Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 445, Long Handle Hammers & Mallets - Shelter Institute
Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 445, Long Handle Hammers & Mallets - Shelter Institute
Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 445, Long Handle Hammers & Mallets - Shelter Institute
Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 445, Long Handle Hammers & Mallets - Shelter Institute

Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 445, Long Handle

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The long-handle Gransfors splitting axe: 31-1/2 in and 5 lb, with a steel collar.

Best For

  • Splitting firewood
  • More striking power and leverage

Spare Parts and Consumables

The Gränsfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 445 is the long-handle version of Gränsfors' hand-forged splitting axe for firewood, 80 cm (31-1/2 in) long and 2.3 kg (5 lb). Its replacement handle, the 450H, is sold separately.

The bit is forged and ground to a concave profile with a relatively thin edge, so it bites in easily, and the broader section behind it pushes the wood apart. A steel collar below the head protects the hickory handle, and circular grooves near the end give a secure grip. The long handle gives more striking power and leverage. Don't strike a splitting wedge with it or use it as a wedge; that's the Splitting Maul's job. It comes with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath and The Axe Book.

Gränsfors Bruk has hand-forged axes in Gränsfors, Sweden, since 1902, when Anders Pettersson formed the company. Its roots go back to a scythe forge Johan Pettersson set up in 1868.

  • Size: 80 cm (31-1/2 in) long; 2.3 kg (5 lb)
  • Bit: concave, relatively thin edge
  • Steel: Swedish recycled high-carbon steel (C55/C60)
  • Handle: hickory, steel collar, grooved grip
  • Includes: vegetable-tanned leather sheath, The Axe Book
  • Model: 445
  • Made in: Gränsfors, Sweden by Gränsfors Bruk

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