Buy RS3 Rune hatchet
The RS3 Rune hatchet is the strongest hatchet that free players can use in RuneScape 3. It is better than the adamant hatchet and the volatile clay hatchet. Players use it mostly for Woodcutting, but it also works as a melee weapon in combat.
You need level 50 Woodcutting to chop trees with it. To wield it as a weapon, you need level 50 Attack. As a weapon, it is a tier 50 melee item with a slash style, 850 accuracy, and a max hit of 240.
The Rune hatchet fits on your tool belt, so it does not take up space in your backpack. It is also needed for some hard clue scrolls, which makes it handy for Treasure Trails.
Players with level 50 Smithing can make this hatchet at an anvil with one rune bar. It can also be disassembled for parts like head parts, blade parts, and strong components. The item weighs 1.36 kg. It is a solid pick for any free player who wants a strong tool for chopping trees and a backup weapon at the same time.