New axes coming in

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Howdy all!

First time posting on this section but have been following along for a while now.

I've been looking into getting a nice axe or two and after careful reading I ordered two gransfors bruks axes.

One is the mini hatchet the other is the Scandinavian forest axe.

My plan is to use the small axe for daily chores along with with my f1. And have the forest axe to split/chop and any other larger tasks.

How does this set up sound to you more experienced axe men?
 
I'm not going to call myself "experienced" in this crowd but I do own quite a few GBs. With the SFA and mini combo you should be able to handle most tasks. I think you'll be surprised at how small the mini actually is. I read once that they are so expensive because of the speed that is needed to finish forming the axe before it cools. At the time only one guy at GB was making them and a fair amount of them get scrapped because of the time crunch. Everyone of my GB's are excellent products.
 
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GBs are excellent products. The mini hatchet is a great small tool. But Made2cut is correct. It is very small.
I remember when I ordered mine a few years ago, I was surprised at the size, but boy, it is very handy.
My son has now adopted it.

The Forest axe is a great tool as well. I use mine for many limbing chores I've come across. Razor sharp and limbs with little effort.

I do switch to another axe when I split wood. Mainly because the GB's have a more pronouced change of angle with their cheeks.
I find my Hudson bay style or Collins boy's axe splits better for me because the taper is more gradual. Just personal preference.

But you purchased two fantastic axes. I'm willing to bet they won't be your last two. ;)
 
haha you are very right... im already looking at the forest axe. or maybe even one of the splitting mauls.....

man this is addicting lol
 
Just curious. Can anyone comment on how well you can use the scandinavian axe to fell a small tree and split it?

So far everyone says its good for lambing, but what about heavier work?
 
Sorry bud, can't comment on the Scandiavian. I just ordered a G. Bruks Small Forest myself. I was in a major sporting outlet out here and they had three Wetterlings left. Each and every one was cockeyed with heads canted off to some weird angle. And one was badly splintered by the wedge. I can see the odd one getting through but three buggered pieces in a shipment ? My view of their quality control nose dived, so I went G.B.
 
If your talking about felling and splitting 8" or so diameter trees the Scandinavian forest axe will do fair. Splitting something that size would be better done with wedges.

If your looking to do serious felling work, get a bowsaw of at least 32" and a heavier axe. Such as the GB American felling axe, or the Dayton or Jersey axes from council tool.

The Scandinavian forest axe is a great axe for regular camp use cutting arm and wrist sized stuff for the campfire or improvised shelter building.
 
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