Early Birthday Present

[riddleofsteel]

I got a early birthday present today, a new Gränsfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet. My first impression is extremely favorable. I like the feel and balance better than any hatchet I have handled to date. I took it out to the campsite in our woods and in just a few moments I had gathered enough wood for a good sized cooking fire. I split some of the larger pieces for kindling and the somewhat thick handle eye on the head made this job easier. The blade seemed well aligned to the handle and I chopped a large dead tree in two with no blisters. Very nice handle shape. I cut a few wooden tent style pegs from green wood and grove them in the ground. The rear poll of the head seems I little small but it does this job in an acceptable fashion. I can't wait until deer season the tapered poll should be useful to loosen deer hide.

 

[dialton]

They are indeed quality stuff. Mine was hair popping sharp out of the box too!

 

[Stickman]

A thoughtful gift that will only be enhanced by its timeless quality each time you use it. Enjoy!

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Lovely piece of steel! My wildlife hatchet is in my 'never sell' box. Extremely useful in the woods.

Slight thread drift: is there any beef on the handle of the BRKT Kephart?

 

[Cpl Punishment]

Glad you like it.

I think GB axes are one of the things that actually live up to the hype and are worth their price.

My Hunter's Axe is the finest axe I own, period.

 

[riddleofsteel]

If you mean do I like the handle on the Kephart, I do. I find it very comfortable in all grip angles. I have reached the point I enjoy the Kephart design handle as much as the Woodlore style knives.