Gransfor Bruks orCouncil Tool Velvicut Hudson Bay

Ravaillac said:
That's a joke, I've used them on oak and beech without any problem, and many others have.

Regarding 5160, this point seems to come up all the time, it's hardly different from what GB uses, it has higher carbon content but the fact it is tempered significantly lower won't allow this to show.

Also if you're doing mostly splitting, most hardware store axes will do.
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Sorry, If I hit a nerve....but It's not a joke.
There's nothing funny about an axe that costs over a hundred dollars and chips.

The guy at the store I bought it from said he'd had a few come back that also broke. So I'm still holding to my theory that they sent out a bad batch. Regardless, I DO like their axes. They hold a good edge and really bite.

Yes, you can pick up a splitting axe in the hardware store, but most of us who love axes and knives choose to put our money into something that you can pass down to the next generation and I can totally see why people on the forum like the original poster, is looking for the best possible for the task. I was merely pointing out that the Hudson bay design is a better all-around design if splitting chores are on the menu while camping.
 
Ravaillac said:
That's a joke, I've used them on oak and beech without any problem, and many others have.

Regarding 5160, this point seems to come up all the time, it's hardly different from what GB uses, it has higher carbon content but the fact it is tempered significantly lower won't allow this to show.
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I don't see this either. I've used the GB American Felling Axe for trailwork in the White mountains of NH. No problem with hardwoods at all. It needs sharpening after significant use but it holds an edge well in my experience.

I have the GB splitting maul and use it frequently for splitting. A well made axe.
 
Casehardn said:
Sorry, If I hit a nerve....but It's not a joke.
There's nothing funny about an axe that costs over a hundred dollars and chips.
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Actually I was refering to the fact that GB as supposely meant for conifers and won't work for hardwood.
There has been a bunch of pics of GB with broken "beard tip", although two in a row is unusual.
 
All this and the mention of handing down an axe to the next generation reminds me of my Swedish grandfather's axe which I now own. To quote him, "This is my favorite axe. It's had three heads and five handles, and I don't know what I'd ever do if I lost it. . ."
 
I have the Velvicut Hudson Bay, and it is a very nice axe. I got it in October. I've only used to chop down a few small trees around my tree stands; it's very sharp.
 
fmendez said:
After using hardware axes for Camping and backcountry; I decided to save and get a GB, then found out about the Council Tool premium Velvicut and the fact it is Made ithe US makes it a strong contender in my decision of what to buy.
However, after reading the posts here I'm confused that I can't find a review of the Council Tool in action.
Help!

Paco
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I just received a Velvicut a few days ago. The alignment was not at all acceptable for an axe in this price range so I'll be returning it. It's got a nice handle with perfect grain orientation but the poor hang is a non-starter. Hopefully this particular axe is just a fluke. The two Gransfors I own are hung perfectly.
 
trailmaker said:
I just received a Velvicut a few days ago. The alignment was not at all acceptable for an axe in this price range so I'll be returning it. It's got a nice handle with perfect grain orientation but the poor hang is a non-starter. Hopefully this particular axe is just a fluke. The two Gransfors I own are hung perfectly.
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That's disappointing. I think they need to step up QC on at least the velvicut line from what I've been reading. :confused:
 
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