Yeah man, that's a beautiful tool, can't say it too many times. I have it's bigger brother, the Scandinavian and it's the most beautiful axe I own. So yeah, I get it, if no one else gets it, I get it. Rock on, wilderness man.
Just bought one and I freakin love it shaved the hair right off my arm! You can tell the crafters put a lot of time and effort into these and for that I thank you Gransfors Bruk. If you don't own one buy one now you'll be glad you did.
When you first said "holy crap!" It reminded me of that awesome feeling you get when a new tool performs to and even above expectations... joy, excitement, gratification, and even euphoria... We humans are a weird bunch.. nice vid man!
brother. i have only got a sog tac hawk and have been thinking of getting a pack axe for 2 years now, so many out there its hard to choose. i trust you and your judgement tac, i think ill get one of these. thanks for being you bro sweet looking axe
Really is a sick ass axe! Funny thing is gransfors says it's a felling axe, but it does split like a champ! I'd like to try the small splitting axe, it probably goes through wood like buttah.
This was a really special episode, as my grandfather used to work a lot in the forest. And their axes was always a pride to them, they would always have a personal axe this size called a Kvistyxa (Or just kvistyx in my accent), wich basically was a universal tool. And also a bigger axe for the acutal treecutting, but that was usually an axe that the whole "team" would buy together. And you can tell that it's a proper kvistyx by the way the head is made to be thinning much closer to the shaft than a cutting or chopping axe. That way ,when combined with high quality steel, they could make precision cuts and the axe itself would stay sharper for longer periods of time. My grandfather bought an axe that is the same model as this (but different brand) about 70 years ago, and my father still uses it today, albeit with a newer handle. Anyways, thanks for a great review!
Holy crap man. Thanks for reviewing that sweet ass axe buddy but now I've got to have one. Lucked out and found an outdoor company about 3 hours away that will have this line a available April 18. They ship too so I'm stoked to get my hands on one now. Thanks so much for the heads up bra. Wouldn't have known had it not been for you. And even showed me how to take care of it too. Your the best.
I have an old garden shed axe which I use, I thought it was pretty good. But after watching this axe in action I think its time to hang it up and get myself one of these beauties. Great video thanks for sharing. 10/10
I've had my small forest axe for a couple years now and actually sharpen it on a wet stone. It's still shaving sharp and worth every penny. The best chopper bar none. I just bought their splitting maul as well and have a lot of white oak to split. I'm sure it will perform above and beyond expectations.
I literally had no use for this but after watching all these sweet ass vids i picked one up from Jax. They are phenomenal. Like pieces of art. I am now finding every excuse in the world to go out and use it
I got mine from Jax 3 yrs ago. I still haven't use it. lol I play with it and admire its beauty. I want to use it so bad but there's no place I could go chop down a tree without getting sue or fine.
MrJ9k good call. I have a Scandinavian forest axe and I keep it sharp. I'm working on an old white oak that's been frozen since December. Swedish steel or not, that shot is tough. These kinds of guys always buy an axe, cut some soft wood for 3 minutes and tell us all how amazing the axe performs.
Hell yeah brother, my buddy showed his he got yesterday today before we left work this morning, brought it with him in his jeep,hadn't tested it yet,so now that I've seen it in action, holy shit,now I want one,an for the price, shit yeah I agree, I'd pay that for a awesome little forest axe any day of the week,he's gonna get a kick out watching your video an review of this,so definitely a good purchase an all around great tool.
Thanks brother TAC now I gotta get one lol I collect and restore old axes and have been thinking about getting this bad boy this review pushed me over the edge great review !
One more fact about the axe that you didn't mentioned as far as I recall (however, it might depend on the country), it fits in a 50 cm bag, wich is a pretty standrad size of bag. Not big, not small, just standard, and it fits it perfectly. ^^ That was actually one of the main reasons I bough it in the first place.
I bought mine last summer and it is a piece of art. I absolutely love it! ps Your videos are entertaining - humor, enthusiasm, self-deprecation and just enough colorful language without being vulgar. Well done.
TAC, I know you not receiving Axe or Knife from you tube land, but just bought a Hultafors Hunting Axe Classic. It would have been nice to put Gransfors Bruk small forest Axe against my Hultafors. For now we'll never know which is the best. TAC, you rock and thanks for sharing.
My daughter takes off in the forest and chops down dead trees with mine. We were camping this one time and it had gotten dark and windy. Well everyone is standing around the fire trying to keep an eye out for bigfoot without anyone else knowing that they are keeping an eye out for bigfoot, all the while visiting. All of a sudden this huge tree comes crashing down. We all freak out, except Hannah. She's laughing her but off. A half cut tree she worked on earlier, about 100 yards out, in the forest fell down.
$120 for something that will last a life time and then some. I always thought that these where more expensive than that. Seems a good price expecially since the way it performs. Great vid Tac.
Beautiful axe bro! I have the same one and haven't encountered a situation this axe couldn't handle! Tnx for sharing! Your axe head has a very nice and even forge! They rarely come like that :-)
Ha ha, nice to see that you finaly got the right tool. Now you can retire all your other axes. I use mine since abaout 10 years and love it because of its quality, edgeretention and the fact that the head ist still tight. Perfect sice to take it out for trips. AS = Anders Strömstedt is the smith at Gränsfors Bruk who is mainly forging the heads for the smal forest axes. Have a nice time with yours and always think twice where the axe is heading when you miss because you dont want to be "bitten" by her ;o)
totally agree with you, this axe is insane in the quality / sharpness department. The axe book that comes with it is nifty, too. People complain about the high price tag on a gransfors. After seeing how the axes are hand forged, and how well it performs, it seems like the 120 dollar price is totally justifiable.... heck even a bargain. thanks for the review.
I watched this video with my brother n law and I've wanted one for a long time. but as soon as we wathed your video I said screw it I'm getting one so I immediately ordered one. I had to spend $200.00 on it and it was totally worth it. I love it. I got the Ray Mears edition which I don't know the difference but I freakin love it. AWESOME!
Bought one maybe six months ago or so. Really love it, and as you said, SCARY sharp. Got mine for around 80$ though, so it was a lot cheaper than yours. But I live in Sweden so. ^^
Man that GB SFA looks perfectly balanced, athesically pleasing, slices like a razor and chops like a ninja. Could this be the ultimate survival tool. Heck leave the survival knife at home. I Just ordered me one cant wait to take it out bush! Thanks for the review Tactical
I also had a Iltis Oxhead hang on a 19 White Hickory handle it's a German made axe with a real thin head and a 5" face it too splits great at 2 3/4lbs it's saves energy like our S.F.A. you don't have to use alot of strenght to get the job done it's ultra sharp too.
Great video. Just ordered myself a GB hand hatchet. When you treated your axe with boiled linseed oil, did you sand it first? What else do you recommend to protect my GB. Thank you in advanced.
I love how excited this dude gets...I mean, it's a sweet axe, but his enthusiasm makes it fun.
watching in on 2x speed I couldn't agree more! Just received my Granfors Bruk 25" axe this weekend yeehah
That's probably one of the best outdoor tools ever made.
Yeah man, that's a beautiful tool, can't say it too many times. I have it's bigger brother, the Scandinavian and it's the most beautiful axe I own.
So yeah, I get it, if no one else gets it, I get it.
Rock on, wilderness man.
I got one of those to, I cant wait to test it!!
***** sweet
Just bought one and I freakin love it shaved the hair right off my arm! You can tell the crafters put a lot of time and effort into these and for that I thank you Gransfors Bruk. If you don't own one buy one now you'll be glad you did.
After watching your video i ordered a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe. Absolutely Delighted..!! Cannot wait until it comes.
When you first said "holy crap!" It reminded me of that awesome feeling you get when a new tool performs to and even above expectations... joy, excitement, gratification, and even euphoria... We humans are a weird bunch.. nice vid man!
Man, you are crazy! I have really enjoyed all your videos that I have seen so far. Funny, and real review! Thanks for the laughs!
Hello from Norway,Tac!! I have had mine for over 20 years now. And it`s still inn perfect condition.I highly recomend it too!!
Morten Trolle great to hear
Great review and cracked me up. Good to see someone feeling great about a new tool and sharing it
This puppy is going to the top of my Christmas list 🖒
After watching your review tac I took your advice and pulled the trigger on one of these bad boys and I love it thanks tac man
brother.
i have only got a sog tac hawk and have been thinking of getting a pack axe for 2 years now, so many out there its hard to choose.
i trust you and your judgement tac, i think ill get one of these.
thanks for being you bro
sweet looking axe
you would luv it brother Funky!
i got one tac
man its like a heavy razor blade on a stick
wow its a sweet swing and bites like a vamp whore lol
good call tac
cheers buddy
It may not be tactical, but you feel confident swinging it. You know it'll make short work of a door or person better than the SOG will
Really is a sick ass axe! Funny thing is gransfors says it's a felling axe, but it does split like a champ! I'd like to try the small splitting axe, it probably goes through wood like buttah.
I think we would luv any of them :)
That's a beastly axe for being called a small forest axe, I am definitely getting one of these. Thanks for sharing brother Tactical!
Daniel Thompson you got it
Nobody makes knives and axes quite like the Scandinavians, am I right?
Damn right. Dates back to viking times.
Chief Shitlord no. The Germans.
Sure don't Capt'n.,,.
thejasonbischoff what german axes and knives do you prefer over the scandinavian?
Anything made in Solingen
its quite calming seeing someone chop into the wood!
+Marsa Hadi high 5
You're a fkkn genius! I can't miss 1 of your videos! I'm not tactical but I really like your vids! Ciao!
This was a really special episode, as my grandfather used to work a lot in the forest. And their axes was always a pride to them, they would always have a personal axe this size called a Kvistyxa (Or just kvistyx in my accent), wich basically was a universal tool. And also a bigger axe for the acutal treecutting, but that was usually an axe that the whole "team" would buy together.
And you can tell that it's a proper kvistyx by the way the head is made to be thinning much closer to the shaft than a cutting or chopping axe. That way ,when combined with high quality steel, they could make precision cuts and the axe itself would stay sharper for longer periods of time. My grandfather bought an axe that is the same model as this (but different brand) about 70 years ago, and my father still uses it today, albeit with a newer handle.
Anyways, thanks for a great review!
3:15 It's called a step wedge
Hahaha
"Damn!... - I mean, wow I'm impressed"
You're right, these things are razorsharp...
dude youre easily one of the most entertaining reviewers on youtube, crack me up with good info too. awesome!
Yeahh Man ,cheers .Greetings from UK ☺️💪
My wife got me one of these and holy crap it's amazing.. so small, so capable, so SHARP!!! Thanks tactical!!
I've had this axe in my eBay watch list for four years. Finally took the plunge, cheers for the push.
PS, paid £85, which is about $175.
Holy crap man. Thanks for reviewing that sweet ass axe buddy but now I've got to have one. Lucked out and found an outdoor company about 3 hours away that will have this line a available April 18. They ship too so I'm stoked to get my hands on one now. Thanks so much for the heads up bra. Wouldn't have known had it not been for you. And even showed me how to take care of it too. Your the best.
Dion St. Michael awesome to hear
I have an old garden shed axe which I use, I thought it was pretty good. But after watching this axe in action I think its time to hang it up and get myself one of these beauties. Great video thanks for sharing. 10/10
Got mine from the official Canadian retailer in Ontario for USD $112 ($149 CAD) a week ago. Been sleeping with it ever since lol.
lol I know what you mean. Mine is right next to me by my bed. :)
Rogue-Spear where is this? what site?
Ryan Caiazza
Lee Valley. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
+Rogue-Spear so I can't buy it in US dollars? And pay the 112? Even 150 us is good
Ryan Caiazza
Here you go buddy. US website, in US dollars: www.leevalley.com/US/garden/page.aspx?p=20129&cat=2,44728,45794,20129
A work of art and perfect combination of American hickory and Swedish steel.
Have the same one. I would also say it's the best axe I've ever owned. Highly recommended.
I've had my small forest axe for a couple years now and actually sharpen it on a wet stone. It's still shaving sharp and worth every penny. The best chopper bar none. I just bought their splitting maul as well and have a lot of white oak to split. I'm sure it will perform above and beyond expectations.
I literally had no use for this but after watching all these sweet ass vids i picked one up from Jax. They are phenomenal. Like pieces of art. I am now finding every excuse in the world to go out and use it
I got mine from Jax 3 yrs ago. I still haven't use it. lol I play with it and admire its beauty. I want to use it so bad but there's no place I could go chop down a tree without getting sue or fine.
Nice vid Tac, What a beaut, I'm liking it a lot. It's on my must have list.
holeinmysox99 heck ya
it really is a beautiful axe.
it's pine. Hit some hard wood for us.
MrJ9k good call. I have a Scandinavian forest axe and I keep it sharp. I'm working on an old white oak that's been frozen since December. Swedish steel or not, that shot is tough. These kinds of guys always buy an axe, cut some soft wood for 3 minutes and tell us all how amazing the axe performs.
Sensibility_offender this
" kind of guy " lives in middle woods & uses his shit.... where u live ? NY City or the likes ?
Hell yeah brother, my buddy showed his he got yesterday today before we left work this morning, brought it with him in his jeep,hadn't tested it yet,so now that I've seen it in action, holy shit,now I want one,an for the price, shit yeah I agree, I'd pay that for a awesome little forest axe any day of the week,he's gonna get a kick out watching your video an review of this,so definitely a good purchase an all around great tool.
I agree.....I love my Gransfors Burks small forest axe ......best axe I ever owned ......The hype is true no doubt ...
Hey man I have enjoyed watching your videos for the last few years now ! Keep up your good work xD
gr8 presentation good mix of fun and knowledge, i will be buying one of these now :) man that was funny when you told axe you i luv you heee heee
They also have one of the best warranty hands down. Customer service is the best.
Good looking and good at doing it's job! Nice!
Lol...i get ecstatic over my GB's, too!!! Awesome review!!! Thanks!
Best intro to a video series..hands down
You can shave with these puppies Tac. The Swedes know how to forge an axe, lifetimes of fun, and they are all good
they are good at what they do & Swedish girls are hot!
Over here in the UK we would call it "The Dog's Bollocks" ! NOT (The Cat's Ass) !
lol - darn tootin' bro
funkyprepper expensive BUT GOOD !
Great enthusiasm, man. You've got some good energy. Very good review. You really showed the axe's potential.
I have made my descision. This is the perfect axe I need. Thanks for the help brother
I would like to see some axe self defense Abraham Lincoln twirling the axe around before striking. Another cool vid great job Tac!
lol I better use somthin a little duller :)
I bought one myself. And the next size up. Thank you Tac.
been looking at these. awesome video thanks man.
Your video is perfect! No bullshit thanks for posting
Great axe!
fook ya bro!
This is going on my Christmas list 🖒
Ditto 100%
Bought two, one for son.
Awesome simply awesome.
Get u one !
I'm getting one of these before running off for an extended stay in the woods.
Thanks brother TAC now I gotta get one lol I collect and restore old axes and have been thinking about getting this bad boy this review pushed me over the edge great review !
haha sweet! I luv restoring old axes to!
Nice brother man ima do some vids on them soon !!
"Man I love you"! Lol!! That was funny!
Unbelievable ax
no really I do! :)
One more fact about the axe that you didn't mentioned as far as I recall (however, it might depend on the country), it fits in a 50 cm bag, wich is a pretty standrad size of bag. Not big, not small, just standard, and it fits it perfectly. ^^ That was actually one of the main reasons I bough it in the first place.
I bought mine last summer and it is a piece of art. I absolutely love it!
ps Your videos are entertaining - humor, enthusiasm, self-deprecation and just enough colorful language without being vulgar. Well done.
Steve Byrne thanks man
Those Swedes are good
Lol nice one Tactical 😄 I keep mine for special occasions because like you I love it 👍. Atb Richie.
you got great taste
Damn the day i thought u would say 10/10 i thought pigs would fly brother! Haha nice vid tac
TAC, I know you not receiving Axe or Knife from you tube land, but just bought a Hultafors Hunting Axe Classic. It would have been nice to put Gransfors Bruk small forest Axe against my Hultafors. For now we'll never know which is the best. TAC, you rock and thanks for sharing.
ill take a look bro
I LOVE YOUR ACCENT DUDE , SO NICE
***** lol thanks
My daughter takes off in the forest and chops down dead trees with mine. We were camping this one time and it had gotten dark and windy. Well everyone is standing around the fire trying to keep an eye out for bigfoot without anyone else knowing that they are keeping an eye out for bigfoot, all the while visiting. All of a sudden this huge tree comes crashing down. We all freak out, except Hannah. She's laughing her but off. A half cut tree she worked on earlier, about 100 yards out, in the forest fell down.
They have been manufacturing axes since 1902... Awesome choice bro!
$120 for something that will last a life time and then some. I always thought that these where more expensive than that. Seems a good price expecially since the way it performs. Great vid Tac.
agreed bro
For sure
Beautiful axe bro! I have the same one and haven't encountered a situation this axe couldn't handle! Tnx for sharing! Your axe head has a very nice and even forge! They rarely come like that :-)
really I didn't know that
Yes, It's actually hard to find a good one! Thank you again bro!
Ha ha, nice to see that you finaly got the right tool. Now you can retire all your other axes. I use mine since abaout 10 years and love it because of its quality, edgeretention and the fact that the head ist still tight. Perfect sice to take it out for trips.
AS = Anders Strömstedt is the smith at Gränsfors Bruk who is mainly forging the heads for the smal forest axes.
Have a nice time with yours and always think twice where the axe is heading when you miss because you dont want to be "bitten" by her ;o)
MrTrebor3001 awesome to hear bro
"it is actually not that cold out about 25*" tac you crack me up
Good review..really enjoyed the humor..Subscribed.
sweet vid tac!! my small forest axe is my favorite cutting tool. oh and we have the same blacksmith "AS" brother
I want one of these. I'm impressed!
***** you will luv it mang
Awesome vid Tac, and a freaking awesome axe, I've been eyeing them for a long time now, can't wait to get one damn. Thanks for sharing bro.
anytime my friend!
Told you it would be good. Great vid as always brother!
kniven kniven yea, he bought the Axe cuz of you.....🙄🙄🙄🙄
thanks man I am getting one. love it
I don't even need an axe but suddenly I want one, specifically this.
***** lol
totally agree with you, this axe is insane in the quality / sharpness department. The axe book that comes with it is nifty, too. People complain about the high price tag on a gransfors. After seeing how the axes are hand forged, and how well it performs, it seems like the 120 dollar price is totally justifiable.... heck even a bargain. thanks for the review.
agreed my friend!
I watched this video with my brother n law and I've wanted one for a long time. but as soon as we wathed your video I said screw it I'm getting one so I immediately ordered one. I had to spend $200.00 on it and it was totally worth it. I love it. I got the Ray Mears edition which I don't know the difference but I freakin love it. AWESOME!
Bought one maybe six months ago or so. Really love it, and as you said, SCARY sharp. Got mine for around 80$ though, so it was a lot cheaper than yours. But I live in Sweden so. ^^
Mr Spades wow you scored!
Man that GB SFA looks perfectly balanced, athesically pleasing, slices like a razor and chops like a ninja. Could this be the ultimate survival tool. Heck leave the survival knife at home. I Just ordered me one cant wait to take it out bush! Thanks for the review Tactical
+Northern Territory Bushcraft you will luv it
I have the Hultafors classic hunters axe which I like but I can't freaking wait to get this axe. I just ordered it tonight .
Love your style bro , my favourite sub.
That axe is awesome
I'm loving the commentary. "DAMN!" "SHIT" Awesome video man, just ordered mine and super stoked to get it.
Dillon Huffman congrats!
***** Thanks man!
dame thats a sharp axe i think you have a solid swing as well dude
Yeah awesome,i love her too ;-))) Rock on !
lol aw yeah
I friking love your videos for one thing. The Lord of the Rings music!!!
I also had a Iltis Oxhead hang on a 19 White Hickory handle it's a German made axe with a real thin head and a 5" face it too splits great at 2 3/4lbs it's saves energy like our S.F.A. you don't have to use alot of strenght to get the job done it's ultra sharp too.
man tac i love your videos man keep doing them this one made me buy the gransfors for 120 bucks Thanks!
Sharp today, dull tomorrow. That's what files are for.
Just so you know, this video made my decision for me. I got this GB over the wettelrings.. Thanks for the great review.
love it man! I have the large carving axe and the Swedish carving axe and they are the greatest! Great review!
That thing is a chopping beast
Sweet review! love this axe!
The "A S" on the axe head stands for Anders Stromstedt, he is the blacksmith that made your axe, I have the same one by him as well.
Best travel Axe!
Great review !!! Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. 🍺
so true
What a beauty !!!
yes sir it is sweet!
Yes Billy Bob Bart. We are watching the video, we did see that. 😂😂😝
Great video. Just ordered myself a GB hand hatchet. When you treated your axe with boiled linseed oil, did you sand it first? What else do you recommend to protect my GB. Thank you in advanced.