Family: Iconic
Date: 2004

Mass: 34g
Frame:
Lens:
O-Luminum is 40% lighter than pure titanium, giving Hatchet? a finished weight of just over one ounce. Machined with tolerances of one thousandth of an inch, the digitally rendered contours blend linear earstems with sculpturally integrated hinges, custom engineered with spring mechanisms for a comfortable fit. Patented XYZ Optics® maximizes clarity at all angles of view, and Unobtainium® components increase grip with perspiration. Prescription ready.
Brown
Titanium Iridium
$260
05-882
Carbon
Black Iridium
$275
12-691
Carbon
Black Iridium Polarized
$305
12-828
Mercury
Titanium Clear
$260
05-881
Pewter
Black Iridium
$250
05-883
Raw
Ice Iridium
$260
05-889
Raw
VR28 Black Iridium
$250
05-890


Graham -
Frame: Raw
Lens: Ice Iridium

My favorite pair of glasses ever! Had to really track these down when I got them. It was right after they had been discontinued and was lucky enough to be working at Sunglass Hut when someone returned a pair and I quickly bought them up before someone else could! I just wish I could find more!!! I want them in every frame and lens! I love them THAT much!
plutonium54 -
Frame:carbon
Lens:black iridium polarized

When I first saw them,I got really impressed with these.I can say (can't help doing so),that they are the best way to close a historic era for oakley.Just think which great models did we enjoy from 98 'till 2004:the minute,the straight jacket,valves,plate,most of the x metals.And now these...They are definitely the perfect pinnacle of the so called (by oakley themselves)"organic design" of sunglasses.
What are they?The implementation of the oakley organic muscular design,on the maximum degree I think.A flowing,smooth curve,with endlees detail,and full of personality.Starting from their own appearance,they have a deply loustrous highly polished finish,as if there was some kind of lacquer on the aluminum.I mean,the wires don't have that,the x metals don't have that.It's the hatchet that I see this kind of gloss for the first time.And I can ensure you that no matter how rigid and strong the aluminum is,it appears as smooth and soft as you can imagine.This effect is specially present on the carbon finish,but having seen the mercury as well,I certainly confirm it on the other models too.The orbitals,aggressive,round on the eye brows,and with sharp edges everywhere else.The earstems,thick and thin at the same time,with the oakley registered fin always present close to the temples.While the whole outcome,resembles both unknown and the splice,it has a personality all its own,due to the very light and thinner than both of the aforementioned,frame,which with the exception of the earstems is closer to the x metals,if not even the wires,in terms of thickness.Unobtainium is placed both on the nosepiece and on the earstems,with the latter ones,being wider and longer compared to all the designs that I can think of right now.And the two hinges do a great job in holding the glasses tight on the head.My only objection would be on that,the fact that the frame is one piece,stiff but light because of the aluminum,and unfortunately without flex couplers.In general I'm not in favor of this idea,which I see that is applied to many other pairs as well,just like the half x.They are somewhat thin and light.But they are still not wires.So,I would expect some more flexibility.Since I read a lot of complaints over here about the plastic hinges' longevity,I say that we should all consider that all of the o-matter pairs' dual cam hinges are probably made from the same material as those.And I believe that there haven't been any complaints up to now in regard with the o-matter hinges' quality.So I think that nobody should worry on that.By the way,the hatchets' hinges are identical to those of the mag switch.
Taking under considaration all of the above,and combining them with seven highly attactive frame/lens combinations,oakley sure achieved making a pair that is gonna be remembered as a milestone to the likes of their highly praised series.They showed once more,that they can introduce something really different any time they want.Because,the hatchet is in terms of design,and material,definitely something different.
anonymous -
Frame: Hinges are pure junk! And of course Oakley conveniently cannot fix them, no parts! Go figure. WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!
Lens:
O4life -
Frame: pewter
Lens: black
one of my wifes favorite pairs on me. They fit perfect to my face Im happy I bought them
rigor_mortiz -
Frame: carbon (ducati)
Lens: black iridium

since a lot of people are wearing juliets, i've decided to get myself a pair of hatchets, since i like to be unique and be different. these are not too common since its a discontinued model so i got it from ebay. the moment i hold the hatchet in my hands, i noticed how tough and sturdy it is. very lightweight and good for driving since it effectively blocks direct sunlight. i do not recommend this sunglasses for people with large heads/face since the frame is small, but overall, its a good alternative to the juliets if you want to stand out from the crowd
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