The top wedge is very tightly fitted into the head similar to all the gransfors axes one note about the handle as reported by a few customers, is that it comes delivered very rough. The faces of the blades are 6 and are double sharpened to pierce the target and have excellent grip. The only axe designed for striking a wedge head 91. The word labyrinth comes from labrys, an ancient cretan word for a doubleheaded axe. The axe book by gransfors bruks canadian outdoor equipment co. The wildlife hatchet by gransfors bruks is a pretty popular item simply because of how well it is made. Gransfors bruks, hultafors, gerber, for serious outdoor enthusiasts. This great gransfors bruks axe will be shiped by ems postal service with delivery time 68 working days.
Gransfors bruks double bit felling axe swedish felling axes. The quality is what we have come to expect from gransfors bruks. A very popular axe for camping and bushcraft, the small forest axe by gransfors bruks is well suited to splitting sticks for the campfire and performing many more tasks. Their quality speaks for itself and any bushcraft or axe enthusiast would love to get their hands on one. The axes, gransfors bruks history, the smiths, how they. Diving into 2 great swedish axe manufactures hults bruk vs gransfors bruk.
The dimensions and design of the axe comply with the rules for axe throwing. Gransfors bruks hand hatchet wisemen trading and supply. Gransfors bruks axes are divided into four different categories, based on their specific areas of use. Gransfors bruks is probably the most well known brand in the axe word today. Images of doubleheaded axes have been found carved into stone in knossos. The gransfors double bit felling axe is one of two amazing gransfors doublebit axes. The axe came with a high polish shaving sharp edge right out of the box. Collectible gift set comes packaged in a high quality crate and includes sharpening stone and gransforsbruks axe book. A brief look at the gransfors bruks american felling axe.
Gransfors broad axe 1900 straight double sided sharpened 4801. The gransfors double bit felling axe is one of two amazing gransfors double bit axes. Gransfors bruks has made axes in sweden since 1902. Gransfors bruks swedish axes are among the finest hand forged tools in the world today. Each axe will have a azor sharp edge with a long lasting, strong, convex grind. The axe book comes with every axe purchased from gransfors bruk, made in sweden. Swedish axes are still made the way axes were made in decades past. Gransfors bruk doublebit throwing axe i axe specialist i. As with all of gransfors products, it is of excellent quality.
Rounding out the gransfors bruks outdoor axe is the minimalist leather blade cover. This is an axe my greatgrandfather would have approved of in the early 1900s, and i would not be surprised if they still sell these axes 100 years from now using the same traditional methods. Comes with a fullgrain, vegetabletanned leather sheath and gransfors bruks the axe book. As the name of the palace, labyrinth meant house of the double axe.
There were no defects of any type and the final product was ready to use as soon as it arrived. The collar guard protects the handle against overstrikes when splitting. Mar 22, 2011 the gransfors bruks american felling axe is a beautiful tool. Double bit axe with handle 90 cm the double bit axe can also be used as a working axe in the forest, although this is not so common nowadays.
This is quite a big axe to lug around, the biggest gransfors bruks makes designed for the toughest tasks. Gransfors bruk s axes are divided into four different categories, based on their specific areas of use. Gransfors bruk small forest axe, gransfors bruks axes lehmans. The swedish company is known for the quality of its handmade axes and hatchets being much higher than some other mass produced products. Gransfors bruks double bit throwing axe proadventure. Ideally the grain visible at the base of the axe handle should be parallel to the axe head. Gransfors bruks scandinavian forest axe sfa john neeman finnish forest axe gransfors bruks american felling axe john neeman american felling axe first the small axes.
By your description i guess it was forged here at gransfors bruks, sweden before the ww ii, 19301939. This gransfors bruks small forest axe is expertly crafted by experienced swedish smiths whose skills and designs are world famous. Gransfors axes are forged by very professional smiths. The axe book by gransfors bruks highlights how their axes are created, how to choose an axe, types of axes and more. Each hatchet head is individually hammered into shape and bears the initials of the smith who made it, creating a oneofakind masterpiece.
Jan 20, 2017 i contacted gransfors in 2008, with a very detailed description of the axe head, and received this reply. The gransfors bruks american felling axe is a beautiful tool. Forest axes, splitting axes, logbuilding and carpentry tools and double bit axes. New listing the axe book gransfors bruk ab sweden booklet only. 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. Scandinavian forest axes by gransfors bruks are forged by professional smiths. Long and large splitting axe these are the finest axes available in the world today. It turn out that there is a class of chopping tools known as the small forest axe that runs double duty as both a small axe and large hatchet. Comes with a grain leather sheath, the gransfors bruk axe book and a twenty year forging guarantee. The swedes are the worlds greatest axe enthusiasts, and gransfors bruks is one of their finest forges. Each gransfors bruk axe is individually hand forged from ovako.
Each gransfors bruk axe is individually hand forged from ovako recycled steel, and then stamped with the makers mark. As part of its desire to provide more information about axes, and about the thoughts and values of the company. I dont think these two actually belong in the same category. Both edges are identical and the centre of gravity and handle are carefully positioned so that the axe rotates well in flight. Each axe is handforged by a professional smith in sweden. In addition to the axes, there is also a selection of other axe related products. Gransfors bruks axebook for their line of ancient axe models including tomahawks, battle axes, bearded axes and more. Forged from a special swedish axe steel, the blades are tempered and annealed to the correct toughness. 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 bruk splitting maul, wood cutting and hauling. Seriously sharp, readyforaction it may be the last axe youll ever buy.
Gransfors bruks sweden double bit axe, 36 octagon handle. We reserve the right to cancel any order we believe to be from a reseller. The gransfors large carving axe is designed for woodworking with a large swept blade that is doubleground for both left and right handed use. I found the usual gransfors bruks design to be a lot more appealing on this larger axe than on the smaller models. The gransfors large carving axe is designed for woodworking with a large swept blade that is double ground for both left and right handed use.
Nice to learn about the finding of an old gransfors axe. See why gransfors bruk axes and hatches are superior handforged in sweden. The gransfors bruks splitting hatchet is an excellent splitting axe from swedish company gransfors. The gransfors bruks small carving hatchet is an excellent carving axe from swedish company gransfors. Professional smiths at the gransfors bruks company have been crafting elite, topquality axes for more than a century. Please note that this axe features the exclusive ray mears bushcraft logo on the handle and not the gransfors. I just got a gb small forest axe two days ago shipped from a friend in sweden made by mm mattias mattsson.
Their high price is due to the time it takes to manufacture and the skill set of the maker, and of course popularity. Gransfors bruks double bit throwing axe boundary waters. The gransfors bruk small forest axe is a great little axe that will make a handy addition to my firewood tool kit. Gransfors bruks small carving hatchet gift set kenco. The single strap and snap design of the sheath also doubles as a belt carry option. In this case it should be longer, which is why the axe is also available with an 89 cm handle. The double bit competition throwing axe is specifically designed for competition target throwing. In march 2017 gransfors announced that they abandon the steel wedge on all their axes with the exception of splitting axes for now. Gransfors bruks small carving hatchet woodlore ltd. I contacted gransfors in 2008, with a very detailed description of the axe head, and received this reply. A smith at gransfors bruk has nothing to hide and he is proud of his professional standards. Gransfors bruk makes axes 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 is back project gransfors bruks double bit, and true temper jersey. Gransfors bruks small forest axe hatchet the sheath is welted and reinforced with solid brass rivets.
The axe book by gransfors bruks downloads 23052015. Best regards gransfors bruks, sweden gabriel branby owner. Gransfors bruks small forest axe hand forged by matthias blixt. Gransfors bruks double bit felling axe canadian outdoor. Long and large splitting axe by gransfors bruks boundary. Gransfors bruks double bit felling ax jax outdoor gear. 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.
It is known that the doubleheaded axe played a major role in minoan culture and was a symbol of power. The axe book by gransfors bruks free download as pdf file. 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. The axe book comes with every axe purchased from gransfors bruk, and is available in swedish, english, german, french, japanese, dutch, russian and. These have good information on axe selection, use, and care regardless of what forge you might choose to buy from. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The handle is 29 long and the axe comes with 2 leather sheaths to cover the sharp blades.
Handforged in sweden by experienced blacksmiths, the axe comes stamped with the individual blacksmiths initials and is shaving sharp straight out of the sheath. This hatchet has the same head as the gransfors mini hatchet but with a specially carved handle. Contact uswe welcome all emails, and happily respond to every email we receive, usually within 24 hours. Check price the gransfors bruks wildlife hatchet is the perfect axe for those who need a compact but powerful axe for camping, scouting, hiking, or any other outdoor activity that requires you carry certain gear for your survival. When it comes to axe enthusiasts, the swedes are the worlds greatest, and gransfors bruks is one of their finest forges. Each axe head comes individually stamped with the smiths initials, while the handle features the embossed gransfors logo. Just like on every gransfors bruks axe, the logo is stamped into the side of the handle. The axe book is shipped with every axe produced by gransfors bruk, and the book is currently available in eight languages. Theres something timeless over the gransfors bruks small forest axe that i really like. Lesser axes have seem to care less of the direction of the wood grain orientation. 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.
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. The straight american hickory handle is 740mm 29 long. The hickory handle is smooth and straight to slide through the hands upon release. 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. A gransfors bruks axe is forged by hand and stamped with the smiths initials as a guarantee of quality. All gransfors axes come with the axe book and a 20 year guarantee. The handle is made out of american hickory that comes covered with boiled linseed oil giving it a nice yellowish finish. When he is satisfied with his work and has accepted his axe, he marks the head with his initials beside. Each axe head comes individually stamped with the smiths initials, while the handle features an exclusive embossed ray mears logo. The gransfors bruk small forest axe has a gracefully curved handle of perfectly oriented grain hickory. Each gransfors axe is stamped with pride by the smith who forged it. This book will give you an understanding of which axe to choose depending on what you. The proof of this professionalism is that they are able to forge axes with such precision. The product can be purchased from gransfors bruks retailers and in gransfors bruks factory shop.
Gransfors bruks are highquality, handmade axes, with unparalleled attention to craftsmanship. Gransfors bruks vs hults bruk bushcraft usa forums. The 110 year old family owned business has only 23 employees and youll find a smiths initials on the head of each axe. Sep 25, 20 a 36 page axe book is included with each purchase.
Gransfors bruks axes canadian outdoor equipment co. As the name implies, this axe is designed for splitting wood along the grain of the wood fibres, rather than cutting across the grain as with a felling axe. 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. The axe is back project gransfors bruks double bit, and.
The gransfors double bit axe is based on the north american working axes, but has been modified for use in axe throwing. Keep in mind that even thick branches require a smaller axe to more comfortably delimb. The axe book gransfors bruk sweden gransfors bruks. Comes with grain leather sheaths for both bits, the gransfors bruk axe book and a twenty year forging.
The axe book hard copy the little booklet that started it all off. All double bit axes come with a sheath of vegetabletanned leather and a copy of the axe book. The double bit axe can also be used as a working axe in the forest, although this is rare nowadays. Aug 20, 2015 rounding out the gransfors bruks outdoor axe is the minimalist leather blade cover. They are able to forge axes with such precision that no supplementary work to hide mistakes in the forging is needed. Each axe is accompanied by the axe book, and backed by a. Fit and finish are as good as it gets, the handle is a very good piece of hickory and is well hafted the head. Each approved axe head is stamped with the initials of the individual axe smith, and my large splitting axe happen to be made by axe smith mb, mattias blixtpettersson. In this case it should be longer, which is why the axe is also available with a 90 cm handle.
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