{"id":6417,"date":"2022-04-12T14:16:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T18:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=6417"},"modified":"2022-08-16T07:51:17","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T11:51:17","slug":"lexivon-v14-hatchet-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/lexivon-v14-hatchet-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LEXIVON V14 Hatchet | Hands On Review &#038; Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_ee15cf-6c\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7f3d86-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_7f3d86-b8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lexivon-v14-hatchet.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The V14 Camping Hatchet from LEXIVON is a hatchet that I\u2019ve been hearing a lot about lately. It\u2019s already cropping up on a lot of \u201cbest hatchets of 2022\u201d lists, and once a tool catches my eye, it seems I can\u2019t resist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, the LEXIVON V14 is an affordable little hatchet, which was the only excuse I needed to pick one up and try it out. I\u2019ll be the first to admit that I was a little skeptical of the notion that any hatchet with a hollow fiberglass handle would hold up, but the V14 <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/best-hatchets-axes-for-backpacking\/\">Camping Hatchet<\/a> surprised me in more ways than one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_e3f23c-76\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_70dbf3-47{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_70dbf3-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_70dbf3-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_17b15d-f0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_17b15d-f0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_17b15d-f0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_17b15d-f0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_17b15d-f0 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_17b15d-f0 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_17b15d-f0 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_17b15d-f0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_17b15d-f0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/first-impression-lexivon-v14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Impressions of the LEXIVON V14 Hatchet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The V14 is unexpectedly light for its size (though maybe it shouldn\u2019t be, given that the handle is hollow fiberglass). When I saw this thing online, I had my doubts about the strength of that handle, but it also feels much sturdier and well-balanced in my hands than the pictures led me to believe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The axe head itself is fairly small, and weighs exactly 1 lb. (total weight including handle is 1.45 lb.) and is made of \u201cgrade A high-carbon steel\u201d of unspecified content. I wouldn\u2019t call it shaving sharp right out of the box, but it has a decent edge to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>End-to-end, the V14 Hatched measures 14 inches. LEXIVON makes these in a bunch of different sizes ranging from the tiny V9 Camping Hatchet to a massive V36 Splitting Axe, with the numeral in the name representing the length in each case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LEXIVON V14 comes with a protective carrying case and a snap-on edge guard. The edge guard is made of what feels like some pretty flimsy plastic, and it\u2019s the part of this whole package I have the least amount of confidence in.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_a63134-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_a63134-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_a63134-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}#kt-layout-id_a63134-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_a63134-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_a63134-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_a63134-70\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_a63134-70\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_95ef24-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_95ef24-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_95ef24-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lexivon-v14-strength-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_fc1813-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_fc1813-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_fc1813-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lexivon-v14-durability.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strength and Durability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that my greatest reservations about the LEXIVON L14 Camping Hatchet concerned its ability to withstand the rigors of heavy-duty use, let\u2019s start there. This thing is surprisingly rugged, especially given its size and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reinforced injected fiberglass handle is plenty tough enough to take on all the chopping and splitting tasks a hatchet is meant for. Despite its hollow design, it withstands impact like a champ, and the handle\u2019s back spine is reinforced to absorb impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite aspects of the design is the way the axe head is integrated into the handle. It\u2019s fully encased and over-molded into the handle, which makes it virtually impossible to break. One of the most common issues with budget hatchets is that the heads are weakly attached, creating a serious hazard (I\u2019ve literally had one fly off the handle while swinging it). No such trouble here. The way the head and handle of the V14 are connected makes them virtually indestructible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The head itself is heat treated, with a hardened cutting edge. I couldn\u2019t say exactly what type of steel it is, but the folks at LEXIVON call it high carbon steel. I think it\u2019s safe to say it\u2019s probably fairly cheap steel, which is by no means a surprise given the price point of the hatchet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to run a file over the cutting edge after a while as the hatchet begins to dull. Again, that\u2019s not a surprise, and it\u2019s not a major strike against this hatchet for me. Also worth noting is that it has a black powder-coated finish, which will be worn away by sharpening.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_df90bb-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_df90bb-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_df90bb-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_df90bb-42 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_df90bb-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_df90bb-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_df90bb-42\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_df90bb-42\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_75c4f1-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_75c4f1-ec\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_0c0f5e-df.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_0c0f5e-df .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_0c0f5e-df.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_0c0f5e-df .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_0c0f5e-df figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_0c0f5e-df .image-is-svg, .kb-image_0c0f5e-df .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_0c0f5e-df .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_0c0f5e-df\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lexivon-v14-comfort.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comfort and Ease of Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve found the LEXIVON V14 Camping Hatchet very comfortable, well-balanced, and easy to use. The shape of the handle fits average-sized hands very well, and it has a Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) grip to keep it firmly in one\u2019s palm and prevent slipping, even in wet conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also find the balance of this hatchet quite impressive. It\u2019s designed with the balance point close to the head, and this weight distribution makes it easy to swing, increasing both swing speed and power. The V14 offers excellent control too, and a single well-aimed, one-handed swing is fully capable of splitting smaller pieces of firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hollow fiberglass handle is also quite shock-absorbant. I\u2019ve used plenty of small wood-handle hatchets that sent reverberations all the way up to my shoulder on every blow, but have experienced no such issues with the V14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cutting edge of the axe head has a slightly more aggressive blade angle compared to a typical small hatchet. This gives it some solid \u201cbite\u201d and helps it break down kindling, firewood, small logs and branches easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t talked much about the look of this hatchet yet, but it has a handsome black finish on the head, and a high-vis black-and-yellow handle pattern. The look is modern and not terribly \u201cwoodsy,\u201d but I appreciate that the eye-catching colors make the LEXIVON easy to spot. It would be virtually impossible to lose this thing in the bush.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_ce7608-a8\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f2e21f-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f2e21f-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on the LEXIVON V14 Camping Hatchet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It could have been a little sharper. 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