Ray Mears Gransfors Wildlife Hatchet

The Ideal Axe for Lightweight Bushcraft

Compact Power in the Palm of Your Hand

The Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet Axe is the top choice for bushcraft beginners and seasoned users who value smart gear. Weighing just 600g and measuring only 34cm, it’s the second-lightest axe in the Gransfors range. Hand-forged in Sweden using traditional methods, every head carries the initials of its blacksmith — a mark of quality that’s hard to beat.

Don’t be fooled by its small size. This axe is powerful enough for firewood, carving, and campsite work. It’s built for one-handed use, which makes it ideal for solo trips and lightweight packing. Pair it with a Laplander saw and you’re sorted for wood processing in any camp setup.

Precision Meets Practicality

This axe features the Ray Mears Bushcraft logo — a rare, sought-after detail that sets it apart from standard models. The handle no longer uses a steel pin, but don't let that raise alarms. The improved fitting method creates a tighter, longer-lasting head-to-handle bond.

Every swing gives you balance and bite, making it perfect for kindling and detailed camp tasks. This isn’t a tool for heavy felling — it’s built for smart, effective woodwork.

Travel-Ready, Field-Proven

• Compact 34cm hickory handle — travel-ready and balanced

• 600g head — ideal for carving, kindling, and light chopping

• Hand-forged in Sweden using traditional techniques

• Includes a tough leather sheath for added protection

• Features Ray Mears Bushcraft logo — rare and sought-after

Details.

The Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet Axe is the model most commonly used by beginners: it is the second-lightest of our axes, weighing in at approximately 600g.