Axe recommendations

[Pete Hart]

Gransfors bruks.......without doubt

[Big J]

Right, Gransfors Brux it will be!

 

Thanks folks!

[Acle Garden Machinery]

Gränsfors Bruks AB Best axe, expensive but worth it

[Big J]

Just got the large splitting axe (3 1/2lb head, with 27 inch handle) for £70 including delivery.

[Nick Watkins]

  Big J said:

Just got the large splitting axe (3 1/2lb head, with 27 inch handle) for £70 including delivery.

 

I have found that to be quite a short handle personally, I'm 6ft 1". You need to tyre (assuming your using something like that) up quite high.

 

I have that and the Gransfor Splitting maul with the 30" handle and find that a much nice length.

 

They do the splitting axe with the longer shaft but I guess it all depends how tall you are!

 

I have a Fiskars for sale if anyone is interested, save you waiting until next year.

[Big J]

I'm very tall (6ft 8) but have a very high block to work with. Quite like that I should be able to wield it one handed.

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  Big J said:

Just got the large splitting axe (3 1/2lb head, with 27 inch handle) for £70 including delivery.

 

Me too it's fantastic, highly recommend

[Jonesie]

It's also worth looking at the Helko Range as well.

[bingoben]

  phatty said:

Gransfors.

An axe for every job.

 

Gransfors gets my vote as well. Hand forged swedish craftsmanship, I've not come across any better. Sit down before you look at the prices though.