Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory for axes?

No, this attribute is optional. Google will attempt to categorize your products automatically if you omit it, though manually providing the ID 1171 ensures higher accuracy.

Should I use product_type for my axes instead of google_product_category?

No, you should use both. The product_type attribute is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is for Google's official taxonomy requirements.

Can I use the category path instead of the numeric ID 1171?

Yes, you can use either the numeric ID 1171 or the full path 'Hardware > Tools > Axes'. Both methods are accepted by Google Merchant Center feeds.

Google product category

Axes

Category ID1171

Full path for the feedHardware > Tools > Axes

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Hyper Tough Single Bit Axe
Husky Single Bit Michigan Axe
Hyper Tough Camp Axe
Fiskars Super Splitting Axe
Estwing Camper's Axe
Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe
Ozark Trail Hatchet
Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe
The Perfect Axe Warwood Tool Hickory Handle
Estwing Black Eagle Double Bit Axe
Gransfors Bruk Carpenters Axe
Kings County Tools Wood Splitting Maul
Estwing Sportsman's Axe
Hults Bruk Kisa Felling Axe
Hults Bruk Almike Hatchet

Category Overview

The Axes category, identified by the unique Google product category ID 1171, belongs to the Hardware > Tools > Axes hierarchy. This specific classification is designed for handheld manual tools used for chopping, splitting, or felling wood.

Included Products

This category is intended for traditional and modern manual axes. Examples found in the US market include single-bit felling axes, camp axes, hatchets, splitting axes, double-bit axes, and carpenter's axes. Whether these tools feature wooden hickory handles or modern composite materials, they fall under this specific designation. The focus remains on tools designed for wood-cutting utility tasks rather than heavy machinery or specialized power equipment.

What Does Not Belong

Avoid placing items here that function as power tools or different hand tools. For instance, log splitters, which are typically mechanical or hydraulic machines, belong to the Log Splitters category. Similarly, tools meant for digging, such as mattocks or pickaxes, should be categorized under Mattocks & Pickaxes. If you are selling manual tools like hammers, saws, or chisels, please use their respective categories, such as Hammers or Carving Chisels & Gouges. This ensures Google correctly identifies the attributes associated with your specific hardware.

Implementation Details

To assign this category in your feed, use the numeric ID 1171 or the full path string: Hardware > Tools > Axes. Providing this value is optional, but recommended to override automatic categorization, ensuring Google understands your product taxonomy without relying on algorithm guesses.

Frequently asked questions

Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory for axes?: No, this attribute is optional. Google will attempt to categorize your products automatically if you omit it, though manually providing the ID 1171 ensures higher accuracy.
Should I use product_type for my axes instead of google_product_category?: No, you should use both. The product_type attribute is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is for Google's official taxonomy requirements.
Can I use the category path instead of the numeric ID 1171?: Yes, you can use either the numeric ID 1171 or the full path 'Hardware > Tools > Axes'. Both methods are accepted by Google Merchant Center feeds.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Инструменты > Топоры
uk: Обладнання та технічні вироби > Інструменти > Сокири