Gransfors bruk axes for sale smkw smoky mountain knife works. Each axe will have a azor sharp edge with a long lasting, strong, convex grind. It is very versatile and does a good job chopping for such a small axe. The small forest axe is practical for splitting small sticks for the fire or cutting limbwood for starter fuel in a fireplace. As can be seen by the pictures, these gransfors bruks axes these are oneofakind, high quality axes that will last a lifetime. 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. Comes with a topgrain leather sheath hickory handle 141. 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. A brief look at the gransfors bruks american felling axe.
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. Gransfors bruks small forest axe with gransfors logo. The collar guard protects the handle against overstrikes when splitting. Gransfors bruks axes canadian outdoor equipment co. Many of the tasks assigned to the knives are really better served by another survival tool. Gransfors bruks axes are among the finest hand forged axes available in the world today. We are happy to special order any gransfors bruks axe which you do not see here. If you buy an axe from gransfors bruks, you get the axe book in print format free of charge. The shape of the sheath, which covers the edge and the top part of the poll, stops the axe head cutting into your rucksack. You can also move on to our faq to learn even more about axes. Gransfors bruk is famous for its high quality and you wont be disappointed. 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. The proof of this professionalism is in the way they are able to forge axes with such precision and beauty.
Gransfors bruk mini hatchet, wood cutting and hauling lehmans. Each axe head comes individually stamped with the smiths initials, while the handle features the embossed gransfors logo. All gransfors splitting axes therefore come with a metal collar to protect the handle. Carpenters axe by gransfors bruks boundary waters catalog. Currently out of stock with an undefined ship date from sweden, thus were not taking backorders at this time. 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 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. 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 bruk mortise axe with brown hickory handle and high carbon. 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, ab swedish hunterswildlife axe, with axe book. Gransfors bruk outdoor axe, wood cutting and hauling.
Gransfors bruk large splitting axe, wood cutting and hauling. This gransfors bruks small forest axe is expertly crafted by experienced swedish smiths whose skills and designs are world famous. 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. Find the best gransfors bruks small forest axe at l. All gransfors axes come with the axe book and a 20 year guarantee. 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. Half of this is an ad for gransfors bruks axes, the other half has some good info. The file is normally used with water but can be used dry. Free axecraft manuals from gransfors bruks the marked tree. Carpenters axe gransfors bruks, making the finest axes since 1909. 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.
The quality is what we have come to expect from gransfors bruks. I found the usual gransfors bruks design to be a lot more appealing on this larger axe than on the smaller models. The gransfors bruks outdoor axe is not for surgery or first aid, but will easily gut an animal from squirrel to elk. And in particular, the gransfors bruks hand hatchet. The axe book by gransfors bruks highlights how their axes are created, how to choose an axe, types of axes and more. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. See why gransfors bruk axes and hatches are superior great for cutting wood this hardy axe handles splitting, chopping and more. Gransfors bruks axes are the finest axes available today. Subscribe to our newsletter request a free print catalog. 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. 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 axe book by gransfors bruks free download as pdf file. Custom leather molle belt loop for cold steel tomahawk gransfors bruk axe. Although it is light, it can be used to fell a tree, thanks to its relatively long handle and heavy, elongated head. The axe is excellent for limbing and splitting firewood. This great gransfors bruks axe will be shiped by ems postal service with delivery time 68 working days. 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 is capable of lopping off quite large branches or splitting small logs for the campfire. 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. 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. It totally depends on why you want an axe and what youre going to use it for. The forge sits at the heart of the village and you can hear the rhythmic pounding as you approach. 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. Gransfors bruk large splitting axe, wood cutting and.
So, what does any of this have to do with gransfors bruks steel. The distinguishing feature of this axe is its short handle relative to the size of its head. 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. After forging, each blade is ground to and honed to a razor edge before being fitted with. Beautifully crafted and balanced, gransfors axes are a pleasure to use, and will provide a lifetime of use. In this section we have gathered information about axes in general. The gransfors bruks small forest axe is a classic tool of the outdoors, and remains the bestselling model from the revered gransfors range. 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. Gransfors bruks scandinavian forest axe 25 inch, 430. The axe book is more than a sales brochure for gransfors bruks, where swedish blacksmiths still make fine hand forged axes in the traditional. The gransfors bruks hand hatchet is an excellent small hatchet from swedish company gransfors. The gransfors wildlife hatchet is a traditional scouting and camping axe. The axe book also gets shipped out with every axe they sell, free of charge, so steer away from the amazon version.
I purchased this small forest axe for its sole purpose of felling small trees, limbing branches, or making kindling for campfires. Gransfors splitting axes gransfors axes shop premium axes. Each axe is accompanied by the axe book, and backed by a 20 year. Get the best deals on gransfors bruks when you shop the largest online selection at. Of the rides in my growing stable of hand hatchets, the 1. I am delighted to say i have 100 copies of the superb gransfors bruks axe book to give away free. Each gransfors bruk axe is individually hand forged from ovako. Gransfors bruk log home store building supplies and tools. Gransfors bruks axe book canadian outdoor equipment co.
Gransfors bruks make the finest hand forged axes available today. Overall, im happy with the quality, fitment, and balance this little axe had to offer. 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. Youll find all this and a lot more useful information in the axe book.
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. In addition to its range of axes, gransfors bruk also offers a small selection of other axe related products. I can see their products being a nice add on for the camper, but thats about it. Its practical for carrying in your rucksack when you need a small axe with plenty of power. 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. 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. The axe book by gransfors bruks canadian outdoor equipment co. 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. Like all gransfors bruks axe heads, this one is made by hand stamped with the initials of its maker alongside the swedish crown stamp. May 12, 2011 in this post i ll take a look at one of the less widely used gransfors bruks axesthe hunters axe. This axe file is a finetoothed iron file with two faces and a small wooden handle. Each hatchet head is individually hammered into shape and bears the initials of the smith who made it, creating a oneofakind masterpiece.
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. These have good information on axe selection, use, and care regardless of what forge you might choose to buy from. The handle is also grooved towards the end for an extra firm grip. Gransfors bruk axes outdoor axes, knives and saws expert advice your account toll free 1.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The balance is beautiful and the ability to keep swinging for much longer makes this my go to splitting axe 90% of the time. The proof of this professionalism is that they are able to forge axes with such precision. The axe book hard copy the little booklet that started it all off. Free axe book gransfors bruks bushcraftuk community. See why gransfors bruk axes and hatches are superior handforged in sweden. Mar 25, 2020 the axe is capable of lopping off quite large branches or splitting small logs for the campfire. In addition to the axes, there is also a selection of other axe related products. Gransfors bruk s axes are divided into four different categories, based on their specific areas of use. There were no defects of any type and the final product was ready to use as soon as it arrived.
So is the gransfors bruks small forest axe worth its price. 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. It will carve as well as any twoinch knife, and chop as well as any one pound blade. A smith at gransfors bruks has nothing to hide and he is proud of his professional standards. Gransfors axes are forged by very professional smiths. 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. 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 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. Gransfors bruks also offers a companion pdf volume, the ancient axe book.
The axes, gransfors bruks history, the smiths, how they. First off i should say that i find a good hatchet to be a very valuable tool to have around. 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 handle is thicker near the file blade to give a good grip. 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. 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. Gransfors large splitting axe gransfors bruk sweden.
You get this book for free when you buy a gransfors burka axe. Gransfors bruk has been manufacturing handforged axes for over 100 years. The axe book comes with every axe purchased from gransfors bruk, made in sweden. 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.
The axe book is shipped with every axe produced by gransfors bruk, and the book is currently available in eight languages. 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. Professional smiths at the gransfors bruks company have been crafting elite, topquality axes for more than a century. We have found these grandfors bruks axes and tools to be far superior to any other axe on the market. Comes with a topgrain leather sheath hickory handle 10l 20year guarantee. 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. The book describes the companys philosophy, different models of axe, how the axes are made and how. Gransfors bruks, ab swedish hunters wildlife axe, with axe. Gransfors bruks axes are forged by professional blacksmiths that take great time and effort in their trade. 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. 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.