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The result is a lineup of hatchets, felling axes, carving axes, and splitting tools that behave less like hardware store impulse buys and more like something you'll eventually hand down to someone who complains about everything you own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you need a hand hatchet small enough to disappear into a daypack, a longer-handled axe with the leverage to actually fell something, or a splitting maul that turns a woodpile into kindling without an argument, this collection covers the physics for you. Each tool is built for a specific job rather than every job badly, because a Swedish blacksmith who's been doing this since before your grandfather was born has strong opinions about using the right axe for the right task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gransfors-bruk-wildlife-hatchet","title":"Gransfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gränsfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet is a Swedish-forged camping and scouting axe with the same proven head as the Hand Hatchet, mounted on a longer handle for extra leverage — making it the right tool for felling small trees, lopping branches, and splitting firewood, while still packing small enough for a rucksack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it as the Hand Hatchet's taller, stronger sibling. Same hand-forged head, same obsession with getting the geometry exactly right, but a few extra inches of handle that translate — thanks to basic lever physics, which the blacksmiths at Gränsfors Bruk clearly paid attention to in school — into noticeably more felling power per swing. It's the axe scouts, campers, and bushcraft nerds alike reach for when a hatchet needs to do more than whittle: taking down small trees, chopping larger branches down to size, or splitting logs for a campfire that actually catches on the first try. At 1.3 lbs and 13.77 inches, it rides easily in a pack without weighing down the trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vegetable-tanned leather sheath isn't just handsome (though it is); it's engineered to wrap over the edge and the top of the poll so the blade can't quietly saw a hole through your rucksack while you're not looking. It's the kind of detail that separates a tool built for one good season from one built, like this axe, to outlast several camping trips, a few questionable \"I've got this\" tree-felling attempts, and possibly you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e415\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength with handle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.77 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Wildlife Hatchet and the Hand Hatchet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSame forged head, longer handle — the Wildlife Hatchet trades a bit of fine control for more swinging power, which is the better trade when you're felling or splitting rather than carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Wildlife Hatchet fell a tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — it's built with enough handle length and head weight to fell small trees and handle larger branches, not just kindling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gransfors Bruk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42539882741834,"sku":"210000068245","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/9866\/3498\/files\/wildlife-hatchet-4331564.jpg?v=1758026945"},{"product_id":"gransfors-bruk-small-forest-axe","title":"Gränsfors Bruk Small Forest Axe (Model 420)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gränsfors Bruk Small Forest Axe (Model 420) is a compact, 2-pound axe with a larger head and longer handle than the Wildlife Hatchet, giving it more chopping power while still fitting in a rucksack. It is excellent for felling trees and limbing, and it comes with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it as the hatchet's older sibling, the one who stayed in school and now takes the woodpile seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Axe Earns Its Place in Your Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore chopping power than the Wildlife Hatchet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A larger head and longer handle put more swing behind every stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill small enough for a rucksack:\u003c\/strong\u003e It packs down without taking over the whole bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the real work:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is excellent for felling trees and limbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-tanned leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gränsfors Bruk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength with handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGränsfors Bruk Small Forest Axe: Quick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Gränsfors Bruk Small Forest Axe used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is excellent for felling trees and limbing, and it is small enough to fit into a rucksack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Small Forest Axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 19.6 inches long with the handle and weighs 2 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Small Forest Axe and the Wildlife Hatchet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Small Forest Axe has a larger head and a longer handle, so it provides more chopping power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Gransfors Small Forest Axe come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It includes a vegetable-tanned leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the model number?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Small Forest Axe is Model 420.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gransfors Bruk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42539882872906,"sku":"210000068251","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/9866\/3498\/files\/small-forest-axe-1066716.jpg?v=1758026947"},{"product_id":"gransfors-bruk-outdoor-axe","title":"Gransfors Bruk Outdoor Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gränsfors Bruk Outdoor Axe was developed with the help of Swedish survival expert Lars Fält, and is ideal for those who want to use an axe in different ways when out and about in the countryside. Although it is light, it can be used to fell a tree – thanks to its relatively long handle and heavy, elongated head. The Outdoor Axe is also excellent for limbing a tree. The handle has a protective steel collar near the head so that the axe can be used for light wood splitting tasks. It can also be used as a large knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLars Fält established the Swedish Armed Forces Survival School and has trained the Swedish Army Ranger Battalion for 35 years at both the Ranger School and Parachute Ranger School. 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It is forged and ground to a concave, quite thin blade at the bit. The Small Splitting Axe cuts quickly and easily into the wood and then effectively splits it as the broader section pushes apart the wood. The handle has a protective steel collar below the axe head and circular grooves towards the end for an extra firm grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplitting Axes should not be used for striking a wedge or as a wedge. Only the Splitting Maul is designed for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes product_meta\" width=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"sku_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sku\"\u003e441\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_l%c3%a4ngd-med-skaft\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eLength with handle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23.6 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_vikt\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_eggskydd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Gransfors Bruk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42539882971210,"sku":"210000068257","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/9866\/3498\/files\/small-splitting-axe-1166942.jpg?v=1758026949"},{"product_id":"gransfors-bruk-hunters-axe","title":"Gransfors Bruk Hunters Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gränsfors Bruk Hunters Axe (418) is made with the hunter in mind. 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