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.
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
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.
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!
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 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!
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
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!
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.
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'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.
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 !
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.
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.
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)
Down here in Tejas we got some pretty tough trees. There have been times where my maul bounced off like I was trying to chop through rock. How do you think it will do against some oak?
Hi Steve from the uk here just wondering if you've got your hands on a boker carivore t hawk I've been watching your vids think they're great but these two are very close I need a second opinion thanks in advance
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.
$120 for something that will last a life time and then some. I always thought that these where more expensive than that. Seems a good price expecially since the way it performs. Great vid Tac.
Bought one maybe six months ago or so. Really love it, and as you said, SCARY sharp. Got mine for around 80$ 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
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.
get some linseed oil on your hands (you need very much) then rub it into the handle... be sure to get the ends, then let it sit for a day to soak in. I find setting the tool in the sun to allow the handle to heat up tends to help the oil soak in and reduces any "sticky" spots.
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
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!
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.
dude youre easily one of the most entertaining reviewers on youtube, crack me up with good info too. awesome!
Great review and cracked me up. Good to see someone feeling great about a new tool and sharing it
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
Hey man I have enjoyed watching your videos for the last few years now ! Keep up your good work xD
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Those Swedes are good
Great enthusiasm, man. You've got some good energy. Very good review. You really showed the axe's potential.
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!
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
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!
My wife got me one of these and holy crap it's amazing.. so small, so capable, so SHARP!!! Thanks tactical!!
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 :)
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!
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
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'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.
Nice vid Tac, What a beaut, I'm liking it a lot. It's on my must have list.
holeinmysox99 heck ya
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.
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.
3:15 It's called a step wedge
Hahaha
"Damn!... - I mean, wow I'm impressed"
You're right, these things are razorsharp...
What did you out around the wood? I was going to put parcord to protect it there.
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 !!
A work of art and perfect combination of American hickory and Swedish steel.
You're a fkkn genius! I can't miss 1 of your videos! I'm not tactical but I really like your vids! Ciao!
Have the same one. I would also say it's the best axe I've ever owned. Highly recommended.
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.
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
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!
This puppy is going to the top of my Christmas list 🖒
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
I have made my descision. This is the perfect axe I need. Thanks for the help brother
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
Down here in Tejas we got some pretty tough trees. There have been times where my maul bounced off like I was trying to chop through rock. How do you think it will do against some oak?
I bought one myself. And the next size up. Thank you Tac.
Hi Steve from the uk here just wondering if you've got your hands on a boker carivore t hawk I've been watching your vids think they're great but these two are very close I need a second opinion thanks in advance
Told you it would be good. Great vid as always brother!
kniven kniven yea, he bought the Axe cuz of you.....🙄🙄🙄🙄
Hey tac what do you think of the puukko knife from Finland.
Good looking and good at doing it's job! Nice!
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
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.
it really is a beautiful axe.
Love your style bro , my favourite sub.
how about the hultafors bruks classic hunter axe 850g
How much more effective of a chopper is this than an X7?
man tac i love your videos man keep doing them this one made me buy the gransfors for 120 bucks Thanks!
love it man! I have the large carving axe and the Swedish carving axe and they are the greatest! Great review!
do you remember where you purchased the axe
Yeahh Man ,cheers .Greetings from UK ☺️💪
Can your review a Helko Werk Germany ax? Thanks.
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 agree.....I love my Gransfors Burks small forest axe ......best axe I ever owned ......The hype is true no doubt ...
$120 for something that will last a life time and then some. I always thought that these where more expensive than that. Seems a good price expecially since the way it performs. Great vid Tac.
agreed bro
For sure
What's the better splitter this or the wetterlings backcountry? do they weigh about the same..?
have one now and its awesome
what do you think I need too? a small knive or something like that?
I LOVE YOUR ACCENT DUDE , SO NICE
***** lol thanks
Damn its been 5 years?...
I'm getting one of these before running off for an extended stay in the woods.
sweet vid tac!! my small forest axe is my favorite cutting tool. oh and we have the same blacksmith "AS" brother
Bought one maybe six months ago or so. Really love it, and as you said, SCARY sharp. Got mine for around 80$ 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
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 ?
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 !
If you put a link in the description to Amazon or something. I'd get it. Rutabaga a good store too
Where did you get your axe from? The cheapest I found it for was $130.00 and the highest was $220.00
been looking at these. awesome video thanks man.
where are you finding this for 120?
Best intro to a video series..hands down
When you treat it with the boiled linseed oil what is the process. Poor it over ? or soak in container? Thanks for a reply
get some linseed oil on your hands (you need very much) then rub it into the handle... be sure to get the ends, then let it sit for a day to soak in. I find setting the tool in the sun to allow the handle to heat up tends to help the oil soak in and reduces any "sticky" spots.
dame thats a sharp axe i think you have a solid swing as well dude
Damn the day i thought u would say 10/10 i thought pigs would fly brother! Haha nice vid tac
Great vid were do u buy your axes?
Lol nice one Tactical 😄 I keep mine for special occasions because like you I love it 👍. Atb Richie.
you got great taste
Do you have locust wood there because that stuff feels is like unbreakable, it took me a heavy splitter and a month too get through a log
Ryan Petroff yes sir
its quite calming seeing someone chop into the wood!
+Marsa Hadi high 5
Hey Tac, love the axe. Do you own a spartan blades enyo neck knife?
no sir
Where are you out of?
What was that intro song from? I know I've heard it before but I can't quite place it.
+christhefishhunter LOTR
huh.
+christhefishhunter Lord of the Rings.
But is it sharp? ; )
in Sweden (or at least where I live) you can find one for about 80-90 dollars, I haven't bought one yet, should I?
of course you should! I own one, and they're amazing
I love watching your videos, great style and rhetoric: D Greetings from POLISH :)
you have great taste!
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!
Just so you know, this video made my decision for me. I got this GB over the wettelrings.. Thanks for the great review.
They have been manufacturing axes since 1902... Awesome choice bro!
what gloves do you have ?
Damn tac 25 degrees is warm to you you should come spend a winter down here in Texas LOL
Where did you buy it?
where can I get one of these
"it is actually not that cold out about 25*" tac you crack me up