The distinguishing feature of the Gränsfors Bruk Hand Hatchet is its short handle relative to the size of its head. It is extremely practical to carry in your rucksack on forest walks, or to keep in the car as it takes up very little space. The shape of the sheath, which covers the edge and the top part of the poll, also stops the axe head cutting into your backpack. The Hand Hatchet makes an excellent scouting, bushcraft and camping axe. Despite its short handle, the axe can be used to fell small trees. It is also great for limbing and for splitting kindling and firewood. Many parents looking to find a great 'first axe' for any budding young woodworkers or bushcrafters, often choose this axe due to its size and ease of control.
This axe shares the same head as the Gränsfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet and the Gränsfors Bruk Large Carving Hatchet (double-sided ground). But due to the shorter chunkier handle, the balance feels very different, making it seem heavier than it actually is. The grip of the handle has circular grooves which give a steady grip even if your hands are wet or sticky.
Specifications:
- Purpose & Dimension: Ideal for bushcraft and camping activities, ensuring maximum efficiency in minimal space.
- Weight & Handle: Weighing 600 grams (1.3lbs) with a 240mm (10") American hickory handle, it provides a textured grip for better control.
- Sheath & Extras: The hatchet comes with a Gransfors Bruk grain leather sheath as standard. For those seeking a more premium feel, there's an option to upgrade to the Woodsmith Premium Sheath, hand-stitched and crafted from 3.2mm vegetable-tanned leather. Additionally, each purchase includes the Gränsfors Bruk Axe Book and a twenty-year forging guarantee as standard.
About Gränsfors Bruk:
For more than 100 years, Gränsfors Bruk AB has built a business upon handcrafted axes and axe expertise, with a focus on quality and environmental responsibility. When it comes to the quality and feel of the axes, this is reflected in the experience and skill of the individual craftsman. Each axe is signed with the smith’s initials as a guarantee of quality.
The company is located in the Swedish village of Gränsfors in northern Hälsingland. The forge sits at the heart of the village and you can hear the rhythmic pounding as you approach, a sound we always take pleasure from when we visit!
We are lucky to be one of the few retailers of Gränsfors Bruk axes in the UK, which has been based on a long standing relationship between our small family business and their forge. We like to think that our close ties to the forge and the alignment in ethos between our two companies make us a knowledgeable, premium purveyor of their world class tools. If you have any questions at all in any product in the Gränsfors range - please reach out to our friendly team and we'll be more than happy to help.
