Gränsfors Outdoors Axe - A Modern Viking Axe?

Is the Gränsfors Outdoors Axe a modern Viking Axe? In this video, I review this popular bushcraft axe, designed by Swedish survival expert Lars Fält for hiking, the woodsman and all axe enthusiasts out there. The video includes fatwood fire and ferro rod fire starter.
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[@Taromovies]

Good to have a day off to enjoy the woods, the Axe Quality is one of the best, no questions about Gränsfors, but this model looks so small compared to you:-) wish you a great weekend, Taro

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Taromovies Swiss Bushcraft & Survival It is a small axe, absolutely. Maybe a bit too small, but if weight is most important, maybe it is a very good choice? Thank you, and my best wishes to you!

[@diavel4534]

Always ask yourself: "Was I safe today, or just lucky?". That question will keep safety at the front of your mind and cause you to stop and think through a pre-task plan before you start.

[@williammoore4380]

Bjorn, always a good point to consider the weight of a tool. You use it 10% of the time but carry it 100%. I like an axe 30" long with a well designed 2 3/4 lb head but they can be cumbersome if your usage does not require that size. A few extra swings pale in comparison to the number of steps taken ;)

[@cameronf3343]

Finally, a video of this axe being used to fell a tree instead of just splitting small firewood. Thank you!

[@johnclifford1911]

It cut a tree down despite not using the best technique. It split wood despite not using the best technique. It carved feathers and started a fire despite not using the best techniques. You're right, a larger axe with a thinner profile blade would chop/cut better, but this axe is well-designed for its purpose as a versatile, lightweight hand axe. When it's compared to other hand axes with the same or shorter handles and that weigh less than a kilogram, it's the axe to beat.

[@johnmbrown6627]

Hi Bjorn. That axe, as you said was designed by Lars Felt as a survival axe, not so much a bushcraft axe. It's use wasn't for chopping down trees, but collecting branches and wood from already downed trees. Survival fire being smaller and all. I got my info from the GB factory, which is why i bought one originally. Keep up the good work. JB

[@boston4715]

I'll always remember a Ray Mears video on axes & safety... If you miss your target with a small axe while standing you might hit your legs - safest way is to kneel in front of your chopping block, place the blade on the length of the wood and bring them down together

[@mombasadele479]

It's the best way in terms of safety, but not always the most convenient. Snow, rain or muddy marshes might stop you from doing that. Ray was in a pretty neat environment when saying that.

[@gaylemesser136]

Looks like a Tomahawk. Frontiersman of America carried them as well as a large knife. After discharging their single shot rifle, the rest of the battle was with these two weapons. Survival depended on knowing how to use them. Love your show. Take care and be safe. Vaughn

[@UnsterblicheKonig]

Sitting here in Missouri in the blistering heat, October 3rd 2019. I can almost smelll the snow and the dirt and pine. The spirit does wander.

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

I am becoming a fan of Gransfors. I am about to purchase their Small Forest Axe. I was in law enforcement and people always would ask me, "What is the best gun to carry?" Here in the USA we have a very heavy gun culture. My answer was and still is, "The best gun for you is the one you shoot most accurately with." Same with Bushcraft gear. Best axe, "The one that fits you and your needs best." Best tent, same answer. Best backpack, same answer. When I first started crafting I got caught up in all the gear my favorite KZbinrs were endorsing. BIG EXPENSIVE MISTAKE! New crafters, stop chasing gear NIRVANA and use what is best for you; your climate and your needs if you are on a budget. You can learn so much from people like Bjorn before you spend your money. Thank you for the video Bjorn.

[@tradways]

Firestarting with your axe: Place the edge down in the wood, then pull the ferro rod back causing the sparks foward. Similar can be said wiyh placing axe handle pointing up and pulling ferro tod either on the beard or the edge. Love your vidro’s brother! Keep up the great work!

[@catrionahenderson7759]

So comforting to see that you got the fire going Bjorn! Nice little axe.

[@wingrider1004]

I have the small forest axe...beautiful craftsmanship. Cuts like a razor.

[@rileyferrell4617]

Norway is absolutely beautiful

[@terryfinley7760]

I always bring a small saw and an ax. Use the saw to cut firewood and the ax to split it.

[@astheniacat8710]

I really love that huge fire rod with the handle you scrape material off of. That’s genius !!!!

[@oaktreeholler]

I just bought this I'm excited

[@vek0vek0]

Thanks for the honest review.

[@twotonanchor]

My sons and I have just returned from spending a small rainy afternoon at our local forest. Lunch and tea under a tarp, sitting on logs and such, and quietly listening. I hope your day was as enjoyable, my friend.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That must have been a wonderful walk in the woods! Nothing better than sitting under a tarp when it's raining.

[@Robert31352]

It is difficult to explain, but you are correct about the way it feels. I have learned to use mine a great camp task ax. It does a lot of small things well.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That is good to know, as I have only just started using it!

[@scottnorvell2955]

Great review.

[@cherokeeshorter8669]

Hello or "Osyo as we say in Cherokee" it is great to see different ways

[@user-ul9uv9ip4v]

Brings me memories when I was a kid and we were at the countryside with my grandfather and he taught me to use an axe. I remember breaking an axe :D Sweet memories. Regards from Bulgaria,, Enjoy your time in the woods:)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Михаил Йотов Those are the best memories! Sorry about the axe!

[@TorArneHegna]

Excellent review. I have used this axe for some times. What I like is the weight, the axe head design and also the metal cover on the handle. With only half a kilo you hardly notice the weight of the axe in the backpack. The axe head is designed so that slicing is very easy, as it is quite thick compared to other axes in same size. The metal cover is where the handle gets most wear and tear. What I don't like is the cover and... The weight! The cover is designed so that you cut it while you take it in and out. It's just a matter of time before it cuts trough. Though it is one of the best slicing axes I have ever used, the weight makes it difficult to use on bigger logs. Also a longer handle would be needed if you should slice a lot of large logs.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Yes, I agree. Pros and cons with such a light weight. I will look closer at the sheath design now. After I got back home I sharpened the edge back to scary sharp and I don’t want to carry such an axe around without a proper sheath!

[@tubularfrog]

Hi Bjorn. I'm from the Pacific Northwest of USA (Oregon). I opted for this small tomahawk axe for my bug-out bag as a compromise between functionality and weight. BTW, when chopping kindling, I use another piece of wood to steady the piece I'm chopping so that my fingers don't get any shorter (ha ha). Thanks for the video review. Always nice to get another opinion on a tool like this.

[@woodman1701]

Was just thinking of saying that it seems like a longer handle would be much better, but then you said it first. Lol. Enjoying your channel. Watching lots of your videos.

[@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag]

Great video 👍🏻 and I like your family history tellings It brings you an your tools in context … I like that ! I think the axe looks very much like the tomahawk I have at home. The little head and the long handle is very similar to that. And I envy your snow … looking forward to snow in the forest here in 🇩🇰🤗

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you! I must admit after I made this video, I thought about your wonderful little axe with the really short handle. I realize I should have said that axes of that kind are not unsafe in my opinion, since you use them differently.

[@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag]

Well I’m very fond of my little axe, but sometimes I could need a bigger one. But I think my little axe is more useful for my 👍🏻😊

[@vonjohnboogie3864]

I am happy to know you are doing well,my friend.

[@normanmallory2055]

Great video with good solid information . Two years ago i purchased Gransfors Wildlife hatchet after months of research as what really is my needs ? Several reasons i bought the model i did was because weight was the main factor but to be more suited for all around The Small Forest Axe would have been a better choice .. The length of mine is 13.5" , i have no real complaints except the handle is a little small for my hands .. I like it well now after more time in the field with it ... I'm a knife person for making feather sticks and such.. I never bought my Gransfors to replace one of my knives .. So making feather sticks i'm still learning that task , mainly cause i don't work at much.. Now for handle length and i have used and still use axes and have all my life , i own handle length from 13.5" to 32" along with an increase of head weight .. I use one of my other models that has 19" length handle with 12 ounces more head weight quite a bit of difference between that and my Gransfors ..I'm At 76 years old now and with the knowledge i have, i find handle lengths from 18" to 22" is the most useful for me for swing and head weight along with production of working wood and times of needed use of both hands .. But all of our needs in the forest are not the same .. But for my needs of shelter building and fire making i do fine with my Gransfors 13.5" length ... I went out into the forest one trip and took my full length axe with 32" length which has a 2.5 pounds head, i discovered it is more than i really needed just too long and too heavy for small tasks but yes for chopping down one or more trees or larger wood ya it's great .. Well done great video .. Bushcraft skills you have are good , you get job done..

[@jockitoy]

Axeidents hahaha made me laugh, i knew you said accidents, but i couldt help thinking of axeidents!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Axeidents is a good word. We must use that from now on.

[@owenpeipman9035]

Reminds me of Odin's hat.

[@WyrdWoodsIreland]

Great axe review Bjørn, it is indeed fantastic to get out during the week especially when everyone else is working, less people in the woods being one benefit but also a break from the grind is probably a fantastic help with the creative writing process :) Thanks for the video. I liked the use of the axe as opposed to the knife in regards to the fire steel, interesting to see a different approach to fire starting.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

WyrdWoods Ireland Yes, you are correct about the creative process. When it comes to the firestarting, I would say a knife or a scraper would be better, but it’s nice to know the axe will work too. Glad you liked the review!

[@WyrdWoodsIreland]

It is always good to test and experiment, trial and error are the best of tutors and we all get to benefit from your axe and steel experience, good to note.I for one will be keeping my scraper firmly attached to my fire-steel :) Have a good weekend.

[@ckstockholm]

Vad du är trevlig och sympatisk. Verkligen skönt att kolla när man själv inte är ute :-)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Takk, Christer!

[@rootinteuton966]

My friend has this model and he loves it, it is too small for my tastes. I have the Scandinavian forest Axe which is much larger. You cannot really go wrong with Granfors Bruks, you just have to find which model suits you. thank you for taking time to make such an informative video!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks a lot! I might end up loving this axe too. I will probably do another review in a few months. Yes, the Gränsfors axes are something special.

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍 U got a new subscriber...

[@Attacino]

This sweet little hatched is so frickin' awesome!! I have it myself and this lil bastard is really capable of cutting. The steel of it is so well made and you can sharpen it really razor-sharp... Together with its toughness and lightweight, it's my favorite outdoor-everyday-in-my-backpack-hatched. Cant always carry around the big hultafors :-D

[@jeromevasseur6465]

Hi Bjorn,i've recently discovered your channel and i really like your chilled out attitude.It's very relaxing!Concerning the axe,maybe changing the handle to a longer one would help.I use a tomahawk when i go hiking,it's bearded too and very light,but i put a 60cm handle on it.Also when is"Jomsviking" translated in English (or French)?Anyway,keep making videos man,they're great,my 10 year old son loves them too!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Jerome! That is a huge compliment that your son likes them! I have a son who is ten years old too. About the axe, I also have a tomahawk with a longer handle, so I think I'll keep this one as it is. I might do another reveiw in a year or so, maybe I have a different opinion then.

[@samuelkelly6282]

I may actually start learning the art of bushcraft after this video.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That would be awesome!

[@seeks4627]

Just finished the live on the other channel proof I am watching the old catalog!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That is great. Thank you!

[@animaaaaaaaaaaass6227]

my dad was a contract sheep fencer and had 40 years of axe work behind him and he ended up chopping of his thumb with a one handed axe also

[@jacob5512]

Dude, wherever you live is absolutely beautiful. I’m from Oklahoma, USA and our geography looks nothing like this. Much love from the heart of the USA!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Jacob!

[@user-ly3tc8qm4b]

Come to Utah. Hahah

[@johnclarke6647]

It is better than nothing but like chainsaws I always take two -a small one and a big one. Right now my two are my 241 Stihl and my 455 Husqvarna and the axe I take with me is my 4# True Temper chopping axe with a 31 inch handle. Like my saws I have quite a few axes, mostly older True Temper made from Swedish steel.

[@moorshound3243]

I want one of these, but I need a new splitting axe first, may have to go with a Husky because of cost, but one day the outdoors axe will happen.

[@paullost4993]

I like a larger ax too have like five little hatchet like that but I always end up with my larger camp axe weights a bit more but I like her.

[@jfilm7466]

Is that the outdoor yxa? Min is a wildlife hatchet which I absolutely love.

[@paladinhansen137]

Great video....fellow Hansen.....

[@wolfking2281]

10:00 omg it happened to me on my week hike .... 13 stiches on my index finger 🤘🤪

[@adeshwodan4679]

Is obvious Bjorn can handle himself in the “voods” ( Love his “accent.”)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I like the voods.

[@adeshwodan4679]

@@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen I’m more partial to my “voods” in the mountains. Nature - magnificent what’s not to like 👍🏻 Thank you - you are a light in the darkness . . . solidarity!

[@yousurf374]

I just purchased some ESTWING axes and hatched, not for hiking so much or survival on the move, but survival at a base. They are Stainless Steel with blue rubber/poly grips. Cool in a mondern way, not in the way your's is way cool. The hatchet is like two lbs, the mid size is 3 and the long handle is 3.5 lbs. Good hammer on opposing side. Able to bust things as well as slice and cut!!. The axe used with the hatchet, hammer to hammer is good tool combo to plane wood and such. I hope now for the opportunity to use these prepper tools !!!! sort of. I kinda like the heft. You get momentum work with the swing/impact.

[@winstonsmith6387]

Hallo Bjorn what kind of wood do you use to start up the fire?

[@montecristo7602]

Hallo. How is the outdoor axe holding? Is the head loose or something? I read that this hudson bay patter is with time coming loose

[@rgoutdoors2166]

Nice honest review Bjorn, glad you got hour hot cuppa, looks like you needed warming up. Thanks for the family story as well, The start of BjornSaga?

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Haha, that is an idea. Fun fact: Another Norwegian author actually wrote a book about a relative of mine who was sent to Tasmania as a convict.

[@michalurbanful]

With the handle almost as straight as a tomahawk handle - do you think there is an advantage of this hatchet over eg. Cold Steel Hudson Bay Tomahawk (on a shortened handle of course)?

[@FredKirkey]

Have to say their small forest axe is my choice for Bushcrafting. A good functional size without being overly heavy for longer trips.

[@snaphappy1977]

Hi Bjorn, great vid as always. Honest reviews and opinion are always better shameless product promotions. My first impression of it was that it was a hawk as well, perhaps you might have a go at throwing it next time your out lol.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Yes, it has that tomahawk feel to it. But I would never throw such a pricey tool!

[@modernviking5321]

Sorry ax....haha good one. Interesting you destroyed both the fatwood handle and the axedge . But at least you made a fire. Good that you are determined, as your uncle finishing chopping wood. 😁

[@wild_outdoors_uk2016]

Good Day Bjorn I'm a new Subscriber to your channel and I'm hooked. I have the very same Axe I haven't used it much but like you I wasn't sure on it at first. I know what you mean about it being alive in your hands!!!!!! Keep up the good videos. :) Jay

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Jay! Glad to have you here. I will say about the axe that it's the axe I now take with me most often. So that says a lot, I guess.

[@vonjohnboogie3864]

Does your flint stone, have a pitch handle, that is genius!!!

[@ironbloods1456]

I love the Gransfors axes. I do not use their smaller ones as they get into the area where they are no more useful than a knife, but weigh more. I have three I primarily use, a Hunter's Axe and a Carpenter's Axe both roughly 19"/490mm long. The Carpenter's Axe is my primary bushcraft axe, although I started with the Hunter's Axe and I carved a spoon with it better than I do with a knife! The third is the Scandinavian Forest Axe (~640mm long/25"), which is my primary axe if I need to process a lot of wood, say for several days, or have larger wood to process (I like to use deadfall and dead trees, and do not always have the choice of the smaller diameter pieces).

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Well, that is a very nice collection of quality items. I am trying to find an excuse to buy that Hunter's Axe, but then again, I'm a grown man and I don't really need an excuse, or what do you think?

[@ironbloods1456]

You certainly do not need an excuse. The Hunter's axe was my first one because I wanted a Gransfors, but did not like the curve of the Small Forest axe on such a small axe. A person who had a Hunter's axe and didn't like it, offered it to me for $80 ($it costs $180 new here), so I bought it and loved it. I like the curve of that handle (and it's tacky beeswax coating). My second was the Scandinavian forest because I wanted a good cruiser-sized axe for heavier work without having to carry a full size felling axe. Finally I bought the Carpenter's as a bushcraft axe. The straight handle affords a wide variety of grips and it's made for woodworking, specifically carving wooden shingles and trimming them, and it's a great bushcraft axe.

[@johnemmons9087]

As always a nice video. Thank you for taking the time to make these. I thought the same thing when I watched you using the axe. It seemed to be twisting when you were cutting down the tree which indicates the handle is to small in your hand. It does look like a nice small tool for finer work though. Be well.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

John Emmons Thank you! I enjoy making these videos, they are a form of stress relief to me. Yes, you’re right about the handle. But for someone with a smaller hand, like a younger person or maybe a woman it will be much better.

[@johnemmons9087]

Thank you for responding. Very refreshing and nice to communicate with brothers around the the earth. Yes. After making many tools and building/collecting and practicing with swords and knives one begins to realize the importance of a useable handle design and how critical it could be in a survival situation. Be well!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

John Emmons I totally agree. For instance, whenever I pick up a new knife, I consider the handle first.

[@JayantMathur1987]

Thank you for the video Bjorn. Subscribed! Quick question - what ferro rod are you using and how did you make the fat wood handle? Thank you. Skøl!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Jayant Mathur Hi there! It is just a normal plus sized ferro rod and I attached the ferro rod with epoxy.

[@runerennemo6614]

Are you dependent on an axe or hatchet when you hike? Or is a bushcraft knife sufficient in your opinion? I think a light rat tail tang knife is more comfortable to wear on the belt when I walk, compared to a small bushcraft knife which is twice the weight. But then I would need to bring an axe in my backpack. Not sure what the best deal is yet. One plus with a small axe or hatchet is that it can be used for woodworking in the field, like shaping a kuksa. What you think about this?

[@ah5721]

only 1 lb?! thats amazing!!

[@DamianBloodstone]

The ax works well, but I don't believe it was ever meant for such tasks. It is more of a kindling ax or tomahawk in my opinion. Next time remember to always carry your knife. I always enjoy your videos and have this one too. Have a great Yule, my friend.

[@c.b.1378]

I have the Gränsfors Small Forrest Axe, as well as the Wildlife Hatchet, and I actually prefer the latter. It is a tiny bit shorter than the Outdoors Axe, but the axe head is heavier, and it has a different geometry. It is not as good for splitting as the Outdoor Axe (which I have also tested, as a friend owns one), but it is far better at actual chopping, having a slimmer profile and longer cutting edge, in addition to the heavier head. Perhaps that would be your ideal hatchet? :)

[@punkbloater]

I love it, just the look of it. I’m getting this for christmas! I live in Norway, can you tell me where i can find this, who sells this axe?

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

punkloader I actually bought it at G-Max here in Fredrikstad.

[@johnclarke6647]

When I am splitting kindling that small I just sink the axe into the end and pound it on my chopping block to split it.

[@rrcaniglia]

Fire steel suggestion: Pull the steel back while holding the axe still.

[@moorshound3243]

yea right like all of us were thinking!

[@rialobran]

The axe looks a little like a British Royal Navy boarding axe, which among other uses was a weapon. It morphed into the modern fire service personal axe and of course, with trade, the tomahawk before that. I'd not rule it out as a useful investment :)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

rhialobran I didn’t know that! Thanks a lot, I love naval history.

[@shauncarl9535]

Could you maybe wrap leather around the handle to make it feeling bigger

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

a good tomahawk alternative!

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

No it isn't. Not only is it stupid expensive, it is harder to maintain and impossible to repair in the field.

[@creepyunicornwithlazers3594]

Can I ask, what is the coat you are using?

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

CreepyUnicornWithLazers Hi there! It’s an Australian oilskin coat.

[@mikeheltonsurvivalandprepp6583]

I like the style of the axe but I prefer a longer and heavier camping axe It would make a great fighting axe

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I absolutely agree on both points. So I went and bought the Gransforst small forest axe the other day. Hid it in my office, worried about what the reaction would be ... "A man can not have too many axes" isn't a viable argument in this house, haha.

[@codycuppes6954]

Have you tried a Roselli axe?

[@WiltshireMan]

We don't want you to chop off your thumb Bjorn like your uncle did!! Ouch. The axe is a good tool but so noisy and quite hard work. I would just use the small axe for chopping kindling really unless in a survival situation which is something I have never been in. Good little axe though. Sandy

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I much prefer a good folding saw if I had to choose, but I love axes. I don't think a man can have too many axes or knives, haha. Congrats on 18.000 subs on your channel, by the way.

[@woodsjos]

I love the stories about your uncle. My grandfather told me a stories about his father. In the early 1970"s in Nova Scotia my grandfather Rice and great grampy Rice were in the voods to cut fire wood with the chainsaw. I guess the stories goes that great grampy layed the chainsaw right through his big toe right off the bat. All he had what a snotty piece of toilet paper he wiped his nose with. great grampy wrapped the snotty tissue around his but here's toe and slipped his sock and boot back on. I guess they finished a whole couple chords of good before they went home and tended the wound.

[@woodsjos]

They also had to load the old ford truck with the high wooden sides full of the wood they cut. On-top of all the cutting they still had to bring the wood home and pile it

[@rudychavira5558]

I know it's slightly bigger but like the small forest still fits in pack.

[@JamesAnderson-nl3sn]

Lovely video ... however painful to see this lovely axe being used a fire steel starter

[@thetinkerist]

I have this axe and I love it, but I only use it to process branches that aren’t too big. I love it for its weight and it indeed comes razor sharp!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I actually just got in, as I was out in the woods. And I did bring the axe, and I did use it for exactly that. I might grow to love this axe...

[@rickardandersson366]

The best axe ever made is named hjärtum axe,hard to find and expensive but absolutely the best axe.

[@adeshwodan4679]

I like smaller SHARP bearded axes. Hard to cut down a thicker sapling with a knife. I use a smaller knife with axe.

[@spijkerpoes]

Nice filming in your beautiful woods even if its the across the road foreign forest.. about the axe, well I'm no bushcrafter. I however did see someone who rather pulled the fire rod and held the axe stationary. You can get much closer, aim better and not be putting force on that dangerous blade. Function? You can't replace a knife for an axe. And vice versa. You can't chop with a knive. Personally I'd go for a small knife and a saw blade combo. But I never make big fires so I manage without all of it. Then again I never get the cold you have up there... So cheers! Nice film!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks a lot! I never pull unless I use a scraper, as I believe it is unsafe and I have seen two examples of the pulling technique go wrong. But I believe I should carry a scraper more often. It weighs almost nothing and is just better with the ferro rod.

[@spijkerpoes]

oh wrong? can't imagine but yeah 'eigen fout is goud' as we say.. i'm not ashamed to use a gas lighter (as it has a little ferro rod inside it too :-)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

What did the bushcrafter do the first time he saw a lighter? He made a video titled «New Fire Lighting Tool - Never Seen Anything Like It!»

[@spijkerpoes]

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen haha yeah, I saw it! People are so odd sometimes.. a gas lighter is exactly the same principal: ferro rod, piece of steel and tinder. I never truly understood why using "primitive" fire rods and also carrying 2 kilos of ultra hightec dslr camera equipment... oh its good fun practicing skills.. ..but I guess I'm just too lazy. Other things concern me more when I'm out in the woods... ..and yeah really, really making fire, from scratch, in a cold soaking wet forest such as at yours.. ..for real, I doubt if that can even be done realistically.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

spijkerpoes The bowdrill, you mean? I think it would be very hard in these conditions without bringing any materials.

[@shauncarl9535]

How you coming on your kuksa?

[@ecmo2007]

Bjorn, Did you ever try the Granfors Bruk outdoor axe? Just curious on your thoughts. Thank you for the great videos of the outdoors, and your perspective is appreciated.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks for reminding me, Rick. I need to make that video!

[@johnclarke6647]

The beavers are not scared you will cut down their food supply, are they? The axe performed well for what it is. It just does not have enough mass and leverage to cut firewood. A GB large Forest Axe would do a lot better.

[@w0bblyd0inkb0ink]

Do they make an 'indoor' axe? ;)

[@larsvab3690]

They make a hand axe that is tiny and great for indoor use

[@yousurf374]

thumb issue with kindling split with a hatchet or med. axe... do not use the HAND to hold, but use another piece of WOOD to stand it upright.. THUMB will never be in fear of your axe then. Just your eyes/splinter fly.

[@johnmutton799]

Made for chopping small branches and twigs. Bushcraft and camping. Ballocks!

[@DrZalt]

I have a buddy whom took a deep cut in his thumb with my outdoor axe. They are a bit scary in that way. You really need to be on your toes.

[@Needagoodnamebutcantthinkofone]

18:28 if it can not stand up to abuse it is a shit axe. I have one of their hatchet type axes and it's amazing, but I have put er through the wringer, and she still sings!! Keep on putting out videos, they're awesome, yes I know this comment is late to the party......

[@Swarbrick129]

Hi I can't understand why you don't have a metal striker with your fire steel makes more sense than damage your axe all the best

[@johnclarke6647]

Agreed. I abuse all of my tools from time to time and if they will not handle this occasional abuse they aren’t worth having.

[@13bravoredleg18]

In America, that looks like a shingle making or carpenters hatchet.

[@markrobinson5774]

That axe needs to be wider to carve properly it would be nice if it was the handle more curvier

[@markrobinson5774]

I would use a draw knife! and people think I'm crazy but are using one?

[@damienvanhalen]

always be fearful of your tools. When you're not fearful of an ax or a saw or something like that, you can get hurt really badly.

[@johnclarke6647]

An awful small hatchet to cut wood with, especially a tree. I use my 2#+ boys axe with a 27 inch handle on small trees, like that you cut, not that a hatchet will not do the job. If the trees get larger, so does the axe. I generally use a hatchet to split kindling to get a fire going.

[@meganary876]

Bjorn rules!!

[@wolfking2281]

Why do i get excited everytime someone says bad weather ..like its totally time for a hike

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I bought this axe. Waiting for UPS to show up...