I was initially going to buy a plastic handled Fiskars/Gerber hatchet, then I came across an article about Gransfors Bruks and read it. It opened me up to learning more about these tools and I bought a GB Mini Hatchet. This miniature masterpiece is a work of the Smith's art, specifically the designer, whose initials, LP, are stamped into the head. Some years later, a GB Wildlife Hatchet joined my Mini, and around five years on, a GB Small Forest Axe made it a trio. They are a pleasure to own, and once in the hand are an extension of you. A GB hatchet or axe, together with a Silky Fox Bigboy Outback Saw (or a Silky Gomboy Outback Saw) and a Mora Companion Heavy Duty knife and a Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel make an extremely capable set with which virtually anything can be achieved. Having quality tools makes life better, especially when you're relying on your tools to provide shelter. I think the GB Wildlife Hatchet is the best compromise between size, weight and capability, although I absolutely love the Mini, which is perfect for carrying and is astonishingly capable.
Just browsing around looking at different hatchets and stumbled upon this one for $140. Everyone else is either backordered until april or selling for $190+ so i grabbed it quick. its still months before i get to go on any hiking camping trips but i cant wait to try this out. havnt read any bad reviews.
Bought one of those a couple of weeks ago for carving spoons,bowls etc, came razor sharp with a beautiful heartwood helve,no metal wedge in them now and the fitting of the head to helve leaves a lot to be desired although it's a tight fit in that it doesn't move there's gaps everywhere great tool for light carving and light camp chores though!
Ya, I've noticed that the newer ones don't have the metal wedge. And if they have gaps that's not good,... especially on a high end product like this. At $ 180+ they should be close to perfect.
My wildlife just showed up. Very nice lower part of edge sharper than upper edge. Hickory needs a little work but I can easily take care of that. Not quite as sharpe as I’d like but can’t wait to take it out with me this weekend. Give it a bit of a workout.
I have had mine for years. If you sqeeze the top of the sheath you do not cut the Sheath. The idea with the steel rivets is that if you fall the axe does not cut through and cut you. Copper would be better. Use plenty of leather balm andseal it with dubbing or mink oil, then wax! Lasts for years!
Pinch the top of the sheath when inserting, this prevents the blade from cutting the leather. Beautiful, perfect parallel to the blade end grain in that hickory handle. Ideal!
So? Did you pay to see the video? No? Then shut up. Don’t buy their product if you don’t want it. By all means, though, continue to consume content at no cost to you, and then chastise people for trying to make a dollar.
Riveting the sheath is better than sewing because if the axe cuts through the stiches it will cut whatever else is behind it. If you had it in a pack and it was being jumbled around, the stitches could be easily cut and the pack or its contents damaged. Also if you drop it on you or someone else there is no risk of cutting through with rivets.
Karl Olofsson it may come close, but should not touch. The rivet is actually much narrower through the leather than what you see on the outside - its more like a pin. It would also depend on the way you would strike the axe.
I've been eyeing this and the Small Forest Axe, but I think I am going to get this thing. Smaller, lighter and will do th work I need. thanks for the video.
Easy way to tell if a guy has just taken delivery of a new Gränsfors Bruks axe? Look at his forearms - if there's a small patch recently shaved of hair - he did. Ask me how I know. . . . 😊
Say Heah, Yup I love my Gransfors Bruks S.F.A. usually I take it out when we're processing alot of firewood usually in the fall for hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato and some around the fire chats, this weekend I'm testing my two new knives my Rodent 3 and my Rodent 5 I just got a couple of days ago, I also brought my vintage Blind Horse Bushcrafter which I had the handle thinned down and polished, a simple looking knife, but what a preformer, also so far the Rodent 5 is making me feel great that I bought it, there's no redundancy with my Ratmandu, but that little tank of a knife the Rodent 3 fills my hand great and I wear large gloves this small knife seems to be easily my favorite 3" knife, I also brought my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet and my Wicked Tough Saw on this trip and also great preformers, Thanx for a great video, Yeah I love my G.B.
Just received my wildlife hatchet today thanks to your awesome reviews. Too little quality and craftsmanship goes into products today. Cant wait to use it! Do you think you can make a holster that would secure the axe to a pack or molle webbing? I could use, and would buy that.
I love the axe. My only issue I have with it is that the Axe Book is written in Swedish or some other language so it’s pretty much useless. Such a pain in der axte.
Where can we find your sheath in Europe? Also, do you make sheaths for other axes? For instance, I have a very nice Hultafors hatchet, but their sheaths are.. well... ridiculous. They are small (only covering the edge portion of the blade!), they don't stay on, etc., etc.
Love the sheath. i know this is an old video, but i do like the orginal sheath covering the entire top of the axe. Also.. as the axes are hand forged and ground by different makers, is there enough tolerance in your sheath that it will fit the variances that occur in hand making axes?
We have had very few issues to date. However, we always accommodate your needs and if the sheath doesn’t fit for some reason, we will fix that free of charge.
Greetings from Turkey. I do not understand your language and I do not understand what you're talking about . Do you write the recipe measures? Thank you. 🖒🖒🖒
The rivets are made of soft metal, should not damage the blade. The cuts in the sheath is a problem though, You should let Gränsfors Bruk know this issue so they can adress it. Nice video :)
What steel is used to make these little hatchets? All I know is its some kind of High Carbon steel. I heard its L6/Sawmill steel, but I'm not entirely sure.
They actually do , on their website : " _Gransfors Bruks is using steel from the Swedish steel company Ovako, where the steel is derived entirely from recycled scrap_ ". So scrap metal. That doesn't sound too exotic ...
How would you compare this hatchet to husqvarna hatchet. I am aware that the husqvarna will require some work to get it as sharp but how different in performance mainly carving? Thanks.
Good review. Have a GB comin for xmas. Cant wait to try it out. I have a small hachet by hultafords its just as good as anything made by GB but the handle is just too short.
It is not possible to have the blade edge touching the rivets, due to the additional leather pad that is put there to protect the edge. I don´t like you advertising your own product here on false premises, without even mentioning that it is your own one that you are recommending. Shame! The original cover works just fine.
+ReviewOutdoorGear "100 years" Not possible - not even close with that head (forget handle as can be replaced). That head is flimsy, with daily use and sharpening every 2 or 3 days I would be surprised to see it last close to 10 years. BTW This looks more like a paid review, or you're just happy with a freebie. I dont kind of blame you bcoz every reviver is the same. Its impossible to get a decent/impartial review now days on anything - Unless the channel buys everything and refuses to get free samples.
When you got to review an axe at 9 but gotta go to church at 10
Haha
Legend
I was initially going to buy a plastic handled Fiskars/Gerber hatchet, then I came across an article about Gransfors Bruks and read it.
It opened me up to learning more about these tools and I bought a GB Mini Hatchet.
This miniature masterpiece is a work of the Smith's art, specifically the designer, whose initials, LP, are stamped into the head.
Some years later, a GB Wildlife Hatchet joined my Mini, and around five years on, a GB Small Forest Axe made it a trio.
They are a pleasure to own, and once in the hand are an extension of you.
A GB hatchet or axe, together with a Silky Fox Bigboy Outback Saw (or a Silky Gomboy Outback Saw) and a Mora Companion Heavy Duty knife and a Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel make an extremely capable set with which virtually anything can be achieved.
Having quality tools makes life better, especially when you're relying on your tools to provide shelter.
I think the GB Wildlife Hatchet is the best compromise between size, weight and capability, although I absolutely love the Mini, which is perfect for carrying and is astonishingly capable.
That sounds like a great set of tools! My personal favorite is the Wildlife Hatchet.
Just browsing around looking at different hatchets and stumbled upon this one for $140. Everyone else is either backordered until april or selling for $190+ so i grabbed it quick. its still months before i get to go on any hiking camping trips but i cant wait to try this out. havnt read any bad reviews.
Rawhead Rex Nice, i found one on a german website for 90€ (including shipping)
Bought one of those a couple of weeks ago for carving spoons,bowls etc, came razor sharp with a beautiful heartwood helve,no metal wedge in them now and the fitting of the head to helve leaves a lot to be desired although it's a tight fit in that it doesn't move there's gaps everywhere great tool for light carving and light camp chores though!
Where from, how much
Ya, I've noticed that the newer ones don't have the metal wedge. And if they have gaps that's not good,... especially on a high end product like this. At $ 180+ they should be close to perfect.
My wildlife just showed up. Very nice lower part of edge sharper than upper edge. Hickory needs a little work but I can easily take care of that. Not quite as sharpe as I’d like but can’t wait to take it out with me this weekend. Give it a bit of a workout.
I have had mine for years. If you sqeeze the top of the sheath you do not cut the Sheath. The idea with the steel rivets is that if you fall the axe does not cut through and cut you. Copper would be better. Use plenty of leather balm andseal it with dubbing or mink oil, then wax! Lasts for years!
Pinch the top of the sheath when inserting, this prevents the blade from cutting the leather. Beautiful, perfect parallel to the blade end grain in that hickory handle. Ideal!
You failed to mention that you're the one selling the alternative sheath on Amazon.
Usually try to mention that in all my videos, must have forgotten.
ReviewOutdoorGear convenient
So? Did you pay to see the video? No? Then shut up. Don’t buy their product if you don’t want it. By all means, though, continue to consume content at no cost to you, and then chastise people for trying to make a dollar.
Hi i wanted to get the sheath for Gransfors Hunters axe, but couldnt find it on the link or in the amazon
Riveting the sheath is better than sewing because if the axe cuts through the stiches it will cut whatever else is behind it. If you had it in a pack and it was being jumbled around, the stitches could be easily cut and the pack or its contents damaged. Also if you drop it on you or someone else there is no risk of cutting through with rivets.
Not if you have a properly constructed welt like this sheath
+ReviewOutdoorGear Your design will make the top rivet hit the blade anyway though?
Karl Olofsson it may come close, but should not touch. The rivet is actually much narrower through the leather than what you see on the outside - its more like a pin. It would also depend on the way you would strike the axe.
+ReviewOutdoorGear Well, why don´t you prove it by making a video where you smash through it and show us the rivet after? ;)
I second that. I would like to see how the leather holds up and if the rivet will stop the blade.
Love this hatchet. Such craftsmanship and artistic.
Dream hatchet. ...1st on my wishlist for sure. ...perfect around camp.
I've been eyeing this and the Small Forest Axe, but I think I am going to get this thing. Smaller, lighter and will do th work I need. thanks for the video.
Easy way to tell if a guy has just taken delivery of a new Gränsfors Bruks axe? Look at his forearms - if there's a small patch recently shaved of hair - he did.
Ask me how I know. . . . 😊
Say Heah, Yup I love my Gransfors Bruks S.F.A. usually I take it out when we're processing alot of firewood usually in the fall for hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato and some around the fire chats, this weekend I'm testing my two new knives my Rodent 3 and my Rodent 5 I just got a couple of days ago, I also brought my vintage Blind Horse Bushcrafter which I had the handle thinned down and polished, a simple looking knife, but what a preformer, also so far the Rodent 5 is making me feel great that I bought it, there's no redundancy with my Ratmandu, but that little tank of a knife the Rodent 3 fills my hand great and I wear large gloves this small knife seems to be easily my favorite 3" knife, I also brought my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet and my Wicked Tough Saw on this trip and also great preformers, Thanx for a great video, Yeah I love my G.B.
Just received my wildlife hatchet today thanks to your awesome reviews. Too little quality and craftsmanship goes into products today. Cant wait to use it! Do you think you can make a holster that would secure the axe to a pack or molle webbing? I could use, and would buy that.
I love the axe. My only issue I have with it is that the Axe Book is written in Swedish or some other language so it’s pretty much useless. Such a pain in der axte.
Where can we find your sheath in Europe? Also, do you make sheaths for other axes? For instance, I have a very nice Hultafors hatchet, but their sheaths are.. well... ridiculous. They are small (only covering the edge portion of the blade!), they don't stay on, etc., etc.
Love the sheath. i know this is an old video, but i do like the orginal sheath covering the entire top of the axe. Also.. as the axes are hand forged and ground by different makers, is there enough tolerance in your sheath that it will fit the variances that occur in hand making axes?
We have had very few issues to date. However, we always accommodate your needs and if the sheath doesn’t fit for some reason, we will fix that free of charge.
Have you heard about the metric system?
Your guys sheaths are the absolute bomb!
thank you!
They sure are! I purchased the sheath and overstrike protector for my wildlife hatchet, they are beautifully made.
A GB hatchet and a Silky folding saw make a useful duo.
Greetings from Turkey. I do not understand your language and I do not understand what you're talking about .
Do you write the recipe measures?
Thank you. 🖒🖒🖒
my sheath has lasted 15 years with frequent use and has never cut through or broken
Nice review, bro! Best regards from Brazil!
perfect grain orientation
I think it`s copper rivets, so they will probably not damage the edge
Just ordered mine today!
The rivets are made of soft metal, should not damage the blade. The cuts in the sheath is a problem though, You should let Gränsfors Bruk know this issue so they can adress it.
Nice video :)
Cheers Mate!
So have split any wet .... with your axe ???
What steel is used to make these little hatchets? All I know is its some kind of High Carbon steel. I heard its L6/Sawmill steel, but I'm not entirely sure.
+PerceptionVsReality GB doesn't disclose the steel they use
They actually do , on their website : " _Gransfors Bruks is using steel from the Swedish steel company Ovako, where the steel is derived entirely from recycled scrap_ ". So scrap metal. That doesn't sound too exotic ...
5160 I think
Probably something similar to C55
Where ya find the best prices?
How would you compare this hatchet to husqvarna hatchet. I am aware that the husqvarna will require some work to get it as sharp but how different in performance mainly carving? Thanks.
+Dalton Ramage this one is lighter and I would say more agile in the hand. It has a thinner profile in the cheeks as well, so it bites deeper.
Good review. Have a GB comin for xmas. Cant wait to try it out. I have a small hachet by hultafords its just as good as anything made by GB but the handle is just too short.
Outstanding review. Thank you.
Great review! I've got a few Gransfors axes - this one will be ny next!
It is not possible to have the blade edge touching the rivets, due to the additional leather pad that is put there to protect the edge. I don´t like you advertising your own product here on false premises, without even mentioning that it is your own one that you are recommending. Shame! The original cover works just fine.
Are you planning a revieuw on the kubben hachet?
I maybe wanna buy one but I'm not shure.
I had the same problem with the sheath, it cut through the leather.
M Sato, Ha, my suspicion confirmed! Thank you!
I had, until I figured it out. Still haven't cut through mine.
Best review for this axe..
I would make a kydex if I bought one
Great hatchet. I bought mine years ago for €60,-. Price has doubled by now.
I have a G/F wildlife hatchet, it's great but mine has no metal wedge in the top? do you think they forgot?
They have actually updated their design. The small axes don't have a need in a metal wedge; the wooden one is quite sufficient.
They are reducing production costs.
Say Heah Eugene, I just want to thank you for making those Axe Holster's for me, Outstanding quality and price, Thanx You. ,, .
How much
The reason the Gransforks sheath is rivited is incase you fall on the axe.... think about it.
A little more specs would help the review
Where is this made?
+Alexander Archangel In Sweden.
I prefer the after market sheath.
I would love one but they are so very exlensive
Expensive too.
isnt that the mini hatchet
+Hugo Åkerlund Nope.
+ReviewOutdoorGear "100 years" Not possible - not even close with that head (forget handle as can be replaced). That head is flimsy, with daily use and sharpening every 2 or 3 days I would be surprised to see it last close to 10 years.
BTW This looks more like a paid review, or you're just happy with a freebie. I dont kind of blame you bcoz every reviver is the same. Its impossible to get a decent/impartial review now days on anything - Unless the channel buys everything and refuses to get free samples.
***** are you saying that gränsfors axes arent good quality?
***** , bought the axe with my own money. No paid review here.
+MarkUs FinSki have you actually handeld any gränsfors axes? and axes dont need to be scary sharp to work
I think I’ll stick with my trusty pet beaver. His name is Bruks.
Please provide a link where I can get one too. 😁
ReviewOutdoorGear I found mine as a baby in a pile of sticks in a creek.
Hmm. 😂 Seems like a one of. 🤔
ReviewOutdoorGear great review, and I’ll probably be buying that sheath, if it’s still available.
Me too
Sorry but they are not hand forged.
Can you give me one sheet for free please
mine is also made by MM =)
Mine too - I believe it is Mateus Mattson
Should of sharpened before review 😆
Hey stop putting in the metal wedges...
kind of hard to take you seriously in your button up and dockers.
+Nicholas Peters Okay.
Nicholas Peters who cares as long as he's dressed I couldn't careless what he's wearing
When you have camp at 8 and golf at 9
agggghhhh....another city slicker doing a review......You Tube please fix this.
Chippy Tucker .... aaaaagh aayayayayaaae...😂
First!
Salesman
just another sheath ad.