Vintage Gransfors Bruks double bit felling axe. FULL RESTORATION

[Redmeadow Knives]

As an insanely nostalgic type, I really appreciate this kind of work. Your grandfather would surely be proud and whoever it's next owner is will be as well.
Vinegar soaks for the patina and to bring out the temper line?

 

[cooperhill]

Great work.

 

[WarnerB]

Most excellent! Making grandfather proud.

Thanks Cedar

 

[WarnerB]

Your restoration of your Grandfather's axe is a pure labor of love. Outstanding workmanship on her. May you use it well and hand her down to yours.

Tom

Thank you Tom!

 

[WarnerB]

Fantastic! Just first rate all the way through.

Thanks Peg!

 

[WarnerB]

Yes, absolutely a 'top notch' job... Beautiful

Your grandfather would be proud

That sheath is just gorgeous!

Thanks Bear!

 

[WarnerB]

One of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. :thumbup:


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Thanks

 

[WarnerB]

Great job.....love all the pics....who made the leather sheaths?

Thanks, I made the leather sheaths myself.

 

[WarnerB]

Well done. Love the work, time put in, attention to detail, display, etc. Well done. Congrats!!!

Thanks Operator!

 

[WarnerB]

Beautiful work. You managed to get rid of all the rust and still leave the patina on the axe without obvious file marks. Care to share any tips on doing that?

Thanks, I used vinegar soaks and various grades of steel wool. Also wiped linseed oil in between stages

 

[WarnerB]

As an insanely nostalgic type, I really appreciate this kind of work. Your grandfather would surely be proud and whoever it's next owner is will be as well.
Vinegar soaks for the patina and to bring out the temper line?

Thanks. Yep, vinegar soaks and coats of linseed oil

 

[WarnerB]

(woops, double post)

 

[WarnerB]

Great work.

Thanks Cooper! :thumbup:

 

[WarnerB]

Thanks all! Much appreciated..

 

[Dusty One]

Very nicely done...Great idea to burn your Grandfathers name on the side !

 

[eagleye1]

Excellent work Son. you make a Father proud, and happy that some of the things I shared with you when you were young stuck. I guess I'll have to dig out some knives and participate on here.

 

[killa_concept]

Good work on that restoration mate! I think I might have the shorter, fatter twin of your axe: Also a 3.5 lb GBA double bit, but I hung mine on a 28" octagonal haft.

 

[WarnerB]

Very nicely done...Great idea to burn your Grandfathers name on the side !

Thanks

 

[WarnerB]

Excellent work Son. you make a Father proud, and happy that some of the things I shared with you when you were young stuck. I guess I'll have to dig out some knives and participate on here.

Thanks
You should definitely post some of your knives in some of the knife threads

 

[WarnerB]

Good work on that restoration mate! I think I might have the shorter, fatter twin of your axe: Also a 3.5 lb GBA double bit, but I hung mine on a 28" octagonal haft.

Thanks. And that's a sweet piece! Yep, closest pattern to my GBDB i've seen yet.