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Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe

Mine should be here tomorrow or the next day.

Ray Mears recommends that axe heavily and I trust Ray's judgment - so I went with it. This thread makes me feel comfortable with my decision.

TF
 
Bushman5 said:
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Nice picture :thumbup:
 
yea i had a lot of fun that day! chopped the willows down with the GB, peeled them with the SY SOD, trimmed the ends with the CQC16
 
Echoing most people on here I will say it is hands down the best axe i've ever used or owned. Simply a very well designed and built tool that allows you to achieve most axe related tasks with little effort or trouble.

I like mine that much I find I don't even look at other axes online! The same cannot be said for knives yet :D
 
I've read before that the GB SFA had a head design that was intended for use limbing softwood trees. I decided to buy the Wetterlings Small Hunting Axe. It has a convexed cutting edge with a slightly widened bevel for splitting wood. I live in a mixed forest area and would be using the axe mostly for firewood (hardwoods; very hard - mostly maple). I'm very pleased with it.

You may want to consider the type of wood you'll be using your axe on before you make your choice. A Wetterlings might be a better choice (for less money); same goes for the Roselli.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the advice!
If nothing unexpected comes on my path the Gransfors Brusk Small Forest Axe it will be.

And guess what;
In the Netherlands they sell for 67 Euro's....finally something I like better about the Netherlands than about the USA :D (one of the few things though ;) )

Greetings!

BTW, how do you all carry it while hiking trough the woods?
 
Yes. Bushman5 tell us more about your axe carry harness. I've been looking for something similar.
 
awsome axe my favorite i have ever had very nice looks and works just as well if not better great steel is very tough and holds a pretty good edge in my opion
 
I just got one in a trade and I can't wait to put it to use. It'll be going with me to Scott's Campout-shop tour next weekend.
 
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Nice, that's a good vid!
I'm now browsing the web for the best shop to buy it.
Can't wait to put it to good use!
 
That one came from Ray Mears. Just watch the exchange rate, and when it dips decent, buy it. I think they are 59GBP shipped, so if it is less than $1.40 per GBP for the exchange rate, you come out pretty good.
 
Hornady, as with any new axe, treat it to a sanding with 400 grit, then use some linseed oil and turpentine (55%/45%) to treat the haft, let soak in, do a few coats, then wipe down and let dry.
 
Hey Bushman5, how long should I let the linseed and turpentine soak in?
What is by the way exactely the use of that?
I'm completely new to axes and wooden shafts.
Never had to soak my canvas or micarta scales before :D
 
I know that I am gonna stir the pot a little, but I would comment that although I have several GB Axes, I dont see much in thier perfomance that makes them WORTH the cost. I have a wildlife GB that I like quite a bit, it packs easy and chops very well, but I also have a PLUMB hatchet that I picked up at a flea market for $2 and a handle for $8, and it chops BETTER than the GB, and is smaller.
I would never claim that GB's arent fantastic tools, but now that I own so many axes..I think that the cost isnt worth it.
Overall..I think that Wetterlings are a good high end product, I did have to work on the edge a bit, but the performance is just as good.
Or you could just keep an eye out for good second hand hatchets and axes...they are available at many yard sales and flea markets...usually, just a head goes for about $2-5 and a complete functional Axe should be about $10-20.
 
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