My mother is Swedish, my father Irish, but I was raised in USA. Growing up, every couple summers or so, we would visit my grandparents in Sjorfarden, near Gnarp. I recently bought this axe, and I really like it. I had no idea it was made in a village so close to where I spent so much time in the woods and on the beach. +++
with the stock sheath, if you hold it by the top where the blade comes in contact with the leather and just pinch the sides in slightly when you put it on the axe head, it doesn't even come close to the leather
Picking up this axe up for the first time after unwrapping it, I felt that I immediately understood what all the fuss was about! It felt like an immensely capable extension of my arm!
Daughter and I split and processed some wood yesterday. We have the wildlife hatchet, scandi axe, small forest axe, and helko rheinland hatchet. Splitter is the gb large splitting axe 27in model. Somehow.....(sarcasm) she ended up wielding the sfa and that was by and far her favorite. Its my fave too so now we got a real dilemma going on.
Bought this AXE today from Partioaitta Finland. Price was 90EUR = 95USD. It was the final one they had. Gonna go test it out today to the barbecue hut. Thank you for the review. Checked the review actually after the purchase. God bless! ,)
Päivä. How did you like it? Been thinking of getting one for multi-day backpacking trips but I'm unsure since I probably will split more wood than I will chop.
A couple of years ago, I used your measurements to modify a 40 dollar, 21" axe from a hardware store. This particular handle had excellent grain, but the company itself has virtually no quality control. A few years back, I had seen a Gransfors-Bruk Small Forest Axe at Lee Valley and was aware of all the good reviews. The head appeared a bit light to me. For my modification, I used your measurements, along with photos by Ross Gilmore (Wood Trekker), but left the head slightly heavier and thicker than the Gransfors-Bruk Small Forest Axe. (Angle-grinder, some files, a wood rasp, linseed oil, wood-swell, wood glue) I'm very happy with my customized hiking axe. Anyway, thanks for listing those measurements, dude.
Hello sir, thank you for the nice video. Could you give me the length and thickness of the poll? The back part of the axe? Thank you and have a nice evening. Cheers.
Eugene I really enjoy watching your videos and the sheaths made by your father are fantastic. And most of all I am grateful for you glorifying God through your channel.
What would you choose for hiking into camp? This or the Wildlife Hatchet? Weight is important, main use is for processing firewood. Will be accompanied by a Sven saw and 3.5-4” scandi fixed blade. Thanks!!!
I have always used axes that I have sourced from bootsales in the UK and restored them, they have served me well on my bushcraft trips and still are... however I have just purchased this beauty although it was bloody hard to find a UK stockist. thumbs up man, a laymans review
Eugene, I recently purchased this small forest axe. I have no problem with the sheath provided. Should that change I will check out a new sheath. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for the Small Forest Axe review. I’m just getting into axes myself and just purchased one of these. Do you need to use a leather strike guard for this model? Cheers!
I'm saving for this tool. Anyone who says this isn't really hand forged is just being picky; prolly to support the brand they like better. Can't wait until this is strapped onto my pack!
Just got one from amazon from a reputable seller. Little disappointed that the axe came in a plastic bag No metal wedge I hear they stopped doing the metal wedge is this true? I love it though I’ve wanted one for a while
Thanks for the nice review. On the sheath, I like the workmanship of the one your dad is making...however I"ve heard one advantage of the pull string design vs snap is longevity and disability in the field. Any thoughts on that?
Please help me decide . I’m deciding between the small forest axe and the outdoors axe. I hike up in the mountains so weight is a consideration. I have a Silky saw so I use the axe mainly to split wood. Im leaning towards the outdoors axe but is the Small Forest Axe just as good at splitting?
I saw this axe (I believe) for $130 USD (LL Bean) and as high as $350ish USD in other places. Both said GF small Forrest axe #420. Are they really the same product and if so why such a wide price range? Or are they perhaps different metal grades on the heads? I'm just making sure I don't get ripped off by paying too much or by paying way less and getting poor quality. Thanks and enjoyed the review, really want to get one of these. And you've earned my subscription to your channel.
I just received my first Gransfors Bruk axe, mine didn't come with the metal wedge in the head? IS this a problem? Did I get duped possibly or is it discretion of the smith on the need or not? Thank you for any insight... All marks seem to be in the right place otherwise.
Can you tell me how comfortable this is to use with one hand for actual swinging hard? I am having a hard time deciding between the Small Forest Axe and also the Wildlife Hatchet. If I can get away with using the SFA with one hand comfortably, then I will likely go with the SFA.
+Bladesnstuff , you can use it with one hand, but if that's all you're going to do, it will be somewhat difficult. You will have much more control on the smaller Wildlife Hatchet with one hand.
Great review...Thanks! Please could you do a Council Woodcraft 18in vs. Gransfors Small Forest axe vid? Haven't seen a head to head on RUclips so far, it would probably get a good amount of views and I'd like to see it myself to see what your opinion is on which is better?
I just had a leather Loop holster put it on your belt then down the loop so easy to on person carry it in and out keep the edge protecter the same just have a cobler make a loop attach it to a piece of leather that your belt goes tgrough and bingo.
Pro tip for the sheathing of the axe, pinch the top fold of the sheath as you slide the top of the axe in and it dosnt cut or contact the leather at all (or is very minimal contact at best).
I looked on Amazon and it appears that they are steel rivets? Is that true? If so, will you be making any more with brass rivets? Thank you. I like you reviews and that you mention God in them. These seem to be wonderful hatchets. I have the GB Wildlife Hatchet ordered and can't wait to get it. I believe I will be also getting the GB Small Forest Axe as well. I am excited! :)
I have this axe and it’s a great axe but the Wetterlings is better it’s a bit broader and splits a bit better but they don’t make Wetterlings no more. A crying shame.
Question for you; I purchased one of these axes from AGRUSSELL.com and after having been backordered for some time I finally received it. It looks authentic but came with only the wood wedge and not the metal spike to hold the axe head in place. Any thoughts?
It's authentic. The newer models doesn't have metal spike anymore because with glue being so strong these days, the wooden wedge will not come off so the metal spike is not necessary.
Ok folks. I own several Gransfors Bruk axes. Sure, I use one for my Bug Out Kit but the others I collect for collector value. So I ordered an Axe sheath from the website. Earlier I complained that the website wasn't up to speed, but now it is. :-). So a couple of days ago I ordered A black Sheath via the website. Before the day was out, I received an email confirmation and that morning a USPS notification. That was Saturday. Today is Monday and it arrived in my mailbox. I must say that this Sheath is an incredible piece of work. It looks so awesome and the fit is absolutely perfect. The quality is the best leather work I've ever seen. The black leather with the white perfect stitching is stunning. The rivets are also perfect. It gives me pleasure just looking at it. This sheath really accents the quality of the Gransfors Bruk Axe and yes, I will buy more. Be well. Bob.
The biggest reason you might pay more for a legit Hand Forged Axe head vs a Drop Forge is the labour cost for the Hand Forged item - that's the premium you pay for bespoke anything. The benefit in difference between the two ( in real terms ) is minimal ... one is hand crafted and the other done 10 times faster. Contrary to popular opinion you get lots of poorly crafted hand made tools to this very day, with all manner of errors and imperfections! Hand made is no guarantee of quality ... only Labour. This is not to say that some hand crafted items are not of the highest quality with fine personal touches and details - there are certainly many of those also and you pay handsomely for the craftsmanship with a reputation to back the name. At the end of the day go for the product with a strong reputation - regardless of the means of production - it should serve you well. However, If you want to sniff corks ... well.
Very impressed. You video was well worth watching. So much so you have a new subscriber in me.. keep up the good work you do an great quality videos.. have a blessed day thsnk you..
This comes directly from GBA. "We did make a change of the logo and took the “s” from bruk(s) away. (2010) There is no real explaining why we did that, I think it looked better in some way. So there are a mixture of handles with the S and without the S which causes unnecessary discussions." Gränsfors = a small village in Sweden Bruk = an old Swedish word for factory AB = Ltd / Inc In speech the company name it’s only Gränsfors Bruk, the “s” it’s only a link to AB so in English it would be Gränsfors Bruk’s AB."
That price is a ripoff. Google it and you will see a list of online stores at the top that sells them for about $130. Avoid Amazon, they sell them too expensive.
Think about outsourcing the sheath in Thailand, Mexico or China. Your Dad is skilled but probably can't keep up. If you lived in Southern California you could hire Mexican women to do the work. Not many are available in Spokane Washington. Also, set up a website independent from Amazon.. Keep Amazon but some people don't want to pay sales tax on out of State orders. Amazon charges tax, no matter what.
If they were to outsource I and many others would not be interested in purchasing. Made in the USA is worth more to me than any other third world crap.
Anyone suggesting I praise God for His beautiful creation deserves a 'subscribe'. Romans 1:20. I was looking for reviews on this axe and came across this channel. Glad I did. God Bless!
It's a bloody tool! Husqvarna charge a 1/3 of the price and better axes, better handles. It will last several generations if like all the back yard warriors on RUclips don't use !
Nice review ..but ..The metric system throws you off..Now nobody in Europe who would subscribe follows you in your measurements,.. just always for the profit of your channel put in metric .A small effort for a smart man.
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My mother is Swedish, my father Irish, but I was raised in USA. Growing up, every couple summers or so, we would visit my grandparents in Sjorfarden, near Gnarp. I recently bought this axe, and I really like it. I had no idea it was made in a village so close to where I spent so much time in the woods and on the beach. +++
The Grain on that axe is perfect!
with the stock sheath, if you hold it by the top where the blade comes in contact with the leather and just pinch the sides in slightly when you put it on the axe head, it doesn't even come close to the leather
Picking up this axe up for the first time after unwrapping it, I felt that I immediately understood what all the fuss was about!
It felt like an immensely capable extension of my arm!
Poetic
Been using mine regularly for two years now on all of my bushcraft trips. Awesome piece of gear. Cheers
How does it split? Been thinking of getting one for multi-day hiking trips and bushcrafting trips.
Daughter and I split and processed some wood yesterday. We have the wildlife hatchet, scandi axe, small forest axe, and helko rheinland hatchet. Splitter is the gb large splitting axe 27in model. Somehow.....(sarcasm) she ended up wielding the sfa and that was by and far her favorite. Its my fave too so now we got a real dilemma going on.
Bought this AXE today from Partioaitta Finland. Price was 90EUR = 95USD. It was the final one they had. Gonna go test it out today to the barbecue hut. Thank you for the review. Checked the review actually after the purchase. God bless! ,)
+Otto Turunen you wont be disappointed
Päivä. How did you like it? Been thinking of getting one for multi-day backpacking trips but I'm unsure since I probably will split more wood than I will chop.
those chopping and felling shots. pure bushcraft erotica.
Hey I’m 8 years late but the hardness is R57C. Just picked this up today and wow what a beauty! Good review
Thank you!
You are so right , I just got exactly same axe as a Christmas present . I just love it. Very nice axe. Olof
that's a beautiful sheath, I just got my small forest axe, once the sheath is gone ill cheak it out
A couple of years ago, I used your measurements to modify a 40 dollar, 21" axe from a hardware store. This particular handle had excellent grain, but the company itself has virtually no quality control. A few years back, I had seen a Gransfors-Bruk Small Forest Axe at Lee Valley and was aware of all the good reviews. The head appeared a bit light to me. For my modification, I used your measurements, along with photos by Ross Gilmore (Wood Trekker), but left the head slightly heavier and thicker than the Gransfors-Bruk Small Forest Axe. (Angle-grinder, some files, a wood rasp, linseed oil, wood-swell, wood glue) I'm very happy with my customized hiking axe. Anyway, thanks for listing those measurements, dude.
Thinking this axe and the gransfors hand hatchet makes the perfect camp combo.
Hello sir, thank you for the nice video. Could you give me the length and thickness of the poll? The back part of the axe? Thank you and have a nice evening.
Cheers.
+Renan Távora , yes: 5.0 cm by 1.8 cm
Eugene I really enjoy watching your videos and the sheaths made by your father are fantastic. And most of all I am grateful for you glorifying God through your channel.
I've been very torn between this one and the new Tuatahi Trapper Axe. Design and steel I'm leaning more towards the Tuatahi, but its pricier.
What would you choose for hiking into camp? This or the Wildlife Hatchet? Weight is important, main use is for processing firewood. Will be accompanied by a Sven saw and 3.5-4” scandi fixed blade. Thanks!!!
I’d you’re going solo, take the Wildlife. If you have a few people going and can share the weight, take small forest axe.
I have always used axes that I have sourced from bootsales in the UK and restored them, they have served me well on my bushcraft trips and still are... however I have just purchased this beauty although it was bloody hard to find a UK stockist. thumbs up man, a laymans review
Who Cares who cares
What you do if you get rust on it
Eugene, I recently purchased this small forest axe. I have no problem with the sheath provided. Should that change I will check out a new sheath. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for the Small Forest Axe review. I’m just getting into axes myself and just purchased one of these.
Do you need to use a leather strike guard for this model?
Cheers!
It’s optional
Thank you for the nice video sir! It is possible to give me the measuraments of the pole, the length and thickness of the back of the axe? Thank you
Nice vid!!! Do you prefer the Wildlife or SF Axe better for bushcraft, hiking? Thoughts???
Do ya have a link to order a sheath for the GF Hunters axe?:) Thank you for my two sheaths and axe loop holders!:)
Great review as usual and that's a really beautiful axe sheath!
Good for splitting logs for kindling?
do you know when your axe sheaths are coming back?
I want one. And the sheath. Traditional beautiful tool with all the history...
I'm saving for this tool. Anyone who says this isn't really hand forged is just being picky; prolly to support the brand they like better. Can't wait until this is strapped onto my pack!
That sheath is even more beautiful than the axe!
Mike Burch Bullshit !
Why did he kill that tree?
@@inoperoscio ?
I love your videos. Great reviews, and you seem like a decent guy. Keep em up.
Thank you for the kind words!
My favorite in my collection. AS forged mine, who forged yours?
Thank you for your review. Wranglerstar is who I most watch on youtube, I actually find this video more helpful.
Glad to have you Ben! Thank you for the comment.
love you dads sheath ! buying this axe very soon !!!
Just got one from amazon from a reputable seller. Little disappointed that the axe came in a plastic bag
No metal wedge I hear they stopped doing the metal wedge is this true?
I love it though I’ve wanted one for a while
If you squeeze on the spot where the sharp edge of the axe touches the leather it won’t actually damage the sheath.
The custom sheath looks great!
Thanks for the nice review. On the sheath, I like the workmanship of the one your dad is making...however I"ve heard one advantage of the pull string design vs snap is longevity and disability in the field. Any thoughts on that?
Eugene, is there a way that I could get ahold of a PDF or something. With the plans for that sheath?
Please help me decide . I’m deciding between the small forest axe and the outdoors axe. I hike up in the mountains so weight is a consideration. I have a Silky saw so I use the axe mainly to split wood. Im leaning towards the outdoors axe but is the Small Forest Axe just as good at splitting?
Sheaths are unavailable. Bummer. Your dad ok?
+GourmetBushCrafter Hello there. Yes, he is okay. We're trying to keep up with the demand. They will be back soon.
OK. Pls message me when he produces some more.
they are back. Check the website for better price.
Putting aside the skinning uses of the Hunters Axe, which would you say is a better axe between that and the Small Forest Axe?
+Nolan Gaudreau I have not used the Hunter axe, so it would be hard to say at this time
+ReviewOutdoorGear Dang! Hopefully you do review it sometime!
If your not going to use the Hunting Axe for skinning a animal your better off with Small Forest Axe
I actually ended up buying both. Couldn't help myself ;)
So far i got Small Forest Axe, Scandinavian Forest Axe and the Small Splitting Axe. All great tools.
I saw this axe (I believe) for $130 USD (LL Bean) and as high as $350ish USD in other places. Both said GF small Forrest axe #420. Are they really the same product and if so why such a wide price range? Or are they perhaps different metal grades on the heads? I'm just making sure I don't get ripped off by paying too much or by paying way less and getting poor quality.
Thanks and enjoyed the review, really want to get one of these. And you've earned my subscription to your channel.
As long as they have the GF stamp on them (head) you should be good! Look at reviews on whatever website you're on to make sure no one got a fake.
Great review. now I know what axe to get and I will be looking in to that sheath!
now that is a great axe and a ripper review thank you
Anybody happen to know the eye dimensions on the small forest axe??
Will be ordering one of those sheaths soon!
Nice axe one thing what you pointed out as the ear is actually the lip or lug.
Love your Dad's leather work does he make one for the Scandinavian forest axe?
Yes!
Is the Granfors bruks small forest axe or Wetterlings back country axe better overall?
Gransfors all the way in my opinion
Thank you for sharing. I will order a sheath when my axe comes in.
I just received my first Gransfors Bruk axe, mine didn't come with the metal wedge in the head? IS this a problem? Did I get duped possibly or is it discretion of the smith on the need or not? Thank you for any insight... All marks seem to be in the right place otherwise.
You didn’t get duped. A metal wedge is not always required; don’t worry. 🙂
Beautiful Axe cant wait till mine comes in
nice video! nice axe! and what caps is that you're sporting there?
Can you tell me how comfortable this is to use with one hand for actual swinging hard? I am having a hard time deciding between the Small Forest Axe and also the Wildlife Hatchet. If I can get away with using the SFA with one hand comfortably, then I will likely go with the SFA.
+Bladesnstuff , you can use it with one hand, but if that's all you're going to do, it will be somewhat difficult. You will have much more control on the smaller Wildlife Hatchet with one hand.
bought one of those sheaths...very nice..good quality.....great addition for your GB ax....get one
Why do some handles have Bruk and some have Bruks on them?
Zac C because they changed the company name
Great review...Thanks! Please could you do a Council Woodcraft 18in vs. Gransfors Small Forest axe vid? Haven't seen a head to head on RUclips so far, it would probably get a good amount of views and I'd like to see it myself to see what your opinion is on which is better?
Your next axe should be the Wetterlings Backcountry (Outdoor Axe #118 on their website) and you should compare it with this one
My small forest axe has AS on it too.
if i do get one of these, which you actually kinda talked me out of, i want one of ur dads leather cover.
Great work on video mate greetings from Spain
I just had a leather Loop holster put it on your belt then down the loop so easy to on person carry it in and out keep the edge protecter the same just have a cobler make a loop attach it to a piece of leather that your belt goes tgrough and bingo.
a very nice and detailed review ....thanks.
Pro tip for the sheathing of the axe, pinch the top fold of the sheath as you slide the top of the axe in and it dosnt cut or contact the leather at all (or is very minimal contact at best).
Nadohitek excellent thanks
Do you guys take orders from Europe? :)
+Inf_Viking Yes we do. :) If you are having issue please contact us.
Nice! thanks man :)
do you still sell the sheath?
amazon says unavailable
+peperb0y Yes, we will have it back up as soon as we can! Please check back.
I looked on Amazon and it appears that they are steel rivets? Is that true? If so, will you be making any more with brass rivets? Thank you. I like you reviews and that you mention God in them. These seem to be wonderful hatchets. I have the GB Wildlife Hatchet ordered and can't wait to get it. I believe I will be also getting the GB Small Forest Axe as well. I am excited! :)
Jim Wilson , yes, they are steel rivets at this time. Several people have suggested brass, and we may switch to that. Thank you!
I have this axe and it’s a great axe but the Wetterlings is better it’s a bit broader and splits a bit better but they don’t make Wetterlings no more. A crying shame.
Can I buy one please, excellent description, 😂very ergonomic design
Link to purchase is in the description.
Good video man
Question for you; I purchased one of these axes from AGRUSSELL.com and after having been backordered for some time I finally received it. It looks authentic but came with only the wood wedge and not the metal spike to hold the axe head in place. Any thoughts?
It's authentic. The newer models doesn't have metal spike anymore because with glue being so strong these days, the wooden wedge will not come off so the metal spike is not necessary.
Ok folks. I own several Gransfors Bruk axes. Sure, I use one for my Bug Out Kit but the others I collect for collector value. So I ordered
an Axe sheath from the website. Earlier I complained that the website wasn't up to speed, but now it is. :-). So a couple of days ago I ordered
A black Sheath via the website. Before the day was out, I received an email confirmation and that morning a USPS notification. That was Saturday. Today is Monday and it arrived in my mailbox. I must say that this Sheath is an incredible piece of work. It looks so awesome and the fit is absolutely perfect. The quality is the best leather work I've ever seen. The black leather with the white perfect stitching is stunning. The rivets are also perfect. It gives me pleasure just looking at it. This sheath really accents the quality of the Gransfors Bruk Axe and yes, I will buy more. Be well. Bob.
Dark brown. Not black. My mistake. :-)
Bob, I'm glad to hear you're happy! It make me happy! Enjoy.
The biggest reason you might pay more for a legit Hand Forged Axe head vs a Drop Forge is the labour cost for the Hand Forged item - that's the premium you pay for bespoke anything. The benefit in difference between the two ( in real terms ) is minimal ... one is hand crafted and the other done 10 times faster. Contrary to popular opinion you get lots of poorly crafted hand made tools to this very day, with all manner of errors and imperfections! Hand made is no guarantee of quality ... only Labour. This is not to say that some hand crafted items are not of the highest quality with fine personal touches and details - there are certainly many of those also and you pay handsomely for the craftsmanship with a reputation to back the name. At the end of the day go for the product with a strong reputation - regardless of the means of production - it should serve you well. However, If you want to sniff corks ... well.
I honestly prefer buckkes on a sheath because straps with time will loosen up while a buckle won't
Very impressed. You video was well worth watching. So much so you have a new subscriber in me.. keep up the good work you do an great quality videos.. have a blessed day thsnk you..
great review! just not sure why so many people call them "granfors" instead of "gransfors" lol
And the fact that every youtuber types and says gransfors bruks instead of bruk
This comes directly from GBA.
"We did make a change of the logo and took the “s” from bruk(s) away. (2010)
There is no real explaining why we did that, I think it looked better in some way. So there are a mixture of handles with the S and without the S which causes unnecessary discussions."
Gränsfors = a small village in Sweden
Bruk = an old Swedish word for factory
AB = Ltd / Inc
In speech the company name it’s only Gränsfors Bruk, the “s” it’s only a link to AB so in English it would be Gränsfors Bruk’s AB."
Great video
It's $270 where I live
That price is a ripoff. Google it and you will see a list of online stores at the top that sells them for about $130. Avoid Amazon, they sell them too expensive.
+Kaze thanks
Should have put a belt loop on the sheath
thank you
Good channel
great review.
That axe is champion
57 Rockwell C is the hardness.
Think about outsourcing the sheath in Thailand, Mexico or China. Your Dad is skilled but probably can't keep up. If you lived in Southern California you could hire Mexican women to do the work. Not many are available in Spokane Washington. Also, set up a website independent from Amazon..
Keep Amazon but some people don't want to pay sales tax on out of State orders. Amazon charges tax, no matter what.
+Bobeeg , website running, but not full throttle yet.
+ReviewOutdoorGear actually your website is looking great right now. Just placed an order. Looking good my friend. Be well. Bob
Bobeeg Thanks Bob!
If they were to outsource I and many others would not be interested in purchasing. Made in the USA is worth more to me than any other third world crap.
not a grommet... its a lanyard hole...
Thank you for the correction. 🙂
ReviewOutdoorGear no pro...& i didn say it be a ahole....
Didn’t assume you did. 🙂 Genuinely thankful for the correction.
ReviewOutdoorGear where u based out of ? day after Thnksgivn headn to October Mtn. Lee, Mass. do a 5 day solo... minimal gear
We are in the Spokane area! That sounds like a whole lot of fun!
Anyone suggesting I praise God for His beautiful creation deserves a 'subscribe'. Romans 1:20. I was looking for reviews on this axe and came across this channel. Glad I did. God Bless!
OMG, DON'T GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB. THANKS FOR THE LAUGH.
They missed one step. Punch the wedge below the wood.
I believe you could test it on a cut tree, not on a live tree.
🤦
Would be a nice review if you didn’t cut living tree.
It's a bloody tool! Husqvarna charge a 1/3 of the price and better axes, better handles. It will last several generations if like all the back yard warriors on RUclips don't use !
Przereklamowana ,tylko Fiskars n10
It´s gränsfors not gränsforrest
Lol took me 7 days and 80 euro's to get one
no respekt from the tree
WETTERLING IS ALOT BETTER. BACK COUNTRY AXE.
Gransfurs all the way your review took to long
Nice review ..but ..The metric system throws you off..Now nobody in Europe who would subscribe follows you in your measurements,.. just always for the profit of your channel put in metric .A small effort for a smart man.
learn to swing an axe
Okay
Dude why did you cut down a live tree???? You are supposed to cut down dead standing trees. Nice axe, but dude...
To understand , please watch this: ruclips.net/video/fqCpV0rzCag/видео.html
Great video