Wild Stoves

Compact, robust, beautifully crafted to last the lifetime of a wild cook and beyond...

£58.95 [In Stock]

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The Hand Hatchet is slightly smaller than the Wildlife Hatchet. It has a similar head to the Wildlife Hatchet (slightly shorter) but a short, robust textured handle (like the Hunters Axe to improve grip). The hatchet has a 3 inch cutting edge, a 9½ inch hickory handle and weighs only about 730g. The hatchet comes with a grain-leather sheath.

Developed by Lennart Pettersson (LP) at Gransfors Bruks in Sweden. Lennart, axe smith, knife smith, back-packer and fisherman has created a little hatchet which can be used as an axe and a knife. The poll, slightly rounded, functions like a "priest".

The roots of Gransfors hand Hatchet go back many thousand years. In the old days in Europe it was common to carry a belt axe which could be used as a knife and an axe, a valuable tool and a weapon. A nice belt axe was also a symbol of status. In the 16th and 17th century, the French began trading axes with the American Indians.

TheGransfors hand hatchet is a functional new design. It is hand forged of high carbon Swedish steel and tempered at the bit to a hardness of 57 Rockwell C. To forge a small axe with the hole in the head requires great craftsman skill.

Specifications

The best in quality construction
Small pack design
Industry leading designers
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Just over 3 inches cutting edge
9 ½ inches hickory handle
Weighs only 730g. (approx)
Comes with a grain-leather sheath