LEATHER CRAFT - Axe Collar and Sheath for a Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe
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Great video. Keep up the great work. I agree with you about the axe snobs. I just picked up the Council Tool 2# Wood Craft Pack Axe, 24" and the Council Tool 1.7# Wood Craft Camp Carver Axe, 16". I could care less what they think.
An old video I know but I just want to echo what others have said about your philosophy regarding brand name snobbery. It's quite refreshing actually and along with your obvious talent, makes for a wonderful vid.
I've just finished a sheath and guard for a cheapo axe bought new for $18 bucks US with a nasty cast head but a wonderfully grained ash handle. A strange combo for sure but it won't feel out of place hanging with my small forest Swedish axe and will probably actually get used more.
Thanks again.
Beautiful job
I also concur on the snobbery as Gil mentioned. I am sure that many just own the gear and really don't have any ideas on how to use it. I was lucky, rented a small cabin to go fishing one Summer, Wife took a walk around and found an axe with a broken
handle at one cabin.
I cleaned it off a bit and holy crap, It said, "Oxhead", on it. Not a half bad axe. a 2 pounder also. Perfect for all around Bush work. Thanks for the effort on the video. Just getting into basic leather work myself at this time so this helps. I generally just use a paracord wrap for the over strike area on an axe, so this helps with another little project.
Something that may help... I make traditional bows and tomahawks... Use a little double sided tape under the leather handle wraps... It's not noticable and the leather stays where you put it while lacing or stitching...
Great video. Very informative.
Very nice.... indeed...
Elegant
Functional
BEAUTIFUL!
Hope you don't mind.?..... I'm going to copy that exactly! 😁👍
Very nicely done.
My axe is a old well used boys axe I inherited from my grandfather... I completely gave it new life, sanded out the rust and scratches to a near mirror finish, re edged and sharpened it, cut off weight to turn it into a bearded carving axe, sanded and oiled the handle and burned in some viking carved symbols I had drawn on by hand. I now plan on making a collar and sheath for it...
I find that nothing becomes as bushcraft as stuff you made yourself.
Nice job .
Nice work! And I love that podcast. Listen to it all the time.
What podcast is it?
Neil degrasse Tyson
Joe Rogan Podcast! This particular one was with Neil DeGrasse Tyson!
Thanks! I listen to a lot of his stuff, but missed that one.
To be honest I agree. Bushcraft is supposed to be making do with what ya got. I use a brufer axe from Amazon 30 bucks excellent axe. My saws not a silky but it's a great saw with a lifetime warranty and I've tortured it for a year. No issues. Minimal rust and I've just left it outside in the weather. Bps makes an excellent bushcraft knife for cheap. All 3 items listed are under 100 bucks
Really nice work. There sure is something nice about leather.
About the bushcraft ,I agree we all don't need them Batman gagets to be " The Hero"
Thanks for a lot of great tips
Great video help here
Great video ,Beautiful work .
I’ve never watched leather work before but wow… really interesting. Definitely got a new subscriber! Beautiful stuff.
Great job on the axe cover.
simple and top...thanks for sharing.
by the way a few years back around 2017-2019 -- I was watching someone on TH-cam do an axe review on about 8 or so of some standard American axes and he also included a standard Italian Axe -- When he was done ALL the American axes performed within one or 2 strokes
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The Italian axe was consistently 20% the best
Nice idea!
This is beautiful. I wish we can get that for my Small Forest axe here in England.
Very nice, you didnt wet the leather at all?? Just with the dye?? Gonna make to my axe aswell ☺☺ lookin so great!!!👍👍👍👍👍
Good job!
Thanks Mason!
Beautiful mate 👍 Hi from Australia 👋🇦🇺
The most important is KNOWING how to use the tool skillfully! The brand is not important! A dull axe no matter the brand will give the same dull results!
Really good job 👍 looks awesome 👍🌈🦄🇦🇺
Nice.
Pretty cool look! Thanks for the share.
Excelent work and good point about GBSFA stereotype!
I Surly Agree :)
Kyle, I share your view on"brand snobbery". While I have nothing against a quality product, the idea is to get out there and enjoy nature. And whatever you can afford,to make that happen is all that matters to me. along those lines I recently purchased a small hatchet from Marbles. I couldn't be happier,and it only cost me $20.00 (US). Now I need a sheath for it...do you know anybody that could help me?? Haha
Same here Jay! Nothing against quality, even if its super expensive. I am only against the notion that people NEED it. Its silly.
Those Marbles are awesome deals for the money. I have looked at getting one several times. The small cruiser looks awesome!
I can build you a sheath no problem, but it'll cost you $35-40 CAD :-)
Too right on the Bushcraft on a budget. That is what it is about, back to basics! Built not bought is the moto for Bushcraft.
@@kyle_noseworthy Hi Kyle, i absolutely LOVE your sheath in this video! I would very much like you to make an identical one, is that still possible!? 😆😄
nice boss .thanks
I was like " man he's got a strong accent for a Canadian". Then you said you were from Newfoundland and it all made sense 🤣
Good day Kyle. I totally enjoyed this video, however i need the link to purchase a Gransfors Burks small forest axe, I'm in Miami and need a dealer close to 33186, because they kill us with shipping!! Thanks Man!!
Great job mate. You make beautiful leather products. You've got me keen to get into some leather work also. Perhaps make a collar and sheathe for my axe. Greetings from Australia.
What kind of leather is that? It looks amazing. I'm in the U.S.A. so idk if I can get it from the same place. Also, very nice work! finished product looks amazing.
awesome video! what kind of glue do you use for the leather?
I use actual leather glue! I dont recall the brand right now!
I have a CRKT Woods Chogan and I don’t have leather to make a sheath so I cut up my sperry top siders and im using that leather but it’s a bit too little. Where do you get your leather? Would it be possible for you to make me a sheath?
Nice video it’s that 3mm thick leather?
I do not give a rats ass about what other people think or do, The thing is to get out and be in the elements and work with wood with what ever tools you got and if you can afford it then you get better gear other than that every one has an option.Thanks for the upload 👍🏻
Can you make me one? I have a Gransfors bruk small forest axe
Newfoundland accent 😍😂 deer lake?
Back in the day people didnt care what brand it was as long as it held up for petes sake. Nowadays this brand snobbery is annoying
Meh, I just wrap it with cordage and replace when necessary. Cheap like borscht. And you don't have to go down 6" from the lips, that's just a waste.
I use cordage because it gives me a better hand grip when carving.
I'm not a fan of axe collars. I find that they make choking up awkward. But I'm with you on the elitism in parts of the bushcraft community. You see people showing off their bushcraft belts and wat not. But it doesn't look like they use it. It allways looks brand new.
Haha I agree on the 'brand new' part! I see that all the time! To there point where sometimes I'm like, "sheesh, am I that hard on my gear? It looks like it's been through the Vietnam war!" haha Don't get me wrong, I love good quality gear, but it certainly is not a key part of the experience for me. I made due for a long time.
I've noticed the snobbery as well . That's why I absolutely 💯 ❤ Really Big Monkey1 and Fun in the Woods. Dave is one of those guys who gets it done his own way..without the pretense.
How can you be elitest while you spend thousands of dollars so you can live like a homeless person with massive chimp energy
I feel the same way about the elitist mentality. I used to like Wrangler Star, his videos have a lot of useful information. But I got sick of the elitist mentality and the, “my way is the right way,” mentality, and it has pushed me away from his channel. The last video I saw of his was his doomsday is here, we’re all gonna die video just before the shutdown. On a side note, Gransfors Bruk makes the Husqvarna axes at half the price. You might have to touch up the edge a little bit that’s no big deal.
Wranglerstar has turned into a snob unfortunatelly and certainly is a leader of the Sheeple with his Brand enforcement.
I always get the “I want I want” when I watch you create. Great message in there as well
haha start spendin' those dimes man!
Nice job Kyle. You've inspired me to have a go at making a collar and sheath for my axe. Keep the leatherwork vids coming mate. Best wishes from Australia.
Great job
I like how he further minimizes the GB axe elitists by actually buying the axe and saying how he might use it a couple times since he has it but its otherwise of no interest to him.
Great video and craftsmanship. I am knew to leather craftsmanship. Can you tell me where you buy your leather and supplies. I live in Texas. I see the Canada flag in your vid. I grew up in NB. Thanks.
Gransfors is legitimately second to none. -That’s why people buy it, because if I’m going to buy and axe, I’m going to buy the best. To me, it sounds like your ego prevented you from buying it, not other people’s ego.
Never encountered the Elitism your talking about. I have encountered people gushing over nice gear, can get a bit fetishish. Generally the negatives I have encountered is people criticizing people who do not practice what they preach, or are reckless when it comes to safety. The touch point on that is sometimes gear.
Full disclosure, received my Small Forest Axe a few days ago and was looking to mod it for over strike. I have been doing bushcraft for years, but only recently considered this equipment as I find myself in a new part of the country where axes prevail.
In the Granfors Brucks Book that comes with the Axe it states about the Granfors Brucks Small Forest Axe 'Practical for splitting small sticks for the fire or cutting small- diameter limbwood for starter fuel in the fireplace'! It is one of the most excellent axes for what Granfors Brucks state its purpose in design is for! All those who criticize this Axe by stating how it does not do well for purposes it was not designed for, well why not not read first and foremost what it was designed to do and criticize it on its intended purpose! As for snobbery, it is a bloody Axe and no more lol I am not criticising Kyle here, as he is correct in some peoples view and their view of others with a different axe. I purchased it for its intended purpose and like the axe for what it is.
I got fisher small axe but I’m from the backyard suburban community and I’m fresh outta ya know what’s
Shit I've avoided it because it extremely over priced. $160 for a small axe is ridiculous.
And btw im not a rich asshole but it is a very good axe and og dont see why ppl say its so expensive for at good tool that Will last you long and if you really like it you will be happe any time you use it fx. I got some makita drills in the higher price tag and I just love to grab one of those for work insted of a All-most-the-same drill for the haf price. I understand your point and I dont like the snobs at All but if you love your tool and it makes you happy to use then the price is fine by me but thats just My opinion
I soak my handle protector and thong in water for 30 minutes before I lace it on. When they dry it is tight on the handle as tight as a drum.
Nuttin but respect for traditional quality axe and a fine sheath. Paracord might pe better wrap, but leather sheath.
Would like to have a black axe cover and a black handle guard made. For the small forest ax.
I live in the USA
Can you give me some details on the leather please, where you source it, how thick it is. Thank you
It is prev-a-lentil Canada, the USA oe England.
Elegant, not eloquent and malleable, not maluable. Nice work though.
How do I contact you for a a sheath and handle guard for my Forest axe? Thanks. Kent
Dude!! Can i like orde stuff like that from you? :)
lol... I don't want to be part of their community... I want to be in the bush!
Absolutely gorgeous. The sheath looks so nice with the shape of the sweep on the head. I do a lot of sheaths with that type of closure. I have never made a collar tho. Just one of those things nobody's asked for and I haven't done for myself yet. It looks really good. As far as your views go about the gransfors, I agree with you wholeheartedly, I still dont own one. I'd take a restored vintage axe over a big name axe anyday, just on principle alone, as you said, nothing against the axes themselves, they are great axes but it's the sort of stigma that attaches itself to it. That's my rant for the day, thanks for sharing bud. Seeya on the next one.
Yep, my thoughts exactly man! Nothing against the tool, but it's the stigma attached.
Bottom line, I'll enjoy this little Gransfors regardless now that I have it, but I have no real attachment to it. It's a good axe. That's about it.
Great video! My husband wants to make a sheath for his axe...!
While I’m not a fan of axe collars of any kind, and while I too have avoided that axe for similar reasons, I gotta say you did a beautiful job on that little guy.
Thanks Kevin!
As they say, don’t hate the player, hate the game. It’s a great small axe. Buy it, use it, enjoy it.
Like the collar and sheath you made for the small forest axe, how much to make the same for my axe, same small forest axe.
What are you listening to Alex Collier @ 15:04 ? If not who is that talking on the radio? Lol
Duct tape and clingfilm would help making a blank!
thx kyle just starting to get into throwing axes and leather work is something i want to try and do.
Well done. I am originally from NL and will retire back there in a couple years after a long career in the military. I know a lot of people don't like Axe collars, but I do. I love my Axes as much as my knives to me they are not just a tool to use but I find them ascetically pleasing as well. I will probably give you a shout when I get back to have some made, I would do it now but I am currently stationed in Germany.
How much for a set like this for my new small forest axe these days?
Well done leather work ,good job thank you.
I totally agree with your point of view.
I am a blacksmith for 8 years and have no problem making my own bushcraft tools..
Absolute workmanship cobber, beautifully done. Aussie bloke here and enjoying the content 👍🏻
Nice work! Thanks for the video.
That is awsome. Your hands are becoming more capable with every project.
I don't have any 'expensive' bushcraft gear. I do have the necessary tools to slog it out in the woods but I do it with the cheapest tool that will get the job done.
Thank you Jonathan! I would quit if I wasn't improving. Stagnation is no fun.. However, I find much of my quality is limited by time. My leatherwork could be much better, if I were willing to spend 45 minutes more on each sheath. But in reality, the market just doesn't support the extra time and cost, not at this point in my following.
What do you use for an axe? Anything in particular?
@@kyle_noseworthy I use fiskars! Don't hate me for it 😆
What thickness (mm) is the leather you use?
Very nice work, sir!
-E Willy
Nice job. Try the saddle tan color, can’t recommend it enough.
Nice leather work.....I agree totally with your bushcraft mentality....I teach folks in my area, and money is a hurdle for most so I do emphasize knowledge over big ticket objects.....use what you got or make!....thanks for bringing that up!
Awesome Tony! Good on your for spreading that mentality man!
Where do you buy your leather?
Very nice leather work. But I could not help but notice the handle of your axe. Heart wood about half the length, and a line right where it will take most of the force and shock, not good, severely weakens the handle. Hope you didn't pay too much for it.
It's completely fine... people get much more 'worked up' about grain structure than need be. Some heart wood is just fine.
Thats beautiful work right there
Lol eliteism in bushcraft
Windmill tattoo? Dutch roots?
That's nice work!!
Great video! I have a question though... I see people often "sandwich" an extra piece of leather around edges of their knife sheaths, is this worth doing for an axe sheath too? Or should that only be done if you are sewing it rather than using rivets?
great question. That piece you're talking about is called a 'welt'. A properly made sheath should always have a welt. It allows the edge of the axe to rest into soft leather, compared to resting against metal rivets or much worse: cutting straight out through the stitching!
@@kyle_noseworthy okay cool, thanks for the reply :)
Awesome buddy awesome
Cool Video 👍
Looks great 👍
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Hey Kyle, great show !!!!! I'm using black leather to do my handle collar, that part of the axe head Is called the (cheeks of the axe) Just a FYI my friend.. I like your design for the mask / cover . In my book if ya don't have a axe of choice we can sharpen it ..... Or I will trade it out with ya.... Got plenty...... Again Great Video.
That's awesome Roger! Do you have any axe heads that I might be interested in? I'm always looking for a nice 'new' head to restore and hang. Send me an email if you do! weiderfan.business@gmail.com
very nice.... like your work. ty
Nice work Kyle. The axe just pops. It looks awesome
absolutely gorgeous!