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product_id: 23146243
title: "28 Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet, Hickory Handle, Made in the USA, RB, VN20420"
brand: "vaughan"
price: "R1535"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vaughan"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/23146243-28-ounce-rig-builders-hatchet-hickory-handle-made-in-usa
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 28 oz rugged head Select hickory handle 28 Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet, Hickory Handle, Made in the USA, RB, VN20420

**Brand:** vaughan
**Price:** R1535
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Own the job site with the ultimate rig builder’s hatchet — where power meets precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 28 Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet, Hickory Handle, Made in the USA, RB, VN20420 by vaughan
- **How much does it cost?** R1535 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/23146243-28-ounce-rig-builders-hatchet-hickory-handle-made-in-usa)

## Best For

- vaughan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vaughan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Swift & Sharp:** 3.5-inch cutting blade engineered for fast, clean wood splitting and framing efficiency.
- • **Ergonomic Grip:** Select flame-treated hickory handle designed for comfort and long-lasting performance on tough jobs.
- • **Proudly American:** Crafted in the USA with global materials, a tool that stands for quality and heritage.
- • **Powerhouse Precision:** 28-ounce forged high carbon steel head built for heavy-duty rig work and durability.
- • **Rust-Resistant Finish:** Heat-treated and polished steel head ensures lasting rust resistance and professional-grade reliability.

## Overview

The VAUGHAN 28 Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet is a professional-grade hand tool designed for heavy construction tasks. Featuring a rugged 28 oz forged high carbon steel head with a 3.5-inch cutting blade and an extra-large milled striking face, it delivers powerful, precise performance. Its select flame-treated hickory handle offers superior grip and durability. Proudly made in the USA, this hatchet combines rust-resistant finishing with ergonomic design, making it an essential tool for rig builders and serious woodworkers alike.

## Description

Product Description A truly professional hand tool designed for heavy construction. Extra large milled face. 3-1/2 Blade. Select, hickory handle. From the Manufacturer RB Professional Rig Builders Hatchet has fully a polished head. Extra large milled face with 3 1/2" blade. Select, flame-treated hickory handle. A truly professional tool designed for heavy construction.

Review: A very Good Hatchet and Made in the USA too! - This is the second one I've bought. My father liked mine so well I bought him one. Great quality well-balanced tool. Hatchet will need sharpening upon arrival. They seem to ship with a dulled edge. But a couple minutes with a file or stone fixes the edge. Once sharpened it holds the edge well. Perfect tool to have when felling with a chainsaw to drive wedges and cut small limbs.
Review: Good tool, great value - Nice tool, sturdily constructed, excellent, well-fitted handle. Factory edge is a little haphazard but a few minutes with a bastard file and a sharpening puck takes care of that in short order.

## Features

- Built for heavy construction with a rugged 28 oz head and extra large milled striking face
- American forged high carbon steel is heat treated and finished for rust resistance and durability
- The 3 1/2 Inch cutting blade makes quick work of wood splitting and general framing tasks
- A select hickory handle offers comfortable grip and long-lasting performance on tough jobs
- Proudly American: Rig builders hatchet is proudly made in the USA with global materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00004Z2XT |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #158,525 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #121 in Camping Axes & Hatchets #17,607 in Hand Tools (Tools & Home Improvement) |
| Blade Length | 3.5 Inches |
| Brand | Vaughan |
| Color | Wood |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (269) |
| Date First Available | February 17, 2007 |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051218204209 |
| Grip Type | Textured Wood |
| Handle Material | Hickory Wood |
| Head Material | Alloy Steel |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Included Components | Vaughan RB 28-Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet, Hickory Handle for heavy construction, 17-Inch Long. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
| Item model number | RBXXX |
| Manufacturer | Vaughan & Bushnell |
| Material | Wood |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | RBXXX |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Dimensions | 17.5 x 7 x 1.5 inches |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Heavy Duty |
| UPC | 051218204209 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vaughan
- **Color:** Wood
- **Handle Material:** Hickory Wood
- **Head Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Item Weight:** 1.25 Pounds

## Images

![28 Ounce Rig Builders Hatchet, Hickory Handle, Made in the USA, RB, VN20420 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617v-drAcWL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: For a small axe to keep on my person working in the field, should I buy this or the lighter, shorter Carpenter's Axe?**
A: for a small axe out in the woods, i prefer this to the carpenter axe. the hammer head also comes in handy.

**Q: Where’s it made.**
A: USofA baby!

**Q: Anyone know what steel the head is?**
A: Not sure but it's awfully tough. With a die grinder you can recut the waffle face after a period of Of time

**Q: Anyone know the dimensions of the eye and would the handle for this fit the smaller 22oz. carpenter's hatchet?**
A: len 1.5 inch wid .75 inch at top

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very Good Hatchet and Made in the USA too!
*by V***Ä on January 10, 2014*

This is the second one I've bought. My father liked mine so well I bought him one. Great quality well-balanced tool. Hatchet will need sharpening upon arrival. They seem to ship with a dulled edge. But a couple minutes with a file or stone fixes the edge. Once sharpened it holds the edge well. Perfect tool to have when felling with a chainsaw to drive wedges and cut small limbs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tool, great value
*by T***E on September 22, 2019*

Nice tool, sturdily constructed, excellent, well-fitted handle. Factory edge is a little haphazard but a few minutes with a bastard file and a sharpening puck takes care of that in short order.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greatest Hammer for Heavy Framing
*by D***R on December 26, 2019*

I did not know at first the extent of this hammer for framing. Come to find out, it was the original primary framing hammer. Of course, people appear afraid because of the axe function of the tool. However, it is the most well-balanced hammer I've ever had. It is heavy enough to pound nails, and yet feels light enough with the right amount of balance. I love this hammer and thankful that it is still being produced. I will use this hammer as my primary hammer for framing.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*