Wetterlings vs Gransfors Bruks?

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Sufler

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My "x5" thread caused me to ask this question. I'm sorta playing with the idea of a small (even mini) belt hatchet. I've read plenty already on the Wetterlings vs. Gransfors Bruk comparison, but I wanted to ask the "forumates" here for their opinion.

So far, my understanding is that Wetterlings quality is a hit or miss at half the price of the Bruks. And, Bruks now owns Wetterlings.

Let me know what else I should know.

Thanks!

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There was a thread not a month ago that discussed this exact topic.

I think most people agreed that the overall quality is nearly identical, but more time is spent on the sharpening of a GB.

So, I would argue that your assertion of the hit or miss thing is faulty, the sharpening might be a hit or miss but the rest should be tip top.
 
Bruks does not own Wetterlings.

The same guy owns both companies, but they remain separate.
 
Most of the recent Wetterlings I've seen have been really nice. I bought a Wetterlings Chopping axe, a big thing, and it would shave.

I'm not sure but I think GB may hold the edge on axes of a similar size being lighter though.
 
I am sure that GB axes are fine tools. I do know that my two Wetterlings are cutting machines. :D
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Mods,

This should probably be moved to the Axe, Tomahawk, & Hatchet forum.

Thank you.
 
I have a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe that I wisely decided to withdraw from the exchange. Just something about the old school way of doing things and that unsurpassed quality. Don't get me wrong, I like my Fiskars X7 very much too. ;)

After reading plenty of reviews on different belt-sized hatchets, I'm liking the Wetterlings Small Axe and GB's Mini Hatchet.

:)
 
I have a GB Wildlife hatchet and a Wetterlings carpenters axe
The GB had a much better F&F
 
Got a Wett. hatchet and a G.B. small forest axe. Don't see much difference between the two other than size. The G.B. sheath was better though.
 
The Wetterlings used to be great deals until they starting charging within $10 of Gransfors axes recently. I have a great fondness for them, but the huge price increase without the addition of a warranty or greater quality control is a tough pill to swallow.
 
coloradowildman said:
The Wetterlings used to be great deals until they starting charging within $10 of Gransfors axes recently. I have a great fondness for them, but the huge price increase without the addition of a warranty or greater quality control is a tough pill to swallow.
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Wow. I appreciate that insight. I was not aware of the significant warranty difference between Gransfors and Wetterlings. Which brings up a good question - what is the Wetterlings warranty? I was not able to find it on their site. And, yes, I've noticed the price difference shrinking as well.

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Sufler said:
Wow. I appreciate that insight. I was not aware of the significant warranty difference between Gransfors and Wetterlings. Which brings up a good question - what is the Wetterlings warranty? I was not able to find it on their site. And, yes, I've noticed the price difference shrinking as well.

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Wetterlings doesn't offer a warranty on their axes.
 
Sufler said:
Do they give any consideration to the customer if one fails?
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If it's fairly new, sometimes they will, but you'll have to write them in Sweden. When Wetterlings were cheaper, it was a trade-off, and living without the warranty wasn't as bad. At the new prices, if it breaks/bad heat treat, you're pretty much on your own, and out of a bit more money. With a Gransfors, you've got 20 years against a manufacturer's defect.
 
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