Gransfors Bruk vs Wetterlings axe which is better

I have a GB Scandinavian forest axe and a Wetterlings Foresters Fine axe. I like both but I like a few of my vintage axes better. Between the two, I would say they are about equal in quality. One thing I've noticed though is the Wetterlings tends to form rust on the head more rapidly than the GB or any of the vintage axes. They are stored in the same area under the same conditions.
 
halfaxe said:
I have a GB Scandinavian forest axe and a Wetterlings Foresters Fine axe. I like both but I like a few of my vintage axes better. Between the two, I would say they are about equal in quality. One thing I've noticed though is the Wetterlings tends to form rust on the head more rapidly than the GB or any of the vintage axes. They are stored in the same area under the same conditions.
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I have noticed the same thing, strange when I have been led to believe that GB and Wetterlings use the same steel and heat treat. My GB's seem to be at a harder RC than Wetterlings also but I can't prove it. Of coarse both take a keen edge and hold it well.
 
Honestly both companies make ugly head shapes,and use unattractive handles without enough curve in them. And aren't GB and wetterlings currently the same thing ? I would rather have a vintage American boys axe, and honestly I'd rather have vintage axes in general because they don't make them like they used to . I think it's the duty of every axe enthusiast to save a vintage axe from the scrapyard ( I wish there was a country wide program that collected vintage axe heads and distributed them in exchange for imported hardware store specials, which they would load into rocket heads and launch at the enemy ) that would be a real tomahawk missile :D
 
Hickory n steel said:
Honestly both companies make ugly head shapes,and use unattractive handles without enough curve in them. And aren't GB and wetterlings currently the same thing ? I would rather have a vintage American boys axe, and honestly I'd rather have vintage axes in general because they don't make them like they used to . I think it's the duty of every axe enthusiast to save a vintage axe from the scrapyard ( I wish there was a country wide program that collected vintage axe heads and distributed them in exchange for imported hardware store specials, which they would load into rocket heads and launch at the enemy ) that would be a real tomahawk missile :D
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That's kinda harsh. What's the difference in performance and why?
 
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browningsilver said:
That's kinda harsh. What's the difference in performance and why?
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If you mean about the collecting the imported ones and launching them I was talking about the horrible quality Chinese and Mexican made ones found for under 20$ at hardware/ big box stores. The Swedish axes may have a similar quality to the vintage ones,but axes uses to have a much better head profile and look better with Michigan,Jersey,Hudson bay...ect head patterns .
 
Hickory n steel said:
If you mean about the collecting the imported ones and launching them I was talking about the horrible quality Chinese and Mexican made ones found for under 20$ at hardware/ big box stores. The Swedish axes may have a similar quality to the vintage ones,but axes uses to have a much better head profile and look better with Michigan,Jersey,Hudson bay...ect head patterns .
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Gotch 'ya.
 
Lieblad said:
I dont think Gun Oil is suitable stuff to put on an axe. Probably promote rust at the least.
But if you do, dont get any on the handle !
Then again, seeing the levels of affection some guys bestow upon axes, Maybe using it on the handle is the whole point.
No comment but I hope they are happy[emoji106]
I dont know who Ray Mears is.
Even if I did know him & knew why, I would never stoop low to broadcasting nobodys business why he even possesses the stuff...
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Please see:
https://youtu.be/xd4ONXjFfco
 
Hickory n steel said:
I think it's the duty of every axe enthusiast to save a vintage axe from the scrapyard ( I wish there was a country wide program that collected vintage axe heads and distributed them in exchange for imported hardware store specials, which they would load into rocket heads and launch at the enemy ) that would be a real tomahawk missile :D
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Think of the many fine vintage axes that have been melted down to make car fenders. But don't think too long, it'll bring a man to tears.
 
Lieblad said:
Never the less. Gun Oil is not my choice to put on axes or anything of steel.
Its gotta be around 75% water. Not to mention, I would be too embarrassed to be seen buying it...
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I was puzzled about what type Gun Oil would be made up of 75 % water- until I search it as a brand name. NOT, the same oil that Mears is using I suspect. I'm pretty sure he is putting oil made for lubrication of Firearms on his metal axe head if that makes it any clearer.
I use Boiled Linseed oil cut with turpentine on the entire axe. Or a stick of blended Beeswax, BLO and Turpentine on the entire axe and leather sheath if it has one.
 
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