Thor-is-testing: Gränsfors Bruks - Axes 

I just found 2 gränsfors axes at my grandpas house. And i showed it to my father and he told me that he had bought them when he was in the same age as me (16) and forgot them in a very hidden place. So those axes had been laying on the ground pretty much untouched for 25 years. And after some grinding they was just as good as new. Wonderful

Little known fact: Gimli son of Gloin uses Gränsfors Bruks too. Great video!

I agree they are the best axes available … 👍 and I’m American . You might be surprised to know a lot of Americans love the Gransfors Bluks . Great Video ! 👍

Mate, at 15 minutes, the wood splitting while wearing those sandals is killing me!

I’m an American and I agree with you on Gransfors Bruk axes. I have 4 and the wildlife hatchet is supposed to be here Saturday. Love them.

I've ordered the small forest I'm soo excited Thank you for doing this video

Anyone Who looks into axes , should know these are the best actors in the world.

I bought the small forest axe about 5 or 6 years ago and I absolutely love it. I really want to get the American Felling Axe next. Great video.

Thank you have bought lesser axes in past, these are the best anywhere

Great video!! Thanks for the review. Those Axes are A1!!

Best review of these axes. You sir have earned a subscriber

Stellar father’s day gift my wife got me. Large splitting axe. Like butter. Guys envy it. Wives noticed. More in the neighborhood now. I also got the hatchet from my sons. Been splitting firewood for 43 yrs and have used probably 6 kinds. Gransfors by far the best.

I've had the small forest for 6 years and just got the Scandinavian forest axe. Beautiful axes on every level. Took the small one and a cheap mora camping in 14 states out west (US) and it was a pleasure to have them. Also have a Fallkniven F1xb on the way. Love Swedish steel. Great review!

Thank you for the comparison. I've just been to Sweden for the first time and all the fellow Germans I met (all of them) had one or more Gränsfors Burks axe, so I bought one as well. I am never going back. So so good. Greetings from Germany :)

Great video! Very informative! Thank you! Cheers from Canada!👍

Thank you for a great comparison.

Great video!

Excellent video! Bra jobbat👌

Appreciate this video! Both gutsy and crazy for wearing sandals splitting though.

Greetings. I greatly enjoyed your video! I bought the hatchet last year. Incredible craftsmanship and feel. I am an American. I believe these are the best in the world. I’m not sure why you think many Americans would think otherwise but, speaking for myself as an American, I agree with you, friend. Perhaps Americans aren’t what some would like us to be perceived as. Thank you for you great and detailed video. I will be buying the axe next, the Lord willing.

Great video! I own two myself! Fantastic axes!

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Test 👍 Finally I know wich Axe I will buy 👍

A GFB SmFA has been with me and treated me well for 15 years of northern MI winters Now that i am down in Florida, it doesnt get used nearly enough I love giving them as gifts to people that have no idea. Hopefully spark an interest in em. Best $120 i have or ever likely will spend. Truly fantastic product, from a great company. Love em.

Glad you know what many Americans will say lol. Watched the video and never did see any type of "test", but oh well... I'm glad I found this video. I own 2 GB axes, 8 Morakniv knives and a pair of Sordin Supremes that were made in Sweden. I didn't know I was supposed to only buy American made products and think a certain way. From now on, it's USA only! Thanks for helping me see the light!

Great video!!!👍👍

Super video, I have the Hatchet and Small Forest Axe. I am eyeing the Scandinavian one as well

Americans that know, know that Gränsfors Bruks are great. Thanks for the video.

I agree, Gransfors are the best. The steel, the handles, the fit and finish; awesome. Most axe makers put unreasonably thick handles on their axes, Gransfors does it right; a slender flexy hickory handle with perfect grain. Also, the factory edge is just amazing. Usually a new axe needs a bit of work to achieve a decent edge. I will have to give an honorable mention to the council tools usa made axes in their sport utility line. They are not as polished as far as finish, but they are less than 1/3 the price , have great steel sharp out of the box, and they also got the handle right.

I'm an American and I have two Gransfors axes. I LOVE them!

Great video thank you

Hello from Mauritius island thx you so much i will order this axe from now cz of you the best one thx you

I have a Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet, a Wildlife Hatchet and a Small Forest Axe, and they are truly things of beauty in addition to being phenomenal wood processing tools! I just got my SFA and as I held it I became immediately aware that this was an order of magnitude above my Mini and Wildlife Hatchets! I paired my SFA with a Silky BigBoy 2000 Outback Saw, making an extremely capable, compact and lightweight set. I can't think of anything as capable, compact and lightweight as a GB Mini Hatchet, Silky Gomboy Curve Outback Saw, Mora Companion Heavy Duty Stainless knife and a Victorinox Huntsman SAK to either carry or to add to a small emergency kit. Whilst the Silky 360mm saw is only slightly heavier than the 240mm version, the additional length makes the difference in a small kit (to be carried in addition of one's gear). Likewise, the GB Wildlife and Outdoor Hatchets are not that much heavier than the Mini Hatchet, but they are significantly longer, affecting their inclusion into a small emergency kit which would include more than just cutting tools!

Great video thanks for the review i have been looking for a smaller axe maybe i will get the hatchet and the small forest axe

i want to make a roadtrip with my dog and girlfriend up to sweden and buy the outdoor axe right there at gransfors bruks!!😍 i love how you speak fluent english very nice - and great review!!!💪🏼💪🏼 greetings from austria!

Interesting that they went with a Hudson Bay pattern head on the small Outdoors hatchet. Some look down on that pattern. But it is easy for a blacksmith to make and has been made for hundreds of years.

Agreed, the Gran Fors Bruk axes are the best. I only have one, the Small Forest Axe. I am going to get a Scandinavian Forest Axe when funds are available, just to have it. I have about ten axes and they are all serviceable, so I really don’t need another axe. Matthias Blitz made my SFA.

I've been using the small forest axe for years....i use other axes but I keep going back to my Gransfors SFA its by far my fav

You get the best gear mate 👍

I am American and I agree. I love mine.

I am an American. I own two Gransfors Bruk axes. The Scandinavian forest axe and the American felling axe. I can say they are the best in the world. I love Swedish axes.

Erik Blixt also forged my outdoor axe :) It is a beautiful multipurpose tool.

Same person made mine, great axes.

I have the Granfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet. Do you prefer the Outdoor Axe over the Wildlife Hatchet? If so, what are the reasons/features that influence your preference? I also own the Council Tools 24" Woodcraft Pack Axe, I like it very much and it is a very capable axe and will cover a wide variety of crafting and chopping, splitting that other axes/hatchets that are in its class/size. If you have had any experience with this axe how would you compare it to your GBA Forest Axe or your small splitting axe. That you are using in this video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.

I found that that the Huttafors Axe is the best for me when I am making Bee Hives. It stays sharp even after hundreds of strikes and usng it to make wood smooth by scraping etc My Grandad prefers the Gransfors small axe. They are to quality,

Fantastic review of the Gransfors Bruk axes. If you had to pick only one for camping, chopping and bushcraft, which do you feel would be best?

Gba amazing !

I am researching the wildlife hatchet and saw your video. Needless to say I was disappointed to see you didn't test it with the others. If a product is shown on the cover picture then I feel you should include it in the test. At least you said you weren't going to test it before you started so I could skip to the next video.

Good video. I've owned all of those axes, but never at the same time. (I would avoid splitting wood in sandals... probably. Unless you're also drinking. Then it works well)

As an American, I use a Gränsfors Bruks axe. You’re right, it is the best in the world. No question.

In the USA, I would say that Gransfors Bruks are reknowned recognized as the best of the best axes, although they are expensive on this side of the Atlantic.

I wish the outdoor axe was more affordable, looks perfect.

I use my small forest axe multiple times per week. I just ordered an aluminium scabbard from Grizzly Peak Enterprises because I carry it so much. I do agree with you though, best axes hands down

Bought a new home and some property. Will be cutting mostly firewood. What would you recommend ?

I just love how you being from Sweden saying its the best and I'm from America hand I say they are the Ferraris of axes. Got a bit of a collection now. New american felling axe, the large maul, 2 spitting wedges, the drawknife and now 2 vintage double bit felling axes one is the michigan pattern I still have to get handles for. There a 100% quality none the less.

I knew Thor is using Gränsfors!

This american agrees with you. Gransfors Bruks are amazing.

i got the splitting axe. had it 10 years. split more than i can count. still going today.

As an American I can agree these are best In the world , took a lot of digging to find this brand

Best production axe perhaps? Custom axes are at different level I think. And yes, I have GB small forest axe!

I don't have much experience with axes & hatchets, but as an American, I agree that Gransfors Bruk makes the finest axes. I own four of them. The only thing that might out perform them is a custom axe & they are way more expensive & the waiting list is months long. I've only seen custom axes in videos, but I'm sure that Swedish steel is better. I've had my Small Forest Axe for more than 25 years & it still is as good as the first day I got it.

My grandfather was in WWII and he told me, not everything made in the USA is the best! I own a Gransfors Bruks Axe, let me tell you it's truly the best in the world!

The company is still amazing. Love it.

Can anybody tell me why gransfors stopped installing the steel pin in the wedge? I actually ordered a pin with my new one to install in my new large forest before I swell the handle with linseed oil I'm sure the quality is still good but the last thing I want is a loose axe head if there isn't a failure in the handle

I live on an island in the Pacific Northwest. I own and use two Gransfors and two Wetterlings. The Swedes made the finest axes in the world. I'm an American.

I have 2 axes from Grönsfors. And I live 17minutes from Gränsfors.

Ok, so as bias as bias can be, right from the start. How much is it?

Godt at se du bruger sikkerhedssandaler : )

So, I managed to buy an OA, sell my OA, miss my OA and buy another OA ... :D Now I'm kinda worried that the steel collar is too short to really protect the haft ... so I made a longer (say 3.5") leather guard. I soaked the leather for about 10 minutes, used a towel to dry the surface of the leather and then I used a leather cord to attach the guard to the haft. Now I'm worried (again, lol) of rust that formed on the steel collar under the wet leather before the leather dried up. Let's say there would be some rust. In your opinion, should I be afraid? Have a nice day!

Gransfors is best in states, but Council tools have some good products and old Plumb and Sagen Chemical equal.

Well, the species of trees you were splitting, chopping, whatever are all soft. What happens when you try that with harder wood like oak, hickory, ash, ironwood or even hard yellow pines like what have in the southeastern US?

I like a lot your production..... KISS TO KJELL-AKE SJÖLUND..... KS ON MY MINI AXE !

Americans that actually swing axes know the truth...Gransfors is without question the best!

After waiting for 5 years or so I finally got a Gransfors Bruks small splitting axe for Christmas from my three children. I was so exited to run outside and split wood from my stack. I took one swing and I was so impressed. So I came back inside and was admiring it and then started noticing all the flaws and was so disappointed. The handle was set about estimated 7 degrees off and the grain orientation was horrible I took some photos of it all and I could not believe my eyes that the workmanship was so bad. I own two Hults bruk axes, an Aneby and an Arvika and the orientation on those axes are outstanding. I also own a Husqvarna multi purpose and that one is outstanding as well. I asked my kids to return it back to Amazon.

The SFA will cut fine but not as fast as one of my chainsaws, Stihl of course. I did not like the finish on my SFA, so I refinished it with boiled linseed oil. Beeswax and paraffin are not my favorite wood finishes.

I love my Gransfors mini Hatchet. I need big axe for april/may and i go buy ONLY A GRANFORS

Why the difference in the handle between the forest and the large axe... 🤔

I have two very old bearded axes which have cleaned up really well . But the slot for the shaft narrows towards the top . Therefore it is really difficult to get a tight safe fitting ! What is the solution? Grundtjärn

Link to this axe you mention?

I would like you to try a Liam Hoffman axe. The are very nice too.

Wow Sweden looks like my back yard ha ah i live west of Seattle.

Hello good vid and i have a small felling axe on route:] You seem to understand how the axe works please protect your feet:]

KÖNIGSEGG OF AXES........ELEIKO OF HATCHETS.... THANKS

I do have some Swedish and Norwegian DNA but I am mostly Scottish and English.

Axes for grandfather, father and son ....... 👍

Where i live Gransfors is not available, how do you compare with Hultafors? I m thinking of Hultafors H009 840086, for all around axe, what do u think of it

No sir, us Americans jump through hoops to try and get one since gransfors don't ship to the US.. we know they're the best lol

Gränsfors Jägerbeil (Hunter´s Axe) is the best in my opinion... Kannst du ja mal ausprobieren bzw dir besorgen ich finde sie ist der beste Kompromis...

I keep seeing these axes failing, chipping and falling apart. This seems to be a thing in North America. Does anyone else have any input on this subject?

Me: Thor? Really ? You: splitting firewood by hand Me: 😱... you are the Thor alright

Maybe check for „Prandi“ Axes from Italy.

I am american and these are the best

He axe-ually means this!

He went through the middle with the splitting axe.....cuz it can.

I just wish they weren’t so expensive 😟

Denglish?

This dude definitely a viking

Trust me - America shares your opinion on GB axe

Stevemre sent me bro

GB's Hultafors hults bruks, Husqvarna all made by same company. All owned by same company. All same steel. Husqvarna is 1/3 of the price!

Shouldnt do an axe review in swindles haha