GB Small Splitting Hatchet

[jds1]

Most of my axe work is splitting small/medium rounds for fireplace and firepit so the Gransfors Bruks Small Splitting Hatchet is perfect for me. It's got a 2 1/2 pound head, 2 1/2" face and 16" handle. Superb quality like all GB products.

The design is much like their larger splitting axes and mauls, so it powers though the wood. So far I've used it on well seasoned, but stubborn, chunks of knotted red oak as well as ash cut just this Spring. It's worked well on all the tough stuff and just blasts through kindling. It feels light enough for one hand use, but you can generate a LOT of power with a two hand swing!

It's compact and light enough to tote around, but I'll probably use it mostly at home, where it's got enough to keep it busy.

Jeff

 

[hollowdweller]

Cool. Always wanted to hear from somebody with one of those!:thumbup:

 

[jds1]

Cool. Always wanted to hear from somebody with one of those!:thumbup:

Try it, you'll like it!

Jeff

 

[siguy]

sounds good :thumbup:

i always thought it was a really cool idea; to have the edge thinly ground transitioning into really sharp shoulders instead of the traditional wedge shaped head. good to hear it works as well in real life as in my head

 

[Fonly]

Nice, a splitter with a head that looks right.

 

[sicily02]

Thanks for sharing that info Jeff. I have seen them but never really thought much about it till seeing your review. I really like your fire pit set up and the wood pile look great.

Bryan

 

[BarberFobic1992]

gransfors makes some great stuff :thumbup:

 

[jds1]

Thanks for sharing that info Jeff. I have seen them but never really thought much about it till seeing your review. I really like your fire pit set up and the wood pile look great.

Bryan

Thanks Bryan. Since it started cooling down we try to have a few fires every week.

Jeff

 

[shangchi108]

Cool review. Thank you!