Hans Karlsson carving hatchet

[Elgatodeacero]

After a few years of waiting, this beauty arrived...... slightly larger than a Gransfors Wildlife hatchet. Streaks on the edge are just grease.

 

[Rick Holt]

Like that head shape , nice find!

 

[Methuselah]

After a few years of waiting,

Are you still carving wood?
It is real nice....Scandi grind?

 

[Elgatodeacero]

Are you still carving wood?
It is real nice....Scandi grind?

Well, im a terrible wood carver, and this is like giving keys to the Ferrari to a kid on 16th birthday!

Yes, scandi grind.

 

[Methuselah]

Well, im a terrible wood carver, and this is like giving keys to the Ferrari to a kid on 16th birthday!

Yes, scandi grind.

sent pm

 

[Methuselah]

so, have you gotten any tickets with it yet?
you must have tried it ?

 

[Elgatodeacero]

i have not carved with it yet, but it feels a bit more head heavy than a GB Wildlife and the handle is more shaped and curved than a GB.

 

[Methuselah]

I don't know how you can NOT carve with it?
It would be burning a hole in my pocket...
The GB Wildlife is .7 lbs. I think..

 

[Elgatodeacero]

here are some conparison photos with my trusty GB Wildlife.

overall, i prefer the feel of the Karlsson as the handle has a nice compound curve that gives great control if you choke up on handle near head. the handle is also larger in diameter and has a more leaf like shape. the wood is ash or elm, not sure which.

i will follow up after i use the Hk over the summer.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

i paint the poll red on my axes and hatchets so when people ask why i can say "so if some idiot uses it like a hammer i will know which idiot" and so far i havent had to repaint a red poll!

the HK is heavier but i have not weighed it, several ounces at least.

 

[Methuselah]

Great photo comparisons.......The HK looks beefier in all the right places.
I'll be looking forward to hear more about and see some stuff you carve.
Following..
Enjoy........