Eric. Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I've been messing around with bushcraft a bit lately, and I bought a few of these axes. Not exactly woodworking per se, but I thought some of you might appreciate it. Very nice tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I've heard good things about them as well. Interesting video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 You need an axe to trim a bush ? All sorts of inappropriate comments come to mind ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondhockey Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 There must be a close connection between wood cutters and wood workers. I got here after we stopped burning firewood. While I never heard of Gransfors, I now aspire to own one of their axes, or at least try one; various axes (and mauls) really are different in how they perform! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juskimo Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I have their foresters axe and it is the perfect backpacking/camping axe. Light enough to carry but very versatile. Great tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I ordered one of their splitting axes for my dad for his upcoming birthday, should be here monday. I'm really excited to check it out. I really want one of their small forest axes or hunters axes for similar uses as Juskimo. I want a small axe for bushcraft/ backpacking use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Very interesting video. It reminds me of the same care and quality that goes into the Auriou Rasps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandorLush Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 1/13/2017 at 5:40 PM, Chet K said: Very interesting video. It reminds me of the same care and quality that goes into the Auriou Rasps. I could probably watch them stitch all day long, so cool to watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 1/13/2017 at 4:18 PM, xxdabroxx said: I ordered one of their splitting axes for my dad for his upcoming birthday, should be here monday. I'm really excited to check it out. I really want one of their small forest axes or hunters axes for similar uses as Juskimo. I want a small axe for bushcraft/ backpacking use. I have the Gransfors Scandinavian Forest Axe (assuming that's the one @Juskimo has) and the large splitting axe. I also have a Wetterlings large hunter's axe...Wetterlings as a company and product line is similar to Gransfors, ever so slightly cheaper but basically the same quality. Of the two forest axes I own, I think the Wetterlings would be a better choice for backpacking simply because of the weight factor. I only take axes when I'm doing a short hike or no hike at all. On backpacking trips I just take a knife that can be used with a baton, and a Silky saw. Very light and I never really expect to have huge rip-roaring fires on a backpack trip. I bring the axes when we're gonna have more camp time than hiking time. I believe Gransfors has a model similar to the Wetterlings I own. If you do longer hikes I'd look at smaller axes...possibly even a hatchet or tomahawk. For long camp time or super cold conditions the bigger axes are great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 48 minutes ago, Eric. said: I have the Gransfors Scandinavian Forest Axe (assuming that's the one @Juskimo has) and the large splitting axe. I also have a Wetterlings large hunter's axe...Wetterlings as a company and product line is similar to Gransfors, ever so slightly cheaper but basically the same quality. Of the two forest axes I own, I think the Wetterlings would be a better choice for backpacking simply because of the weight factor. I only take axes when I'm doing a short hike or no hike at all. On backpacking trips I just take a knife that can be used with a baton, and a Silky saw. Very light and I never really expect to have huge rip-roaring fires on a backpack trip. I bring the axes when we're gonna have more camp time than hiking time. I believe Gransfors has a model similar to the Wetterlings I own. If you do longer hikes I'd look at smaller axes...possibly even a hatchet or tomahawk. For long camp time or super cold conditions the bigger axes are great. How do you like your Silky saw? I've been thinking of picking one up as a saw seems a lot quicker and lighter for backpacking trips. (all we have around here are softwoods anyways and fallen limbs and trees a plenty) I was thinking about the small forest axe or the hunters axe for short backpacking trips. My pack weight is fairly low so I think I could take a small axe without being too heavy. But a saw would probably be more useful. I've got a cold steel hawk but I find it better for throwing (entertainment) than much else. Not bad for limbing branches but generally not enough heft in my opinion for much chopping. Maybe we need to start an axes and hawks thread to show off all our toys. Also, do you like your splitting axe? My dad mostly burns oak and it will be used to split that (generally not from rounds as we usually rent a hydraulic splitter when cutting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 The Silky saws are great. I carry a 210 for backpacking and I also have a Bigboy for certain aspects of bushcraft (it's huge). They're very nice saws but some people claim they have trouble with bending the blades because they're on the thin side. I don't know if these people are just clumsy or don't realize they cut on the pull or what...because I've never had any issues. A budget saw that everyone raves about is the Bahco Laplander: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001IX7OW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 When Amazon has them in stock they're around $20. The splitting axe is awesome. I've split oak with it and it does the job well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Don't lie... You bought them to make that rustic stick furniture. Post pics of your new twigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Bushcraft = forest woodworking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Think I found the appeal of bushcraft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 They're incredibly well made. Sharp as any knife I own. I got one free in the mail with the purchase of my tormek t7 a couple of years ago. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 That's a sweet little axe, T. How long is the handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 4 hours ago, Eric. said: That's a sweet little axe, T. How long is the handle? The handle is 12" until it gets to the head. It's about 13.5" overall length. It's really well balanced. https://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/product/gransfors-wildlife-hatchet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 20 minutes ago, Tom Cancelleri said: The handle is 12" until it gets to the head. It's about 13.5" overall length. It's really well balanced. https://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/product/gransfors-wildlife-hatchet/ Well if ya ever wanna sell it, let me know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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