The Gränsfors Wildlife Hatchet is a traditional scouting and camping axe that delivers excellent cutting power in a compact, packable size. It shares the same head as the Gränsfors Hand Hatchet but features a longer 35 cm handle, giving it extra swing and striking force — perfect for campers, scouts, and outdoor enthusiasts who want more power without added bulk.Practical to carry in your rucksack, the Wildlife Hatchet is ideal for felling small trees, lopping large branches, and splitting small logs for the campfire. Its thoughtfully shaped leather sheath covers both the edge and the top of the poll, protecting your gear and stopping the axe head from cutting into your pack.Each hatchet is hand-forged in Sweden by Gränsfors Bruk AB, built with a durable hickory handle and finished with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath for long-lasting performance and safe transport.Key Features & BenefitsTraditional scouting & camping axe — lightweight yet powerfulLonger handle (35 cm) for increased swing and cutting forcePerfect for felling small trees, trimming large branches, and splitting firewoodCompact size makes it easy to pack in a rucksackProtective leather sheath prevents damage to your gearHand-forged in Sweden by master axe makers at Gränsfors Bruk ABTechnical SpecificationsSKU: 415Length with Handle: 35 cmWeight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lb)Sheath: Vegetable-tanned leatherManufacturer: Gränsfors Bruk ABIdeal For: Campers, scouts, hikers, and outdoor adventurers who need a lightweight but powerful axe for preparing wood and tackling outdoor tasks.ABOUT GRANSFORS BRUKFor more than 100 years, Gränsfors Bruk has built up a business around the production of hand-forged axes and axe knowledge. With a main focus on quality and environmental responsibility.AXE MODELSWe are often asked about what type of axe to choose. When selecting your axe, it becomes crucial to determine its intended purpose. Are you planning to use it for chopping wood in the forest or constructing a log house? The main difference between axes is the edge. Most commonly, the edge faces the direction of travel, parallel with the handle. There are also axes where the edge is perpendicular, although these are less common. Examples include Gränsfors Bruk’s Straight Adzes and Gutter Adzes.A typical chopper is Gränsfors Bruk’s Splitting Axe, which has quite a thin edge but a much broader and thicker poll. Therefore, This helps to split the wood apart. A prime example of a carving axe is Gränsfors Bruk’s Carpenter’s Axe. This has a long, thin and straight edge with a straight, pointed bevel face and a narrower poll, which makes it perfect for carving. The Carpenter’s Axe is not suitable for heavier work such as tree felling and log splitting. The pointed angle of the blade is not designed for that.People today mainly use axes as tools and classify them into three groups: Forest Axes, Splitting Axes, and Log-building Axes.
