Axe and Hatchet which is best?

[Rob N]

I have been recommend this roughneck set from screwfix. Seems like a good buy at £35

https://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck...3-pieces/48279

[hoopsontoast]

My brother swears by Gransfors Bruk axes, although he admits they are a little OTT for most use.
https://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/pro...splitting-axe/
We were using the above at the weekend, simply a great tool to use to be honest. He has a smaller hatchet as well, not sure which one though.

[peterv]

Thank you for all your advice and links much appreciated.

[josep]

I have a couple of Gransfors Bruks axes.

Much cheaper axes will do just as good a job though....

[Bristolian]

My brother swears by Gransfors Bruk axes, although he admits they are a little OTT for most use.
https://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/pro...splitting-axe/
We were using the above at the weekend, simply a great tool to use to be honest. He has a smaller hatchet as well, not sure which one though.

Gransfors Bruk are widely seen as the best factory-made axe. Ive just bought the Small Forest Axe - and it is a thing of beauty.

Dont whatever you do start watching axe vids on Youtube otherwise you'll start buying a different axe for every scenario.

Don't watch this, for example.

[andy tims]

I have been recommend this roughneck set from screwfix. Seems like a good buy at £35

https://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck...3-pieces/48279

I have the roughneck wedge & used it with a sledge hammer.

[peterv]

I never realised how many different types of hatchet and axes there were! I now want to get some for myself even though I have nothing to chop up !,,,,