The Gränsfors Bruk Small Gutter Adze is a beautifully forged, small-handled, doubly curved adze designed for controlled hollowing and shaping work. Made in Sweden by Gränsfors Bruk, it’s an exceptionally effective tool for removing material quickly while retaining a high level of control.
Available in two cutting sweep options:
- 25 mm radius – ideal for tighter hollows, finer shaping, and more controlled work such as small bowls, spoons or kuksa
- 40 mm radius – suited to broader sweeps, faster material removal, and larger surfaces such as troughs, chair seats, etc
Both versions are excellent for hollowing bowl blanks, shaping chair seat bottoms, and similar green woodworking tasks. The smaller 25mm radius could also be used for kuksa or larger spoons. The tool has a satisfying weight and balance; while it does take a little practice to use confidently, it quickly becomes an intuitive and highly rewarding tool in use.
We typically use the Small Gutter Adze at a low bench or bowl horse, securing the work with wooden dogs and wedges for stability and control.
The adze features a single external bevel, ground to approximately 30°, making sharpening relatively straightforward.
The adze has also been improved since it has last been in production, with more of a curve from poll to cutting edge. The upper bevel is also more blended, so less glancing off your work surface.
Fitted with a 240 mm (9½") American hickory handle with a textured grip for secure handling.
Supplied with a grain leather sheath, the Gränsfors Bruk Axe Book, and backed by Gränsfors Bruk’s 20-year forging guarantee.
About Gränsfors Bruk:
For more than 100 years, Gränsfors Bruk AB has built a business upon handcrafted axes and axe expertise, with a focus on quality and environmental responsibility. When it comes to the quality and feel of the axes, this is reflected in the experience and skill of the individual craftsman. Each axe is signed with the smith’s initials as a guarantee of quality.
The company is located in the Swedish village of Gränsfors in northern Hälsingland. The forge sits at the heart of the village and you can hear the rhythmic pounding as you approach, a sound we always take pleasure from when we visit!
We are lucky to be one of the few retailers of Gränsfors Bruk axes in the UK, which has been based on a long standing relationship between our small family business and their forge. We like to think that our close ties to the forge and the alignment in ethos between our two companies make us a knowledgeable, premium purveyor of their world class tools. If you have any questions at all in any product in the Gränsfors range - please reach out to our friendly team and we'll be more than happy to help.
