{"product_id":"gransfors-bruk-large-splitting-axe-with-collar-guard","title":"Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe with Collar Guard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGränsfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe head on the Large Splittle Axe does two things in one swing. Ground to a concave, thin profile at the bit, it cuts into the wood first. The broader section behind it then drives the grain apart. That geometry is why a 3.5 lb head moves through seasoned firewood faster than a heavier maul would. At 5 lbs total with a 27.5\" hickory handle, it covers a lot of ground without wearing you out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Seasoned Firewood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe large splitting axe is the right tool for dry, seasoned rounds, the kind that split cleanly with a well-placed swing. The hickory handle is chosen for its long, straight grain, which absorbs shock through the wood naturally and holds up through years of use. Finished with hot linseed oil and beeswax, it resists moisture and wear. A steel collar below the head protects the neck during use, and circular grooves near the base keep grip secure in cold or wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach axe arrives with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath and the Gränsfors Bruk Axe Book, a printed guide covering sharpening, care, and the history of the tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gränsfors Bruk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery axe that leaves Gränsfors, Sweden carries the initials of the smith who made it, stamped directly into the carbon steel head. Twelve smiths work there. Each one is accountable for what leaves the workshop. The steel is recycled scrap, shaped using methods the forge has refined over more than a century. The tools are backed by a 20-year warranty and designed so the handle can be replaced if it ever needs to be. The head outlasts the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge Splitting Axe vs. Splitting Maul\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seasoned firewood at a wood stove or fireplace, the large splitting axe is faster and requires less effort per swing than a maul. The \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gransfors Bruk Splitting Maul for chopping thick wood\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/gransfors-bruk-splitting-maul-with-collar-guard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSplitting Maul\u003c\/a\u003e is built for thick, knotty, or green rounds that resist a lighter head; its reinforced poll is designed for driving a wedge. The axe is not built for wedge work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gränsfors Bruk AB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44765128097977,"sku":"89891442","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/files\/gransfors-1400x1200_lg-splitting-axe-7.jpg?v=1740513891","url":"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/gransfors-bruk-large-splitting-axe-with-collar-guard","provider":"Bloomist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}