Check these out from Gransfors!

[FSCJedi]

Didn't know they did this type of stuff. I may have to see if I can't finally make myself buy a Gransfors! Wonder what the running price is on one of them? Hmm...

 

[Liam Ryan]

Holy smokes! good find, I want both.
Anyone have any sweden contacts?

 

[MikeA]

Man, now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!! Very cool find brother..........

Any word as to whether these are available stateside?

I'd put one in the collection..............

 

[FoxholeAtheist]

You know, I've seen a lot of 'hawks on these pages, but those are honestly the first ones I've been remotely tempted to buy. :thumbup:

You don't need to go to Sweden to get one....

http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/default.php/cPath/525_529 These people have a good selection, but high prices.

http://www.wisementrading.com/knifeandsaw/tomahawks.htm These are just the 'hawks... still pricey for something I don't think I'd use.

 

[Nord]

These look really nice, shame they seem to be very expensive. I spontaneously hoped they would be much more affordable than the Bear Mountain range which is also very expensive. I am quite sure these Gränsfors Tomahawks are aimed specifically at the US market. They won't sell too many of them over here in Sweden. Not many people would pay that much when you can get a much better tool (i.e. a proper axe or hatchet) for much less money. I have always wanted to get a tomahawk or two though, and the only ones I've seen that look right are these and the a couple of the Bear Mountain models.

 

[Ravaillac]

These look really nice, shame they seem to be very expensive.

Those are limited series and are supposed to be done by L.Enander as all the "special range" stuff.

I've been looking for a good axe lighter then SFA (which excellent by the way, but most of the time overkill). Looks good. I'll have a look at Bear Mountain too. Ragweed forge has some too.

Anyone have tips about other "utility" light hawks (or hatchets)?

 

[FSCJedi]

Thanks for the links, Foxhole. It seems the second one has the hawks for cheaper than either Gransfors sells 'em for, or your first link. It's a shame the French hawk is more expensive, because that's the one I'd like to get.

 

[MikeA]

Thanks for the links FHA!

They're pricey little devils for what you're gettin....... They are neat though, especially the French trade hawk.

 

[FSCJedi]

They're pricey little devils for what you're gettin....... They are neat though, especially the French trade hawk.

I agree. I think the Gransfors series of axes is nice, and I KNOW they are quality tools, but I'm just more of a hawk man myself. I might have to break down and get that French hawk. Seems like it'd be the best of both worlds. A nice hawk with the Gransfors reputation. Hmmm...

 

[MikeA]

Did you see the Granfors Battle Axe!?!?!?!?!?

MAN, is that a neat axe. Big, nasty, expensive....... If the money wasn't an issue, I'd have one of these!

http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/product_info.php/cPath/525_529/products_id/2947

 

[FoxholeAtheist]

Well, as long as we're talking about things I have NO use for (other than perhaps getting the kids to do their dishes without complaining ), I really like the Bearded axe.

 

[MikeA]

Well, as long as we're talking about things I have NO use for (other than perhaps getting the kids to do their dishes without complaining ), I really like the Bearded axe.

Hey bro, I have a use for that Battle Axe.........no, really I do!!! I can think of a few heads that need trimmed!

 

[mtnfolk mike]

i need one of those too....

 

[crossada]

can someone tell me if the back of these style hawks without a hammer poll can still be used in that manner and also for using a baton to split wood?

 

[FSCJedi]

can someone tell me if the back of these style hawks without a hammer poll can still be used in that manner and also for using a baton to split wood?

Any tomahawk with a round poll should not be used for hammering because generally the poll and eye are not heat treated to absorb direct shock to their surfaces. They are left softer to absorb the shock from the hardened blade.

 

[crossada]

thanks jedi

i was hoping i could baton with one of these as i really like the dakota pattern

 

[FSCJedi]

Anybody know what steel is used by GB for their axes/tomahawks? Do they use inserted bits, or all one solid piece that is differentially heat treated? Anyone?

 

[FoxholeAtheist]

Description from... http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/product_info.php/cPath/525_529/products_id/2950

"Hand forged in Sweden by master smith Lars Enander from top quality steel and then carefully hardened and tempered to Rockwell 57 for the best combination and hardness and toughness."

 

[FSCJedi]

Description from... http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/product_info.php/cPath/525_529/products_id/2950

"Hand forged in Sweden by master smith Lars Enander from top quality steel and then carefully hardened and tempered to Rockwell 57 for the best combination and hardness and toughness."

Thanks FHA. Not too descriptive on the steel, but at least I know the hardness. haha

 

[Ravaillac]

Thanks FHA. Not too descriptive on the steel, but at least I know the hardness. haha

They advertise themselves as working the traditionnal way
They forge
and
from their website they use temper it 820°C, water-quenched.

All that make me think it is likely they use a simple non-alloyed carbon steel (simple iron+carbon steel).
Striking tool are generally something between 0,45 and 0,75% carb, japanese even go over 1%, but they often temper their tools over 60HRC.
Since the steel is tempered at 57HRC, my guess is that it is something like C50-C75.