Little Package Big Punch - The Hand Hatchet from Gransfors Bruks is perfect for making kindling as well as being tough enough to handle heavier work. It can be easily packed in the side pocket of most rucksacks.
● Very packable but still packs a punch
● Perfect for prepping kindling
● Can split wood for a campfire
● Ideal for roughing out spoons and bowls
● Rough handle for grip when carving
● The most compact all-rounder from Gransfors
Extremely popular as an EDC with bushcrafters. It shares the same head as the Wildlife hatchet (Gransfors best selling forest axe) with a short handle making it a great little all rounder.
● Length with handle: 24 cm (9.5")
● Head weight 0.6kg (24oz)
● Total Weight: 0.7kg (1.3lb)
● Cutting edge 7.5cm (3")
***PLEASE NOTE***
THE HANDLE IS DELIBERATELY ROUGHEND TO AID IN CARVING AND FOR BETTER GRIP WITH ONE HAND
Common Questions
What is the Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet 413 for?
It is an excellent scouting and camping axe. Despite its short handle it can fell small trees, and it is great for limbing and for splitting kindling and firewood. Many carvers also use it for roughing out spoons and bowls.
How big and heavy is it?
It is about 24cm (9.5 inches) long and weighs about 0.6kg. The short handle is what sets it apart: the head is the same size as on the Wildlife Hatchet, so it is very compact for its power.
Can I carry it in my rucksack or keep it in the car?
Yes. It takes up very little space. The sheath covers the edge and the top of the poll, which stops the axe head cutting into your rucksack.
Hand Hatchet or Wildlife Hatchet?
They have the same head. The Hand Hatchet has a 24cm handle, so it packs smaller. The Wildlife Hatchet 415 has a longer 35cm handle, which gives it more power. For something even smaller, see the Small Hatchet 410.
What comes with it?
A vegetable-tanned leather sheath and Gransfors Bruk's axe book. Gransfors Bruk gives a 20-year warranty on its axes, so keep your receipt.
How do I look after it, and can I get a replacement handle?
Gransfors Bruk recommends oiling the axe head before you put it away for any length of time, treating the handle with Gransfors oil once a year, and checking regularly that the head is firmly on the handle. We stock the Gransfors Axe Care Kit, which includes oil, wax and the dual-grade ceramic axe stone, as well as the linseed oil and leather sheath wax separately. For other sharpening options there is the diamond sharpener and a natural whetstone, plus spare sheaths. For the handle, we stock a genuine replacement handle, and handles for most of the range.
Can I see one before I buy?
Yes. We stock more than 35 Gransfors Bruk axes and tools, and carry a large selection in our shop in Llangollen, so you can handle them and compare sizes before you choose. You can also order online and collect in store with Click and Collect, or browse the full Gransfors Bruk range.