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11/7/2025 9:57:51 AM EDT
I need a "small" axe to split splits. I would like to buy a fancy one, once in my life to see what the fuss is all about. Im down to these three. Help me choose!

gransforsbruk
counciltool
wetterlings

These are all 2lb axes, all about 20" to 22" in length.

I think its pretty much dealers choice at this point but I wanted to double check.
11/7/2025 11:34:21 AM EDT
[#1]
I voted granfors bruk because I have one. Its very nice. I have not handled either of the other brands in your poll.
11/7/2025 11:46:56 AM EDT
[#2]
I believe GB owns Wetterlings.

GB is gtg
11/7/2025 7:43:47 PM EDT
[#3]
Gransfors
Council Tools
Wetterlings

Gransfors are well made and would be my first choice for heavy use. It would last several generations.
I've used Council Tool products for years fighting wild fires. They are also well made and used heavily in the fire service and timber industry.
Wetterlings is a brand I'm not familiar with.
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11/11/2025 1:46:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TigerForce][Edited] [#4]
Hults Bruk/Hultafors is another great Swedish brand. I have one of their Hultan hatchets, and am very pleased with it.
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11/11/2025 5:22:18 AM EDT
[#5]
There was a big axe thread here within the last week.
Feb 2025 It’s 48 to 0 and we’re only 2 minutes into the first quarter
trobertson5-0 I wasn't put in jail for what I did. I was put in it for what I think. There were FBI agents posting in my threads. I've seen the discovery showing this.
11/11/2025 7:54:41 AM EDT
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I thought Wetterlings had ceased to exist.  I'm glad to know it has been revived.  Hopefully they will
add to their offerings.  I have a couple and they are sweet.  I also have some
Council Velvicut which are very nice too.  I only know Grasfors by reputation.

You won't go wrong with any of them as long as you get the right one for your use.  Be careful, those
purchases can be addictive.

My 2 Wetterlings are the same model and have probably the same head as the one you are looking
at, but with a 20" handle.
I love a good double entendre.
11/11/2025 8:19:05 AM EDT
[#7]
Council Tool isn't on the same level as GB. Go GB. There's a reason they cost what they do, and it's not just the name like edgelords in GD like to say.
11/16/2025 1:47:28 PM EDT
[#8]
Just one old guy's opinion, but I have several GBs.  I use them regularly.  We heat with wood during the winter, and they just outperform everything I've tried.

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