Gransfors bruk axes are made with the best possible function for their particular area of use, that have as little impact on the environment as possible, and with respect for the people who create them. The shape of the sheath, which covers the edge and the top part of the poll, stops the axe head cutting into your gear. The axe book will give you an understanding of which axe to choose depending of what you want to do, plus provides care and sharpening instructions, throwing axe rules, how to split and stack wood, and more. Each gransfors axe is carefully forged in sweden by an experienced smith who shows his pride in his work by stamping his initials on the axe. The gransfors bruks hand hatchet is an excellent small hatchet from swedish company gransfors. The axe book comes with every axe purchased from gransfors bruk, made in sweden. The proof of this professionalism is that they are able to forge axes with such precision.
The proof of this professionalism is in the way they are able to forge axes with such precision and beauty. Gransfors bruk is famous for its high quality and you wont be disappointed. Gransfors splitting axes gransfors axes shop premium axes. We specialize in offering professionally handforged axes by makers who have been in the business for decades, so you find the last woodcutting axe or wood hatchet you ever buy. This axe file is a finetoothed iron file with two faces and a small wooden handle. Im quick to grab a hand hatchet to make kindling, delimb branches, chop small firewood, apply some heavy scraping, and sharpen sticks for tent pegs and. It will carve as well as any twoinch knife, and chop as well as any one pound blade. I also have the gransfors bruks large splitting maul and this smaller splitting axe can split 90% of what the massive maul splits from the first swing but it is so much lighter, faster and easier. The gransfors outdoor axe was developed with the help of survival expert lars falt, and is ideal for those who want to use an axe in different ways when out and about in the countryside.
Professional smiths at the gransfors bruks company have been crafting elite, topquality axes for more than a century. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. These have good information on axe selection, use, and care regardless of what forge you might choose to buy from. Peronally smithed by swedish craftsman, mm, this handy, extremely sharp axe is like new and comes with a leather sheath and the axe book, which gives information on how gransfors bruks axes are made and useful suggestions for their care and safe use. Comes with a topgrain leather sheath hickory handle 10l 20year guarantee. Gransfors bruks small forest axe with gransfors logo. If you just want an axe for light use around the camp on your sporadic hikes or camping trips then you might be just as satisfied with an estwing campers axe at a third of the price. In this section we have gathered information about axes in general.
It is very versatile and does a good job chopping for such a small axe. According to the manufacturer, the tool was designed specifically to help hunters skin large animals by using the rounded poll to hit and separate the hide from the body. The proof of this professionalism is that they are able to forge axes with such precision that no supplementary work, to hide mistakes in the forging, is needed. As a builder for many years i also came to be impressed by the ruggedness of estwing hammers, sledge hammers, and most importantly the sportmans hatchet. Mar 25, 2020 the axe is capable of lopping off quite large branches or splitting small logs for the campfire. May 12, 2011 in this post i ll take a look at one of the less widely used gransfors bruks axesthe hunters axe. Although it is light, it can be used to fell a tree, thanks to its relatively long handle and heavy, elongated head.
The collar guard protects the handle against overstrikes when splitting. Gransfors bruks, ab swedish hunterswildlife axe, with axe book. Gransfors bruk mini hatchet, wood cutting and hauling lehmans. As part of its desire to provide more information about axes, and about the thoughts and values of the company, gransfors bruk has produced its very own axe. Gransfors bruks axes the small family operated forge started making axes in 1902 and produce in limited quantities so the focus can be on making the best hand forged axes possible. There were no defects of any type and the final product was ready to use as soon as it arrived. The printed book also is available at amazon, but if you simply need the knowledge, download the pdf version for free from the gransfors site online. See why gransfors bruk axes and hatches are superior handforged in sweden. Gransfors large splitting axe gransfors bruk sweden. These include sharpening stones and files for keeping a keen edge on your axe, books on how to produce an axe and how to use an axe, blacksmithing that is made in gransfors bruks axe factory and tshirts and caps bearing the gransfors bruk logo.
Thanks in large part to its longstanding reputation for reliability, ease of use and superb build quality, it is arguably the most popular axe in the world of bushcraft. My hatchet says gransfors bruk not gransfors bruks according to the gransfors bruk s website this would mean i have a not genuine gransfors bruk s 410 hatchet. The quality is what we have come to expect from gransfors bruks. Comes with a topgrain leather sheath hickory handle 141. The gransfors bruks small forest axe is a classic tool of the outdoors, and remains the bestselling model from the revered gransfors range. The distinguishing feature of this axe is its short handle relative to the size of its head. Read about the history of the axe, about different models, about the materials gransfors bruk use to manufacture the axes, about how you take care of your axe, and about how you use your axe.
Whether youre a new or seasoned winter camper, knowing which axe is best to use for cutting and splitting wood will save you time and work. I am delighted to say i have 100 copies of the superb gransfors bruks axe book to give away free. Forest axes, splitting axes, logbuilding and carpentry tools and double bit axes. We are happy to special order any gransfors bruks axe which you do not see here.
Gransfors bruk outdoor axe, wood cutting and hauling. As an additional reference, gransfors bruks have the axe book and the ancient axe book available for free download see the downloads tab on their website. Gransfors bruks axe sharpening stone add to wish list view my wish list view grnsfors bruks has created this ceramic grinding stone it has two grinding faces a course side 180 grit for repairing damage and heavy wear and a fine side 600 grit to maintain the edge ceramic composite makes the stone both durable and strong in. As can be seen by the pictures, these gransfors bruks axes these are oneofakind, high quality axes that will last a lifetime. Currently out of stock with an undefined ship date from sweden, thus were not taking backorders at this time. The balance is beautiful and the ability to keep swinging for much longer makes this my go to splitting axe 90% of the time. If youre looking for an american hand forged axe youll probably pay high prices for a custommade tool, but if youre in sweden just stop in at gransfors bruks between gnarp and bergsja, about 350 km north of stockholm. The axe book that accompanies every gransfors bruks axe is a great little read that gives an insight into the history, workings and philosophy of the factory 36 pages. I can see their products being a nice add on for the camper, but thats about it. The axe book by gransfors bruks canadian outdoor equipment co.
The gransfors wildlife hatchet is a traditional scouting and camping axe. Axes supplied through classic hand tools all come with a gransfors bruks leather sheath and their informative axe book plus the 20 year guaranteethe axes all have hickory handles which have been finished with linseed oil. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. See why gransfors bruk axes and hatches are superior great for cutting wood this hardy axe handles splitting, chopping and more. Gransfors bruk large splitting axe, wood cutting and. Gransfors bruk has been manufacturing handforged axes for over 100 years. The axe book is more than a sales brochure for gransfors bruks, where swedish blacksmiths still make fine hand forged axes in the traditional.
Basically i bought a gransfors bruk s 410 mini hatchet very recently for an expensive price and i want to know if i got scammed. Gransfors bruks axes are among the finest hand forged axes available in the world today. The axes, gransfors bruks history, the smiths, how they. All gransfors axes come with the axe book and a 20 year guarantee.
Carpenters axe gransfors bruks, making the finest axes since 1909. The book describes the companys philosophy, different models of axe, how the axes are made and how. The axe book is shipped with every axe produced by gransfors bruk, and the book is currently available in eight languages. The axe book by gransfors bruks highlights how their axes are created, how to choose an axe, types of axes and more. This great gransfors bruks axe will be shiped by ems postal service with delivery time 68 working days. The axe book by gransfors bruks free download as pdf file. Each axe head comes individually stamped with the smiths initials, while the handle features the embossed gransfors logo. The small family operated forge started making axes in 1902 and produce in limited quantities so the focus can be on making the best hand forged axes possible. Every single axe is designed specifically to fulfil a particular function, with a constant focus on. Many of the tasks assigned to the knives are really better served by another survival tool. Gransfors bruks make the finest hand forged axes available today. The axe book hard copy the little booklet that started it all off. You can also move on to our faq to learn even more about axes.
This gransfors bruks small forest axe is expertly crafted by experienced swedish smiths whose skills and designs are world famous. Gransfors bruks, ab swedish hunters wildlife axe, with axe. Carpenters axe by gransfors bruks boundary waters catalog. The forge sits at the heart of the village and you can hear the rhythmic pounding as you approach. Of the rides in my growing stable of hand hatchets, the 1. I purchased this small forest axe for its sole purpose of felling small trees, limbing branches, or making kindling for campfires. Custom leather molle belt loop for cold steel tomahawk gransfors bruk axe. Gransfors bruks axes for sale one of the most sought for, high quality swedish brands of axes, the gransfors bruks axe reputation is wellknown around the world. Each axe will have a azor sharp edge with a long lasting, strong, convex grind. Each gransfors bruk axe is individually hand forged from ovako. The small forest axe is practical for splitting small sticks for the fire or cutting limbwood for starter fuel in a fireplace. The small family operated forge started making axes in 1902 and produce in limited quantities so the focus can be on making the best hand forged axes. Seriously sharp, readyforaction it may be the last axe youll ever buy. Free axe book gransfors bruks bushcraftuk community.
Overall, im happy with the quality, fitment, and balance this little axe had to offer. In addition to the axes, there is also a selection of other axe related products. It totally depends on why you want an axe and what youre going to use it for. Gransfors axes are forged by very professional smiths. Every single axe is designed specifically to fulfil a particular function, with a constant focus on high quality and area of application. Gransfors bruks axes canadian outdoor equipment co. First off i should say that i find a good hatchet to be a very valuable tool to have around.
There are only a handful of gransfors bruks blacksmiths working on these most of the precision that these axes produce is thanks to the well made heads. Half of this is an ad for gransfors bruks axes, the other half has some good info. Get the best deals on gransfors bruks when you shop the largest online selection at. Jan 07, 2018 gransfors bruks offers the axe book for free, either as a pdf download or a paper version you can order for the cost of shipping. The axe book also gets shipped out with every axe they sell, free of charge, so steer away from the amazon version. Find the best gransfors bruks small forest axe at l. Lehmans knows how important it is to have a large supply of dry, burnready wood, so we offer some of the best woodcutting axes, hatchets and mauls for the job.
Gransfors bruks axes are forged by professional blacksmiths that take great time and effort in their trade. So, what does any of this have to do with gransfors bruks steel. The book describes the companys philosophy, different models of axe, how the axes are made and how an axe should be used and looked after. We have found these grandfors bruks axes and tools to be far superior to any other axe on the market. Like all gransfors bruks axe heads, this one is made by hand stamped with the initials of its maker alongside the swedish crown stamp. And in particular, the gransfors bruks hand hatchet. The gransfors bruks outdoor axe is not for surgery or first aid, but will easily gut an animal from squirrel to elk. A good camp axe is one that is lightweight, portable, and able to collect and process wood for fires, shelters, stakes, tent pegs, tarp supports. In addition to its range of axes, gransfors bruk also offers a small selection of other axe related products. The handle is also grooved towards the end for an extra firm grip. Gransfors bruk mortise axe with brown hickory handle and high carbon. I found the usual gransfors bruks design to be a lot more appealing on this larger axe than on the smaller models.
Gransfors bruks also offers a companion pdf volume, the ancient axe book. So is the gransfors bruks small forest axe worth its price. You get this book for free when you buy a gransfors burka axe. Gransfors bruks vs hults bruk bushcraft usa forums. Gransfors bruks axe book canadian outdoor equipment co. The handle is thicker near the file blade to give a good grip. Beautifully crafted and balanced, gransfors axes are a pleasure to use, and will provide a lifetime of use. If you buy an axe from gransfors bruks, you get the axe book in print format free of charge. Gransfors bruk axes for sale smkw smoky mountain knife works. Each axe is accompanied by the axe book, and backed by a 20 year.
Gransfors bruk s axes are divided into four different categories, based on their specific areas of use. Find great deals on ebay for gransfors small hatchet when you shop the largest online selection at. The axe is excellent for limbing and splitting firewood. Mar 22, 2011 the gransfors bruks american felling axe is a beautiful tool. Subscribe to our newsletter request a free print catalog. After forging, each blade is ground to and honed to a razor edge before being fitted with. Gransfors bruks axes are the finest axes available today. See why gransfors bruk axes and hatches are superior great for camping crafted in sweden by gransfors bruks smiths, this handsome mini hatchet stows away in most backpacks while giving you a longer handle than a hand hatchet.
Gransfors bruks scandinavian forest axe 25 inch, 430. Gransfors bruk large splitting axe, wood cutting and hauling. The axe is capable of lopping off quite large branches or splitting small logs for the campfire. A smith at gransfors bruks has nothing to hide and he is proud of his professional standards. Free axecraft manuals from gransfors bruks the marked tree. Youll find all this and a lot more useful information in the axe book. The file is normally used with water but can be used dry. Gransfors bruk log home store building supplies and tools.
The shape of the sheath, which covers the edge and the top part of the poll, stops the axe head cutting into your rucksack. The axes, gransfors bruks history, the smiths, how they are made, selecting the right axe for the task, sharpening, cutting, splitting, even throwing and lots of other fascinating stuff. Its practical for carrying in your rucksack when you need a small axe with plenty of power. Gransfors bruk axes outdoor axes, knives and saws expert advice your account toll free 1. A brief look at the gransfors bruks american felling axe. Each hatchet head is individually hammered into shape and bears the initials of the smith who made it, creating a oneofakind masterpiece. All gransfors splitting axes therefore come with a metal collar to protect the handle.
1276 1281 889 1309 1456 991 850 750 117 255 568 1020 1137 1187 544 124 668 1483 742 1282 1305 578 562 1028 1216 769 609 1387 647 1498 974 1088 1499 270 1261 103 1157 1165