What raw materials do you need for Hatchet in Project Zomboid?

You need 1× Hatchet and 1× Large Branch for one Hatchet (default recipe, quality 1).

What is Hatchet used for in Project Zomboid?

Hatchet is used to craft items including Clawhammer Head and Hatchet Head.

Assembly

Hatchet

Crafting Yield: 1 • Requires Any surface

Quick answer

Craft at Any surface. For one Hatchet in Project Zomboid, collect 1× Hatchet and 1× Large Branch.

Recipe totals expand every ingredient into gatherable raw materials. Required tools are not consumed. Figures are verified against game data on the date shown on each page. Last verified 2026-09-12.

Ingredients

1Medium Handle

1Hatchet Head

Requires tools

1Ball-peen Hammer

1Straight Razor

Requires skills: Maintenance 1+

Dependency Crafting Chain

1Hatchet

Project Zomboid database synchronized. Last verified 2026-09-12.

Used to craft

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Frequently asked questions

How do you craft Hatchet in Project Zomboid?: Craft at Any surface. For one Hatchet in Project Zomboid, collect 1× Hatchet and 1× Large Branch.
What raw materials do you need for Hatchet in Project Zomboid?: You need 1× Hatchet and 1× Large Branch for one Hatchet (default recipe, quality 1).
Where do you craft Hatchet in Project Zomboid?: Use Any surface.
What is Hatchet used for in Project Zomboid?: Hatchet is used to craft items including Clawhammer Head and Hatchet Head.