While not a 'Woodsman' (per se), as a former volunteer for my Local Wildlife Trust i've grown to appreciate the hidden value of a well-crafted tool for use in appropriate non-violent circumstances, and am happy to have it as it's an asset in my backpack. Have been a keen Bushcraft enthusiast for many years, am am happy to learn how to use the Hatchet effectively in essential situations (while still retaining my fingers)! - A Beautifully Crafted, razor-sharp tool for considerate and careful users.... FIVE STARS *****

This is a beautifully weighted axe, it is really useful and easy to use.
You will have it with you when needed as it is so small!
The only downside is that for this price I would expect the handle to have been treated as my previous axes were, why are they no longer doing this?

very happy quality tool

My third Gransfors Bruks axe and it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Fantastic ergonomics and quality materials - second to none. Great out in the woods or near the fireplace at doing it's job!

A very nice hatchet and just the right size for carrying in your rucksack alongside your bahco saw a great combination.

Great little axe and great service as usual. This will be used to cut kindling for the wood burner and accompanying me on camping trips.

I received notification by email that this axe was in stock albeit in small numbers.
I placed my order straight away.
The axe is far better than expected. Beautifully crafted throughout.
Yes, there are axes out there that I'm sure would be perfectly functional at a fraction of the price but that argument could be used with most premium items.
There is a 'joy of possession' that outweighs functionality.
The axe head is hand forged and bears the initials of the smith who crafted it. The edge is razor sharp and the handle is perfectly shaped and has been dipped in hot linseed oil and than coated in beeswax.
The leather head cover fits well and completes the axe.
Highly recommend if you can get one!

The overall hands-on feel of the Gransfors Bruks hand hatchet feels 'just right'; for my purpose, it serves as a bushcraft/carving axe and is used for small wood splitting type of work. It would have deserve 5 stars, but similar to some reviewers have observed, I also feel the axe is somewhat 'rough around the edges' and not quite deserving the 'premium' brand image; the handle is a bit rough and the fitting around the neck (? not sure if terminology is correct) is not completely 'tight'. I am not experienced enough with Gransfors Bruks to say whether this is normal, so I'll reserve my judgement. But if I was buying from a physical store with the choice to pick from a few, I probably would not have picked this one.

Hatchet arrived very quickly in Hong Kong. Perfect condition. The best axes there are. Great addition to my other Gransfors axes.

Please be aware that a few of the Gransfors Bruks axes/hatchets now come with a slightly sticky 'varnish' to stop them from rusting. This means that they look like they are chipped, broken and damaged and used on first inspection but they are just covered in what I guess is a natural protector (as they tend to only use natural stuff) the edge is still sharp enough to shave with but bits of the roughened leather sheath etc will be stuck to the outside of the head. The coating will easily come off quickly with normal use. There is no official statement as of the time of this review but if you email them, they will explain. The handle is roughened purposely so do not expect a smooth finish to it. For double the price this item would still be a great purchase. Just know what it is meant for.

Perfect small carving axe. Well balanced and feels great in the hand. Compact enough to carry in a rucksack. Very pleased so far

Bought this item for a friend, who crafts spoons and bowls by hand.

He fell in love with it straight away and now wants to buy more axes. Great quality.

Today, after 3 weeks finally I received my hatchet. I'm a 100% sure about the quality of the steel and forge..... however the handle really sucks. It is like a Ferrari with the cheapest Chinese wheels. When I opened the package to take the hatchet out, I got a splinter in my hand. If you need to raise the price to get sand paper grain 120, please do it, but please do not sell it this way.

Absolutely brilliant. I needed a new axe to shave with and this one was sharp enough out of the box.....

Beautifully crafted hatchet, perfectly weighted. The blade is honed to such a keen edge I can slice paper with it. Striking branches reveals the weight of the metal but you can wear this on your belt as instructed in the axe book and it is no more heavy than the average collection of paraphernalia that everyone carries - e.g. you phone, keys etc.

I recommend reading the accompanying axe book, this is a mine of information along with the details of manufacture of your unique hatchet '� reading mine has made this hatchet of greater value to me.