Gransfors Bruk Small Splitting Axe 441 Carving Sets making quick work of branches

making quick work of branches that would typically require a chainsaw

with an 8-inch blade

offering more one-strike splits with each swing

conforming to gentle curves and ensuring consistent contact across the entire cutting surface

Gransfors Bruk Small Splitting Axe 441 Carving Sets making quick work of branchesThis axe can be managed with one hand. Forged and ground to a concave, quite thin blade at the bit. This design helps the axe to go fast into the wood and then split efficiently when the thicker part hits the wood and pushes apart the wood. The poll on this axe, like the poll on most axes is not designed for pounding on a wedge. The head weighs 2 lb. The face is 2 in. The 20 in. hickory handle has circular grooves at the grip and a steel collar