Question about a purchased Gransfors Small Forest Axe

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kts75

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Hi all!

I would like to ask to ask a question about a Small Forest Axe that I purchased recently.

I attached a photo of the axe where I mark a small square spot in the base of the axe head.

Is this normal? In some search that I did through Internet I didn’t find any similar mark in any of your axes!

I am looking forward for your replies!
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Certainly does not seem ordinary/conventional/familiar/normal to me. That small square 'patch' is not an afterthought (and what does it hide or what does it do?) nor can it be an aftermarket install, but if the axe works OK for you then somewhere down the road you can claim it was intentional and a custom feature (provided there is some story behind this). Best I can think of is this is a novel (or experimental) wedge to secure the handle, but if it really is then it's a truly a weird way to do such a thing.
 
Looks like they replaced a divot. Very odd.

I wouldn't think twice about using it. Nor would it bother me if it was mine. Just don't see a problem.
 
300Six said:
Best I can think of is this is a novel (or experimental) wedge to secure the handle, but if it really is then it's a truly a weird way to do such a thing.
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Interesting thought. The only thing for sure is that the axe comes from a new production as the dealer was waiting for the new delivery for about two months, as far as I know.
So, maybe it's a new feature. I tried to get in contact with Gransfors but they seems to have a problem with their email.
 
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garry3 said:
Looks like they replaced a divot. Very odd.

I wouldn't think twice about using it. Nor would it bother me if it was mine. Just don't see a problem.
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My only concern is if the axe has weakened...

A kind of defect or something....
 
kts75 said:
My only concern is if the axe has weakened...

A kind of defect or something....
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I highly doubt it. The poll is not made to pound on anything steel. My guess would be that it is covering up a blemish and it is cosmetic. I am pretty sure your poll is not hollow.

There is a video on youtube showing a destruction test on a little GB. Its pretty unkind what they do to that little hatchet, watch it and see if your worrys don't go away.

If it still bothers you what do you want for it?
 
garry3 said:
Looks like they replaced a divot. Very odd.

I wouldn't think twice about using it. Nor would it bother me if it was mine. Just don't see a problem.
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That's what it looks like to me. It's probably fine. But I think when someone pays for a GB they expect perfection. The grain on that haft is about as good as it gets. Not sure I'd risk asking for a perfect head only to get a lesser haft. I'd stick with that one.
 
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That's what it looks like to me. It's probably fine. But I think when someone pays for a GB they expect perfection. The grain on that haft is about as good as it gets. Not sure I'd risk asking for a perfect head only to get a lesser haft. I'd stick with that one.
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I kind of like it. It wasn't made on a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon. Who ever did it was awake and paying attention and you would never get it confused with the one your buddy has.
 
Looks like it runs into the eye from that angle. That is really strange.
Yes, ask Anders Strömstedt.
 
kts75 said:
I don't think so. Also the weight of the axe is exact the same as Gransfors mentions.
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That is really good hickory there. Hardly any early wood(the light colored) and the rings are right on. If I have a really good handle like that I seal the top of the head with bees wax and around the bottom also to keep moisture out. I think it helps alot. When wood gets wet it swells and then when it drys it will shrink down smaller than it was before causeing a loose head which is usually the begining of the end to a good handle.

This is my little wild life hatchet I think it is called. I have had it since before GB's were cool.
Sealed with wax.
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I'd bet it was a feature in the new head. It might be there for some antivibe reason. Check their website and inquire.
 
kts75 said:
I don't think so. Also the weight of the axe is exact the same as Gransfors mentions.
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Beautifully composed picture! Everything is wonderful in this shot except for the 'intrusive' metal wedge. Looks all the world like a bent-over square nail on a careless-install hardwood floor! I betcha that steel wedge could 'have gone missing' and that axe would have performed the same. Wood grain on this haft 'reads' great.
Metal wedges, whether in circles (tube wedges?) or punched-in on diagonals, seems to have become the latest fashion indicator of quality in a 'hang'.
 
garry3 said:
That is really good hickory there. Hardly any early wood(the light colored) and the rings are right on. If I have a really good handle like that I seal the top of the head with bees wax and around the bottom also to keep moisture out. I think it helps alot. When wood gets wet it swells and then when it drys it will shrink down smaller than it was before causeing a loose head which is usually the begining of the end to a good handle.

This is my little wild life hatchet I think it is called. I have had it since before GB's were cool.
Sealed with wax.
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I was thinking to lay some teak oil as Gransfors says. Do you think it would be better the bee wax?
 
Ok guys,

This is the answer from Gransfors, a little laconic for my taste...

This will not effect on the function of the axe but if you are not satisfied please contact your retailer and they will help you to get a replacement.

So no feature, just a small (?) production flaw...
 
Give it some hard whacks and see if anything happens. If nothing happens, keep it. Good axe. Good haft. And some character.

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