Expert Guide: Choosing Your Gränsfors Bruk Splitting Axe | Woodsmith

Welcome to Expert Guide: Choosing Your Gränsfors Bruk Splitting Axe with Woodsmith! Hand forged in Sweden, Gränsfors Bruk are one of the best axe makers in the world. This video will specifically focus on their splitting axes , of which their are five, plus a splitting wedge.
Gränsfors Splitting Axes are, as the name suggests, made to split wood; often used for preparing firewood and kindling. The axes have a large and heavy head that is forged and ground into a concave shape with a relatively thin edge. They are designed to chop and split along the grain of wood fibres, setting them apart from Forest Axes that are intended for cutting across the grain.
In this video, we provide valuable insights into the world of Gränsfors Bruk Splitting Axes, to help you find the axe that is right for you. Learn about the background and history of Gränsfors Bruk, as well as the common features shared by all their splitting axes, before we then delve into the details of each axe.
The axes included in this video are:
- Gränsfors Bruk Splitting Hatchet www.woodsmith.co.uk/product/g...
- Gränsfors Bruk Small Splitting Axe www.woodsmith.co.uk/product/g...
- Gränsfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe www.woodsmith.co.uk/product/g...
- Gränsfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe with Long Handle www.woodsmith.co.uk/product/g...
- Gränsfors Bruk Splitting Maul www.woodsmith.co.uk/product/g...
- Gränsfors Bruk Splitting Wedge (NOW IN STOCK) www.woodsmith.co.uk/product/g...
Discover the unique characteristics and applications of each axe, enabling you to make an informed decision when choosing the right tool for your needs. We'll even provide Woodsmith's recommendation on the axe to choose, if you could only pick ONE (or two...😉).
Join us on this journey in selecting your Gränsfors Bruk Splitting Axe. All products mentioned are available to buy at www.woodsmith.co.uk/ 🪓
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:18 Background on Gränsfors Bruk
2:38 Common Features
5:43 Each Axe in Detail
7:43 Which Axe Should You Choose?
9:04 20 Year Warranty
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[@filipefaria898]

Amazing video my friend! Super helpful.

[@jasonyoutube2908]

I bought an axe from Woodsmith after watching this video, such wonderful service and I’m thrilled with my new GB Outdoor axe. Great to deal with a small company who really know their stuff and go out of their way to provide helpful advice. I’ll definitely be back once I’ve saved up for a large splitting axe ! Many thanks

[@dizzydeckdog6688]

I cant wait to get my small splitting axe. Thank you for an extremely informative video

[@woodsmith_uk]

You're welcome, and glad it was useful! Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@StarSwarm.]

That was a good video especially for your first one. Keep it up. Best review I’ve seen on the Gransfors Axes so far.

[@woodsmith_uk]

Thank you so much for your kind words and really glad you liked it. We'll keep it going! 😃🪓

[@chefmcd7788]

I just got a Gransfors Bruk Small Forest axe. I'll be getting their small splitting axe next.

[@woodsmith_uk]

Great to hear. The Small Splitting Axe is a great practical choice for splitting smaller rounds.

[@luizfishing7438]

Well explained! Thank you and greetings from Germany.

[@woodsmith_uk]

Thank you for watching and glad to hear it was useful! 👍🏼

[@jasonyoutube2908]

Excellent, informative video on these wonderful axes. I’m about to buy one and was searching around for UK sellers, having seen your video I feel inclined to buy from you as you seem to be a company with a passion for good tools rather than just a seller of tools. Will be in touch 😊

[@woodsmith_uk]

Thank you - we really appreciate the positive feedback, Jason! And enjoy your new axe :)

[@passengerof]

Great video. I will say I've received numerous gransfors axes with imperfections.

[@woodsmith_uk]

Thanks so much for your positive feedback, and glad you liked the video! Regarding imperfections, I think this is a very fair comment, but also important to highlight that these are handmade tools and might present some aesthetic variations which do not impact their functionality. At Woodsmith we aim to sell only top-quality tools, but if there's ever a discrepancy, in some instances this can be an aesthetic preference rather than a functional flaw. But really welcome your perspective as we appreciate aesthetics can play a big part in a purchasing decision, especially on higher price point tools!

[@ChrisLascari]

Great video

[@woodsmith_uk]

Thanks for watching Chris, and glad you liked it!

[@jondavies4027]

Great video fab👍👍

[@woodsmith_uk]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful.

[@ishantyadav9810]

Hi thank you for your video. I have one question do you have tomahawk from Gränsfors bruks in your store ?

[@woodsmith_uk]

Hi there, we stock the entire Gränsfors Bruk range - all the axes we sell can be found at woodsmith.co.uk - Gransfors do not sell a tomahawk as part of their standard range ; they used to produce a range of ancient axes, of which included a British Trade Axe and a French Trade Axe, which were both in a tomahawk style, but sadly these are not currently made!

[@johnruckman2320]

I bought a Grandfors Bruk axe for $20. It has a long curved handle. Somebody painted the head and handle shoulder which I don't like. I think it might be a forest axe but im not sure as they have a couple different styles with curvy handles. What maintenance and/or refurbishing should I do? I do have a can of boiled linseed oil. The handle is in great shape, but how can I protect the shoulder under the head? I've got long arms and have a tendency to overstrike even though I set the blade where I want to cut. The head needs a sheath or mask. No one sells sheaths here in northern California.

[@mvblitzyo]

I own 4 of them I like them a lot

[@woodsmith_uk]

Four is an enviable collection! Which is your favourite/ most used?

[@mvblitzyo]

@@woodsmith_uk the hunting hatchet, I use it for almost any type of chopping that I do from making kindling to taking bark off trees.

[@avargs3505]

@@mvblitzyo Do you mean the GRÄNSFORS Hunting Axe or the GRÄNSFORS Wildlife hatchet?

[@mvblitzyo]

@@avargs3505 I own both of those

[@hallambrown8545]

I'm torn between the Small and Large Splitting Axe. It will be for splitting pre-split rounds while out car camping. I'm in Australia and use ironbark hardwood. Any advice? Cheers.

[@woodsmith_uk]

Hi there! I apologise for the delayed response - we're still figuring out these KZbin notifications. To be honest, I'm not very familiar with Ironbark hardwood (a quick Google search told me it's a native Australian species) and how easily it splits. However, based on your description, if you're choosing between the Small Splitting Axe and the Large one, I'd strongly recommend the Small Splitting Axe for pre-split rounds. The Large one might be a bit too much for what you need. Depending on the size of the rounds, especially if they are already pre-split and you just need to make them smaller, you might even consider the Splitting Hatchet. This would be my first choice for camping trips and similar activities. It's a highly effective splitting tool that's also compact/ lightweight enough to pack in a rucksack for longer trips. I hope this helps!

[@hallambrown8545]

@@woodsmith_uk Thanks so much for your reply! I usually hike in Australian rainforrest which is mostly protected from felling trees so I have decided to go with the Small Splitting Axe which will come in handy for any tricky pieces of pre-split wood. Your video came at a perfect time. Best of luck with the Woodsmith business, great video, and thumbs up. Cheers :)

[@sham86ful]

Small splitting axe (not the hatchet) is all you’ll need for pre-split mate. Love mine for camping. The large is overkill, only reason I’d go up is for handle length if you prefer it.

[@user-xn4xc9mi9p]

Which of these axes is your recommendation for zombie apocalypse?

[@kek148]

Prices are ridiculous now. Grain direction is iffy and sheaths are cheap. They have become greedy.