Helle, Gransfors and a fire

Pr3inar

Pr3inar

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Todays line-up
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Splitting some birch
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Pose with the end result
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Fossekallen and Wildlife hatchet
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Some whittling while the fire catches on
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Ta-da!
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I have a small forest axe. Like it a lot. Good for one or two hand use. Head design is perfection and the overall build is top shelf. Just a really good tool.
 
I own the Hatchet.
It’s really nice.
I probably should’ve bought the small forest ax instead, only because it would’ve suited my purposes better.
 
Boattale said:
I have a small forest axe. Like it a lot. Good for one or two hand use. Head design is perfection and the overall build is top shelf. Just a really good tool.
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The way the head just glides throug branches with a small flick of the arm, and still beeing reasonably able to split a log the thickness of my upper arm lengthwise makes it my favorite item to bring! I guess the SMF is even more capable, having a longer handle
 
Pr3inar said:
The way the head just glides throug branches with a small flick of the arm, and still beeing reasonably able to split a log the thickness of my upper arm lengthwise makes it my favorite item to bring! I guess the SMF is even more capable, having a longer handle
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I always enjoy your posts/pics... tools at work.

I'd also recommend checking out the Small Forest model. As mentioned already, all the benefits of the hatchet with a bit more handle for bigger jobs. Works equally well both one or two handed but still small enough to carry around for a day in the bush. I have a few, and have also hung some older (non GB) heads on a GB small forest haft because of its perfect size.

The Helles are great as well. My Gaupe fits my hand like a glove and is a joy to use. Also check out the Temagami, its full tang and can take a bit more abuse... but you're already carrying an axe so maybe less important.

Looks like you're already enjoying yourself out there anyway.
 
Keyopp said:
I always enjoy your posts/pics... tools at work.

I'd also recommend checking out the Small Forest model. As mentioned already, all the benefits of the hatchet with a bit more handle for bigger jobs. Works equally well both one or two handed but still small enough to carry around for a day in the bush. I have a few, and have also hung some older (non GB) heads on a GB small forest haft because of its perfect size.

The Helles are great as well. My Gaupe fits my hand like a glove and is a joy to use. Also check out the Temagami, its full tang and can take a bit more abuse... but you're already carrying an axe so maybe less important.

Looks like you're already enjoying yourself out there anyway.
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Thank you very much!

I have considered the SMF many times, but don’t know if the difference from the hatchet is big enough to justify it..

I have the Temagami, but because of the sheath I just end up carry the Fossekallen (or Mandra) more often. Still a great knife tho’!
 
I love Helle knives; have a dozen or so plus the knives I've crafted using Helle blades. Their laminated blades are fantastic!
Enjoy your warm fire.
Rich
 
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