Max Knives MXFM1 — Frédéric Marchand hatchet, 440C head and micarta handle

Overview

The MXFM1 is a hatchet designed by Frédéric Marchand and issued by Max Knives. It measures 184 mm overall for 583 g: a 440C steel head 101 mm wide carrying an 80 mm plain edge, and a 120 mm antique micarta handle. A leather sheath is included. The First Run edition is limited to 300 pieces.

It is part of the Frédéric Marchand x MaxKnives collaboration.

The head

The head is 101 mm wide and 8 mm thick; the edge, 80 mm long, is 3 mm thick. It is plain along its whole length, with no serrated section.

The antique micarta handle

Micarta is a laminate: layers of canvas soaked in thermosetting resin, then compressed. It is unaffected by water, does not move the way wood does, and keeps a slight grip under the hand. The MXFM1's handle measures 120 mm and is 28 mm thick.

Specifications

440C steel head, 101 mm wide, 8 mm thick. Plain 80 mm edge, 3 mm thick. Antique micarta handle, 120 mm long, 28 mm thick. Overall length 184 mm. Weight 583 g. Leather sheath included. First Run edition limited to 300 pieces.

Care

440C is a stainless steel, which does not mean it is indifferent to moisture: wipe the head after use and let it dry before putting it away. A leather sheath closed over a damp head keeps that moisture against the steel. Leather is cared for separately, with a product made for it. Micarta cleans with warm soapy water. Sharpen the edge at its original angle.

Before you order. Carrying a bladed tool in public without a legitimate reason is an offence in France and in most European countries. It is the buyer's responsibility to check the law that applies where the order is delivered.