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# **brush axe**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($47K/yr) — brush axe doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$47K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+233.8%**

**Products**

**19**

**Brands**

**13**

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**53**

**Price range**

**$13.54–$157.77**

**Returns**

**1.4%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**80**

 ×0.30

Competition

**46**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**64**

 ×0.10

Returns

**89**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +233.8% year over year.

3K1KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Competition**

- Fiskars35% - Truper18% - LLARGUEST9% - Husqvarna6% - Zenport6% - Lanties6% - Other (7 brands)19%

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 53 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**53**

**Top 5 brand share**

**75%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Fiskars Brush Axe with 10 Curved Blade and Safety Sheath 19 Handle Machete for Cutting Tree Branches Ideal for Camping Hunting and Bushcraft Yard Work & Garden Tools Black/Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/2159Euk0pDL.jpg) [**Fiskars Brush Axe with 10 Curved Blade and Safety Sheath 19 Handle Machete for Cutting Tree Branches Ideal for Camping Hunting and Bushcraft Yard Work & Garden Tools Black/Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F99IEU)

Fiskars$31.854.4★78626%▲rising

2
![Truper 31762 Ditch Bank Blade 16-Inch Head with 40-Inch Hickory Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21QCy7ha4RL.jpg) [**Truper 31762 Ditch Bank Blade 16-Inch Head with 40-Inch Hickory Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026KTN7S)

Truper$71.534.2★12713%▼falling

3
![Sickle Garden Tool Steel Billhook Machete Knife for Cutting Trees Heavy Duty Hand Grass Weeding Sickle Knife with Wooden Handle for Yard Work](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZwYxCgttL.jpg) [**Sickle Garden Tool Steel Billhook Machete Knife for Cutting Trees Heavy Duty Hand Grass Weeding Sickle Knife with Wooden Handle for Yard Work**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX837B1H)

LLARGUEST$15.864.3★517%—flat

4
![Fiskars Machete Knife Machete For Cutting Trees Heavy Duty 18-Inch Bushcraft Axe Branch Cutter with Rust-Resistant and Low-Friction Blade Coating and Nylon Sheath](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315HkWgBoqL.jpg) [**Fiskars Machete Knife Machete For Cutting Trees Heavy Duty 18-Inch Bushcraft Axe Branch Cutter with Rust-Resistant and Low-Friction Blade Coating and Nylon Sheath**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXCS2Q)

Fiskars$45.844.5★1,4027%—flat

5
![Husqvarna Clearing Axe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yKXsJ3hmL.jpg) [**Husqvarna Clearing Axe**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPKP871)

Husqvarna$63.574.1★536%▲rising

6
![Forgecraft USA Bush Axe with Fiberglass Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21cKWcyC00L.jpg) [**Forgecraft USA Bush Axe with Fiberglass Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060QKZOY)

Forgecraft USA$59.544.3★486%▲rising

7
![Truper 12-Inch Ditch Bank Blade 38-Inch Wood Handle Heavy-Duty Double-Edged Brush and Weed Clearing Tool (Model DBB-12/33109)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11bvqnX-WLL.jpg) [**Truper 12-Inch Ditch Bank Blade 38-Inch Wood Handle Heavy-Duty Double-Edged Brush and Weed Clearing Tool (Model DBB-12/33109)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Q7CZOG)

Truper$59.114.0★895%—flat

8
![Zenport K318 77.5cm (30.5-inch) Long Curved Sickle 9 Inch Carbon Steel Blade Beige](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21kpYKanLkL.jpg) [**Zenport K318 77.5cm (30.5-inch) Long Curved Sickle 9 Inch Carbon Steel Blade Beige**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6R9J7PJ)

Zenport$40.794.3★764%▼falling

9
![Woodland Tools Super Duty Brush Axe 9 Inch Curved Blade with Triple Pinned Full Tang Long Handle Batoning Spine and Ballistic Nylon Sheath Manual Tool for Brush Clearing and Trail Work](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-MTVewmSL.jpg) [**Woodland Tools Super Duty Brush Axe 9 Inch Curved Blade with Triple Pinned Full Tang Long Handle Batoning Spine and Ballistic Nylon Sheath Manual Tool for Brush Clearing and Trail Work**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSMJYHHG)

WOODLAND TOOLS$45.194.2★483%▼falling

10

![Lanties 1 Pcs Bush Axe Ditch Bank Blade with Wood Handle Bushcraft Axe Branch Garden Tool 16-inch Head with 40-inch Handle for Garden Yard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fomUBkx7L.jpg) [**Lanties 1 Pcs Bush Axe Ditch Bank Blade with Wood Handle Bushcraft Axe Branch Garden Tool 16-inch Head with 40-inch Handle for Garden Yard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMWQTRV2)

Lanties$67.244.2★73%▲rising

11

![Lanties 2 Pcs Bush Axe Ditch Bank Blade with Wood Handle Bushcraft Axe Branch Garden Tool 16-inch Head with 40-inch Handle for Garden Yard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UnTQ6lG7L.jpg) [**Lanties 2 Pcs Bush Axe Ditch Bank Blade with Wood Handle Bushcraft Axe Branch Garden Tool 16-inch Head with 40-inch Handle for Garden Yard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB413JT2)

Lanties$97.273.9★83%▼falling

12

![Sickle Machete for Yard Work Machetes for Cutting Trees Billhook Brush Clearing Sickle Garden Tool Brush Axe Harvest Knife Heavy Duty Machete with Curve Blade Grass Sickle for Gardening Weeding](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YFodC5fxL.jpg) [**Sickle Machete for Yard Work Machetes for Cutting Trees Billhook Brush Clearing Sickle Garden Tool Brush Axe Harvest Knife Heavy Duty Machete with Curve Blade Grass Sickle for Gardening Weeding**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZCDHRSS)

LOZHGO$25.784.8★113%▲rising

13

![Fiskars 18 Billhook Saw - Cut Shrubs Hedges Small Branches and Woody Saplings - Lawn & Garden Tool](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gG3QXqT-L.jpg) [**Fiskars 18 Billhook Saw - Cut Shrubs Hedges Small Branches and Woody Saplings - Lawn & Garden Tool**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXCSBW)

Fiskars$37.204.3★3942%▲rising

14

![Machete for Yard Work Billhook Sickle Knife Brush Clearing Sickle Knife with Sheath - Perfect Brush Axe for Survival Cut Machete Ideal for Camping Gardening Land Management](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YbKvjyySL.jpg) [**Machete for Yard Work Billhook Sickle Knife Brush Clearing Sickle Knife with Sheath - Perfect Brush Axe for Survival Cut Machete Ideal for Camping Gardening Land Management**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6FGD71)

EcoDigiLife$34.644.2★362%—flat

15

![Machete for Cutting Trees Heavy Duty Steel Knifer for Yard Work Garden Camping Survival Sickle Clearing Brush Kukri Machete with Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21ejtbUJpRL.jpg) [**Machete for Cutting Trees Heavy Duty Steel Knifer for Yard Work Garden Camping Survival Sickle Clearing Brush Kukri Machete with Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2NYPYMV)

LLARGUEST$13.544.0★322%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 19 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Fiskars Brush Axe with 10 Curved Blade and Safety Sheath 19 Handle Machete for Cutting Tree Branches Ideal for Camping Hunting and Bushcraft Yard Work & Garden Tools Black/Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/2159Euk0pDL.jpg)**Fiskars Brush Axe with 10 Curved Blade and Safety Sheath 19 Handle Machete for Cutting Tree Branches Ideal for Camping Hunting and Bushcraft Yard Work & Garden Tools Black/Orange** Fiskars**$31.85**4.4★786 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F99IEU) [![Truper 31762 Ditch Bank Blade 16-Inch Head with 40-Inch Hickory Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21QCy7ha4RL.jpg)**Truper 31762 Ditch Bank Blade 16-Inch Head with 40-Inch Hickory Handle** Truper**$71.53**4.2★127 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026KTN7S) [![Sickle Garden Tool Steel Billhook Machete Knife for Cutting Trees Heavy Duty Hand Grass Weeding Sickle Knife with Wooden Handle for Yard Work](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZwYxCgttL.jpg)**Sickle Garden Tool Steel Billhook Machete Knife for Cutting Trees Heavy Duty Hand Grass Weeding Sickle Knife with Wooden Handle for Yard Work** LLARGUEST**$15.86**4.3★51 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX837B1H) [![Fiskars Machete Knife Machete For Cutting Trees Heavy Duty 18-Inch Bushcraft Axe Branch Cutter with Rust-Resistant and Low-Friction Blade Coating and Nylon Sheath](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315HkWgBoqL.jpg)**Fiskars Machete Knife Machete For Cutting Trees Heavy Duty 18-Inch Bushcraft Axe Branch Cutter with Rust-Resistant and Low-Friction Blade Coating and Nylon Sheath** Fiskars**$45.84**4.5★1,402 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXCS2Q) [![Husqvarna Clearing Axe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yKXsJ3hmL.jpg)**Husqvarna Clearing Axe** Husqvarna**$63.57**4.1★53 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPKP871) [![Forgecraft USA Bush Axe with Fiberglass Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21cKWcyC00L.jpg)**Forgecraft USA Bush Axe with Fiberglass Handle** Forgecraft USA**$59.54**4.3★48 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060QKZOY) [![Truper 12-Inch Ditch Bank Blade 38-Inch Wood Handle Heavy-Duty Double-Edged Brush and Weed Clearing Tool (Model DBB-12/33109)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11bvqnX-WLL.jpg)**Truper 12-Inch Ditch Bank Blade 38-Inch Wood Handle Heavy-Duty Double-Edged Brush and Weed Clearing Tool (Model DBB-12/33109)** Truper**$59.11**4.0★89 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Q7CZOG) [![Zenport K318 77.5cm (30.5-inch) Long Curved Sickle 9 Inch Carbon Steel Blade Beige](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21kpYKanLkL.jpg)**Zenport K318 77.5cm (30.5-inch) Long Curved Sickle 9 Inch Carbon Steel Blade Beige** Zenport**$40.79**4.3★76 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6R9J7PJ)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**19%

*“Very well made”*

**Cutting/Trimming**10%

*“very nice, sharp blade”*

**Ease Of Use**9%

*“Very easy to use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Exactly what I needed”*

**Sharpness**8%

*“The heavy, solid, thick and sharp chopper was a basic infantry weapon of the horde armies of Orthanc”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“have a valued tool for life”*

**Weight Light**5%

*“Lighter than pole saws”*

**Durability**5%

*“I have been using one for over 30 years and have three”*

**Strength**4%

*“Super nice and effective tool”*

**Weight Heavy**4%

*“heavy duty enough to support a much longer handle which would turn this into a full blown bush hook”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Piece of crap”*

**Durability**13%

*“small branches and it was destroyed first 10 minutes”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**13%

*“I honestly think it was just the humidity from outside that caused this rust”*

**Hard Feel**8%

*“little rough to the touch”*

**Functionality-Overall**8%

*“Didn't do the job”*

**Cutting/Trimming**4%

*“I thought it would wack the branches no not even cutting”*

**Grip**4%

*“I'm sure it could do some damage to fingers or hands”*

**Maintenance And Repair**4%

*“it definitely requires maintenance”*

**Thickness**4%

*“not for anything thick”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“SAW ON BACK IS NOT WHAT IS SHOWN IN PRODUCT PICS AND IS ALSO COMPLETELY USELESS”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall29% - Weight Heavy13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Cutting/Trimming9% - Functionality-Overall7% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Quality-Overall4% - Product Condition3% - Rusts/Corrodes2% - Value For Money2%