take on the axe and knife idea, with a nylon sheath and a 10.5 inch full tang design in 420 steel. It is a smaller entry point to mixed throwing than the six-piece combo.

Best forCasual players who want a taste of both axe and knife throwing without a big set.

Skip it ifYou want several matching axes so a group can throw in rounds.

Pros

• Nylon sheath included
• Full tang 10.5 inch design
• Smaller set, easy to store

Cons

• Mix of pieces is not detailed in the listing
• Only 3 units in total

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5

Best single throwing axe

REAT Throwing Axe with Sheath

Sold on its own, this 9.5 inch full tang axe has a 2.75 inch edge and a 440 stainless steel blade. REAT markets it for recreation, competition and camping, and it comes with its own sheath, so it is a tidy add-on to an existing set.

Best forAdding one more axe to a set, or a solo thrower who wants just one.

Skip it ifYou need several axes so a group can throw without waiting.

Pros

• 440 stainless steel blade
• Full tang, 9.5 inch overall
• Own sheath for carry and storage

Cons

• Shortest axe in the range, so less handle to hold

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6

Best camp hatchet (not for throwing)

REAT 10" Camping Axe and Survival Hatchet with Sheath

This 10 inch camping axe is a different tool: the listing aims it at chopping branches, firewood and clearing trails. It adds 3 hex wrench holes, a secondary edge for bark or rope, a black wood handle, a full tang and an Oxford sheath with belt loops.

Best forCampers who want a compact hatchet for kindling and quick gear adjustments.

Skip it ifYou want an axe for target throwing; REAT does not market this one for it.

Pros

• 3 hex wrench slots and a secondary edge
• Oxford sheath with belt loops
• Comes in a gift box

Cons

• Not sold as a throwing axe

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Best throwing axe specs at a glance

Here is how the six REAT axes line up on the numbers each listing gives. Where a spec is missing, we say so instead of guessing.

The spread is narrow, from 9.5 to 11 inches: these are compact, one-hand throwing hatchets rather than long-handled venue axes.

How we picked

We did not throw these axes ourselves. We read every REAT axe and hatchet listing and compared the stated facts.

• Construction: full tang, one-piece builds, with no head to work loose.
• Steel: the grade named on each listing (420 or 440), plus coatings.
• Format: single axe, matched set or axe and knife combo, so each pick fills a different need.
• Storage: every pick ships with a sheath.
• Honest fit: the camping hatchet is included but labeled as a chore tool, not a thrower.

Prices and ratings change daily, so check the current listing before you buy.

How many pieces do you need?

Piece count shapes the game more than most specs. With three axes, a player can throw a full round before walking to the target, which is safer and faster than retrieving after every throw.

REAT Throwing Axe Set with Sheath - 3 Pack

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REAT Throwing Axes Set with Sheath 3 Piece,10.5" Throwing Hatchet,Back Yard Th

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REAT Throwing Axes and Knives with Sheath

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If you already like knife throwing, the combo sets let you switch tools on the same board. For knife-only sets, see our best throwing knives guide and the throwing knives category.

How to choose the best throwing axe

• One-piece build: a full tang axe has no wooden handle to crack on a missed throw.
• Steel: in general, 440 is the harder grade, while 420 is known for corrosion resistance.
• Grip: a cord-wrapped handle gives a more textured hold than bare steel.
• Length: longer axes give more handle; shorter ones pack easier.
• Purpose: a camp hatchet is not a substitute for a throwing axe, and vice versa.

Want a chopping tool instead? Our machete vs hatchet comparison covers the camping hatchet in depth, and the machetes page lists REAT's longer blades.

Safe backyard throwing: the basics

Axe throwing is a target sport, and a little setup goes a long way. These are general good-practice notes, not a substitute for local rules.

1. Use a sturdy wooden target, such as thick end-grain rounds or stacked softwood boards, with a backstop behind it.
2. Mark a throwing line and keep everyone well behind and to the side of the thrower. Nobody stands downrange.
3. Throw one at a time, then retrieve together once all axes are thrown.
4. Keep axes sheathed away from the line and out of reach of children; young people should only throw with close adult supervision.
5. Inspect edges and handles before each session.

REAT Throwing Axe with Sheath

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REAT Throwing Axes and Knives with Nylon Sheath

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REAT 10" Camping Axe and Survival Hatchet with Sheath

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