When it comes to outdoor survival and preparedness, every tool in your arsenal should serve multiple purposes. The Woox Bad Boy Hunter fixed hunting knife and Terra hunting axe exemplify such versatility. Designed as high-quality hunting tools, their rugged construction and thoughtful design make them just as valuable for utility work, outdoor defense and emergency scenarios. Italian handcrafted steel meets the finest American hardwoods in Woox’s North Carolina-based factory.
The Terra Hunting Axe
The Terra Hunting Axe would make a great addition to a bugout bag. Compared to a standard hatchet or hand axe, it is considerably lighter. This makes it ideal for carrying in a backpack for outdoor adventures or as a tool most members of a family can use in emergency situations. The below chart compares the Terra Hunting Axe to the Volante Throwing Axe, another Woox product I’ve had the pleasure of testing.
| Specifications | Terra Hunting Axe | Volante Throwing Axe |
| Head | 4140 machined steel | Tempered carbon steel (C45/1045) |
| Edge | Convex | Convex |
| Head size | 5 inches long
blade width: 0.25 inch |
5.3 inches long x 4 inches tall x 1.06 inches wide |
| Handle | American walnut (micarta also available) | Appalachian hickory |
| Overall length | 14 inches | 14 inches |
| Weight | Walnut handles: 23 ounces
Micarta handles: 25 ounces |
32 ounces |
| Blade Cover | Italian leather —
included |
Italian leather — available |
Outside of single-purpose throwing axes sold in bundles from sporting goods stores, the Terra Axe is the narrowest hatchet I’ve handled. Between the top of the handle and the head of the axe is a pass-through lightening cut in the exposed steel of the handle. The handle is a narrow ¾ of an inch wide, and the wooden portion totals 7 ¾ inches long. The wood handle is finished smooth, while the micarta option is textured. A finger guard at the top and bottom of the grip prevent slipping forward into the blade or off of the handle entirely. At the base of the handle is an unobtrusive dual attachment port for a paracord or rawhide lanyard.
Should You Buy a Terra Axe?
The weight of the Terra Axe blade makes it easily maneuverable for finer work and provides a lightweight option for those who may be unable to handle a 2-pound ax. However, it will require more power to complete larger tasks that involve driving the blade in deeper, though those tasks aren’t typical of any hatchet or hand ax. The only change I would suggest is to that the leather cover fully cover the blade from end to end and includes a belt loop for additional carrying options.
Price: $199
Bad Boy Hunter Knife
Toward the end of the 19th century, it was no longer considered civilized for men to openly carry guns or knives in areas farther away from the Western Frontier. Folding blades were developed for more gentlemanly carry in pockets and vests. But before that, the fixed-blade knife was the original one-hand-only operating system. The Bad Boy Hunter fixed-blade knife is ideally sized for unobtrusive daily carry for anyone who might work a lot outdoors.
The Woox Bad Boy Hunter is crafted as a top-tier fixed-blade hunting knife, tailored for those who value both precision and toughness in outdoor gear. Built to excel in challenging environments, it boasts a 3.75-inch blade with a drop-point design and a 20-degree edge, making it highly effective for detailed cutting tasks. Combining excellent edge retention with a robust construction, this knife is designed to handle demanding outdoor activities while also offering a sleek and practical design suited for adventurers.
The right-sized fixed-blade knife with a decent sheath can be used in a wide range of situations. With no need to slide switches, access a nail nick, push a button or hit a finger flipper, it is easy to manage with only one hand.
Woox Bad Boy Hunter Fixed Blade Knife Specifications
Blade material: D2 (Rockwell hardness of 60)
Blade finish: Acid-etched stonewash
Handle material: American walnut or micarta X-grip
Blade length: 3.75 inches
Overall length: 7.75 inches
Blade thickness: 0.12 inches
Weight: 3.68 ounces
Handle thickness: 0.75 inches
Sheath: Italian leather with retention strap included
The blade, made of D2 steel with a Rockwell hardness of 60, arrived fully sharpened. D2 is a high carbon, high chromium all tool and die steel typical in knives. With a chromium content of 12 percent, it is a semi-stainless steel, and the acid-etched stonewash finish provides and additional layer of rust protection.
The blade shape bears hints of a Bowie-style blade at the tip end. The top of the blade features 2 ½ inches of jimping (ridges cut into the blade) from the handle forward. The jimping is curved to fit the shape of a thumb for an extraordinary level of control during precision cutting.
The choil, a semi-circular indentation at the bottom of the grip designed to accommodate the index finger during cutting tasks, also has jimping on the inside portion of the blade. This jimping helps keep the index finger from slipping toward the blade’s edge. Combined with the thumb jimping, the level of control and safety is superb, making the Bad Boy Hunter ideal for tasks as simple as opening packages or the more detailed duty of creating wood shavings for campfire tinder.
The walnut grips are nicely finished and use trapezoidal angles rather than checkering to provide a solid gripping surface. There is a triangular lanyard ring on the base of the handle ideal for attaching a paracord lanyard. The Bad Boy Hunter could also be utilized in an emergency with an “edge out” reverse knife-fighting grip.
More than a hunting knife, the Bad Boy Hunter could be carried in place of a folder where legal and if preferred. If you’re not interested in a dual-use hunting/daily blade, Woox also offers two everyday carry versions in drop point and Tanto for the same price.
Price: $119
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