Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet | Review 

The sheath I just received with my axe - January 2022- is perfectly good. The leather is full grain thick and stiff and it’s constructed well. The edge does not come in contact with the rivets and it fits so that the axe will not cut into the leather. A great sheath and a nice little axe that came razor sharp.

This little ax is the most valuable blade in my pack when I go hunting. I use it to limb trees when I’m climbing, cut open packages, and other camp chores. It’s outstanding for fleshing a hide in the field too.

My wife gave me this model for Valentine’s Day, I love the quality!

7:14 count your fingers... that was close!

I have about 8 Gransfors Bruks axes/hatchet. I want the 513 but not for use chopping, I personally feel it is designed for small wood work, but mainly I am purchasing for food. Used aa wildlife hatchet, but need the palm swell and shorter handle, but this and a dutch oven make a good combination. Much better leverage than a knife.

I have their Scandi forest axe and it has served me very well for over a decade. It's more than paid for itself, if you deal with wood at all. My lady has wanted an axe and gets more comfortable the more she can control the swing or choke up. I think the next step up in length is better over all for the extra leverage and reach. As for the sheath, your dad's looks amazing, but something to note: the rivets on the stock one, no matter the quality, are brass which is softer than carbon steel and meant to be so. If you manage to bump/cut into the rivets it won't do devastating damage to the blade. Stainless steel will put up more of a fight on the edge and increase your risk of chipping. I will agree that for the premium the cover ought to be a bit more up to snuff. I don't mind the tip out method, it keeps it from falling off if the snap catches, which has happened to me. Nearly lost my cover multiple times processing cords. If he is still making custom leather, there are snaps that open one way and I can't recommend them enough, especially for bush tools.

I have a feeling that anyone serious enough to buy a Gränsfors Bruk axe of any sort would be intelligent enough to take the sheath off of the axe before swinging it.

Maybe I'm weird, but I like the gransfors sheath better. Not saying yours is bad but I like the rivets. I won't be trying to chop with my sheath on lol. Pretty good review though

I enjoy your review. This is my opinion on the way the Gransfors sheath was produced with the feature that prevents the hatchet from coming straight out of the sheath. It adds another level of protection against loss if it's belt carried using the sheath as it has been demonstrated in other reviews. Also against accidentally dislodging the hatchet and or injury. Certainly doesn't seem as well built as your father's design though. Why didn't he use brass rivets though if you don't mind my asking. In case the hatchet should cut through the leather. The softer metal shouldn't mar the blade. Right?

Arent the rivets on the gransfors sheath brass? Brass is softer than that swidish steel so of it were to hit them it wouldnt ruin your blade

I have the small forest axe and love it. Thinking about adding this guy to pair with it and replace the lg knife I carry. Seems more versatile, the GB hatchet. Thoughts

First thing I did when I got my first GB Axe was learn how to work with leather and make a sheath.

Impressive little axe, and awesome sheath! Cheers from Sunny Mexico

Got mine in today don’t sand Handel they come rough for grip just use boiled linseed oil

Zoolander: "What is this, an axe for ants?"

What about carving spoons? Or the next size bigger? Thank you

Just ordered mine today

I like to buy this hatchet.

Beautiful little axe. Looks to be almost the same size and weight as the Bear Grylls hatchet I have seen but this is the real deal. Wow, so nice looking and the handmade sheath your father makes really completes this. Scary sharp too. Anyone using this better be careful. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and your family!

I have one, and the manual reads not to torque the AXE from side to side when splitting wood. Manual reads to rock the AXE back and forth.

You do a amazing axe reviews thanks

Well, today I bought my little Gransfors Bruk axe.. watching some videos on it, your vid came up, loved your product, so I bought your sheath and belt holder for it. Ya sold me me brother, can’t wait to see how it all works out.

Try the husqvarna hiking hatchet!

I like the handle shape very much. As much as the head wich is really good designed and proportioned.

a multi tool and this is all you need for a day hike or carving or processing kindling at a camp fire. it doesnt replace a good hatchet tho

Lovely sheath indeed.

If it had a 14" handle it would be brilliant. I put a straight handle on mine and it is brilliant! Better than any hawk on the market.

Love mine, own several Gransfors Bruks 🌲👷‍♂️👍💪💪

4 years late but is this a review of the hand axe or your sheath. Either way, I think if I buy this axe you might get an order for a sheath.

This hatchet is meant to be used for carving.

Love your sheath and holster for my Gransfors Bruks Hand Hatchet & Small Forest Axe. I highly recomend!

That YAE sheath is very nice looking. Thanks for making this video!👍

Do the sheath fit the Hultafors Ågelsjön Mini Hatchet? The cutting egde on the hultafors is 3 incehes but idk if it fits? I really want to buy you sheath its very cool.

Great review.

Outstanding review

Kindling Axe. .....that was a fitting name for it.

Can you buy one of your sheath without the badging? No marking...

i'm an executioner. what axe you recommend.

Awesome review!! God bless!

I appreciate the videos but there is really nothing wrong with the sheath it’s a good quality to sheath

You keep calling this brand and various models 'rare' and 'difficult to get' well they are not rare and not hard to get.

you kinda made it look dangerous. and the sheath they make is perfect and will age beautifully.

Are you trying to review the axe or sell your product. I have the small forest axe and the sheath in that is way better then the one on the wildlife hatchet. Maybe you got one from a duff batch

You can get 2nd choice axes from them that cost ca 1/3 less. good deal imo.

Top notch my friend!

I want one of these so bad for my Bushcraft bag

NOT "the smallest hatchet from Gransfors Bruks" (0:14-0:18). Their Mini Hatchet is significantly smaller and lighter.

Tried to buy the sheath recommended for my axe. Went through the process but transaction after using PayPal was stuck for 20 minutes before I cut it off, since it was swirling to no end. Don’t know if transaction went through or not. Is there an explanation for this problem?

Nice review Nice sheath you have helped design. Do u offer it with a way to attach to your belt?

Any thoughts on this vs. the Mini (Small) Hatchet? Thanks

I have the same one and the Small Forest too, brilliant axes. Can you send your sheath to UK?

It is good for tiny kindling that is used for starting the campfire. You need the forest axe for larger kindling..

Awesome, i am looking at the Hand Hatchet, but love the YAE sheath

Awesome review, as always Eugene. Who's at the camera btw?

Have a smallforest also

Is this the #413 model please? Thanks for the video from UK

If you choice gransfors mini or hultrafors mini?

Love mine

Tried to order the sheath they are currently unavailable

Cheers Mate!

my boyfriend is dying for an excuse to get one of these!!! lol

I have a small forest I want the hatchet

Zero reason to use this versus the same hatchet with a longer handle. Why? because the few inches longer one is the same price, still fits in a pack, and is the exact same weight. Yet you get a lot more cutting power. Kinda gimmicky, but it looks cool

what are you doing??? ax can not be given lateral load. you show people a bad example ...

it’s my car ‘brother be good’ hatchet

Its "Bruk" not "Bruks". Look on the handle.

I love mine

what about the mini?!

You repeatedly mention the "wilderness" hatchet as having the same head. I think you are talking about the "wildlife hatchet". To be sure, there is a "Gransfors Bruks Ray Mears Wilderness Axe" which was a collaboration between GB and Ray Mears but it has a very different head. The one that has the same head as the hand hatchet is the "wildlife hatchet". My second comment has to do with the functionality of this hatchet. I admit, I love GB products and currently own four of their axes/hatchets. This one is tempting too. But when I try to think about it objectively, I can't help but conclude that about 90% of what this hatchet does could also be done with a sturdy knife like the Bark River Bushcrafter 2 or Bravo 1.5. The biggest difference is that the knife weighs far less and can easily be carried on the belt. As you say, this hatchet can be used for hunting purposes but a good knife will outperform it any day. It can be used for carving, but a knife will work better. It can be used for making feather sticks but the knife will once again outperform. As for splitting kindling, the hatchet will be a bit quicker than battoning with a knife, but the difference isn't too significant. This hatchet can probably split slightly bigger pieces of wood, but that is the only thing I can think of where it is significantly better than a big, sturdy knife. So then I have to ask myself... am I just going to become a Gransfors collector, or do I buy their products to actually use them?

Great review, where did you get your cap, thx.

I sanded my Handel down an put linseed oil on it , to make it perfect

Did u treat handel

Very nice👍

How much is sheath

Thanks!!!

you dont want an axe to cut through its sheath. not that it is any likely, just your reasoning seems off.

It’s a day pack axe to r companion axe

axes are not hammers. and don't twist it in wood.

A giveaway of this axe going on at the channel! Check it out!

It's $150 now. They are raising the price every year.

Everyone tries to make a product that is different from other competitors. But all they really create is something stupid that has little use. A hatchet or axe is not rocket science. And the designs that are old are the end of the line of evolution. The best designs have already been made.

The sheath it comes with is doesn't look bad at all, tbh, why do you have to pull arguments against it out of your...? Oh yes, the other one costs $40. Go on, delete my comment now.

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You got off topic when you talked about the sheath

GB makes a wonderful axe that is super high quality, but I've found Husqvarna to be a better value.

The metal in the back of the axe is softer do not get into the habit of pounding stakes and other things with it...It will eventually split and ruin the entire tool. The reason it is round and soft is because it is designed to be used to seperate skins of animals from the carcass. Wranglerstar is the best source on youtube where axes and axe safety is concerned.

This is Not their smallest hatchet

Man this hatchet is only for carving

Beautiful. But other than coolness I think a BK2 would do all its jobs even easier. 🔪✨

Nonsense. This little axe is for CARVING.

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木を持った手に向かって斧を振りかざすのは大変危険です。 常識ですよ！

Unreal. People twisting these blades when embeded in wood! These are for feathering, chopping wrist size branches, splitting manageable pieces - they are NOT for the abuse this guys doing! 'Torque that handle' yeah and break the blade edge wait and see. Bad advice.

8:26 Damage!

$185+ tax on Amazon prime today. I bought one to keep in my rucksack.

Great review.