Gränfors Bruk Small Forest Axe

[Orthogonal]

Just came in after 5 weeks on backorder.

Its a small version of a traditional Scandinavian forest axe. 3 1/4", 2lb head, 19" handle.



Gränfors Bruk is a small 30 person forge in Sweden. Each one is custom crafted by a blacksmith, who strikes their initials into the head of each one.



Came already sharpened with a mirror finish. It is certainly the nicest axe I have ever owned. Intend to use it as a backpack/camping axe, and keep in in my truck in between.

 

[travistheone]

love it

 

[MattTheGunslinger]

Beautiful axe. I bought the same one a couple years ago. Absolutely love mine for camping and yard work.

 

[rdc]

Nice!

 

[Orthogonal]

Beautiful axe. I bought the same one a couple years ago. Absolutely love mine for camping and yard work.

Did you use anything on the handle to seal it ?

I used SLIP EWL on the head - I love that on all my hand woodworking tools.

 

[sgi_va]

Just came in after 5 weeks on backorder.

Its a small version of a traditional Scandinavian forest axe. 3 1/4", 2lb head, 19" handle.

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Gränfors Bruk is a small 30 person forge in Sweden. Each one is custom crafted by a blacksmith, who strikes their initials into the head of each one.

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Came already sharpened with a mirror finish. It is certainly the nicest axe I have ever owned. Intend to use it as a backpack/camping axe, and keep in in my truck in between.

Couldn't stop myself from posting mine... this is Russian/German version for the everyday ax

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[54rndball]

Gransfors Bruks makes good stuff. I have the small forest axe and the smaller hatchet. The hatchet is razor sharp and I had to get stitched up after not being careful with it. I also have one of their mauls and used it to split quite a few logs after the tree was cut down in the yard. I really like forged axes.

 

[MattTheGunslinger]

Did you use anything on the handle to seal it ?

I used SLIP EWL on the head - I love that on all my hand woodworking tools.

I used a few coats of linseed oil when I first got it and a coat every now and then between uses.

For the head, I use CRC penetrating oil on a rag or the CLP from my gun cabinet if I run out of the CRC stuff. I've never had a rust issue with that axe.

 

[Rack&Roll]

Can I ax how much this implement costs?

Shipping costs from Scandinavia must be a pretty penny.

 

[MattTheGunslinger]

I got a good deal and paid $125 shipped from a stateside dealer about two years ago. I'm not sure how low they can be found for now sadly.

 

[GUNSnROTORS]

Can I ax how much this implement costs?

Shipping costs from Scandinavia must be a pretty penny.

Prices have fallen in recent years. Currently $223 and free Prime shipping from Amazon.

I have a Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe, American Felling Axe, and Hunter's Axe - love them all.

 

[BossmanPJ]

You guys are making me want an axe. I don't need an axe!

 

[Orthogonal]

Can I ax how much this implement costs?

Shipping costs from Scandinavia must be a pretty penny.

Got it from Lee Valley tools - MSRP of $115 plus shipping. Ordered 1st of May.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/garden/page.aspx?cat=2,44728,45794,20129&p=20129

For whatever reason, they don't show up high in google results. But I get almost all my fine woodworking tools from these guys. I know that the imports are rationed - some sites were backordered to August - but Lee Valley is a premiere retailer in this space and must be getting a good allocation.

Everywhere else I looked that claimed in stock or ebay was $200+

Right now Lee Valley is offering free shipping with $40+ orders.

 

[fidelity]

Thanks for the tip. Curious, so I ordered the same off your link.

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[Alea Jacta Est]

MRS Borden probably regrets saying "Axe me! Axe me!"

PS. Nice tool big boy...very nice. Now I too gots axe envy.

 

[Minuteman]

Man that's cool.

I don't know why exactly, but I love tools that are at the height of their design and perfection.

A couple years ago I bought a very similar 'small axe', just to have and admire it. I hope I never have to use it, but in some one in a million chance it could save a life.

 

[GUNSnROTORS]

Got it from Lee Valley tools - MSRP of $115 plus shipping. Ordered 1st of May.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/garden/page.aspx?cat=2,44728,45794,20129&p=20129

For whatever reason, they don't show up high in google results. But I get almost all my fine woodworking tools from these guys. I know that the imports are rationed - some sites were backordered to August - but Lee Valley is a premiere retailer in this space and must be getting a good allocation.

Everywhere else I looked that claimed in stock or ebay was $200+

Right now Lee Valley is offering free shipping with $40+ orders.

Thanks for sharing - those are awesome prices!

I'll definitely keep them in mind next time I'm in the market.

Noticed they don't carry the entire lineup (e.g., my American Felling Axe). It's a monster, model #434-2, 4.8lb head with the 35.5" curved handle. There are actually three models of this axe (2 head weights and 3 handle lengths/shapes). I always research Gränsfors Bruks directly before purchasing online. Many sites are off on the specs or nomenclature in some small way. Lee Valley appears to be dead-nuts accurate.

 

[slowpoke]

What I love about MDShooters is that I'm continually learning about cool stuff I absolutely must have that I never knew existed.

 

[Minuteman]

What I love about MDShooters is that I'm continually learning about cool stuff I absolutely must have that I never knew existed.

Yeah, I know right!

 

[joppaj]

What I love about MDShooters is that I'm continually learning about cool stuff I absolutely must have that I never knew existed.

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