Gransfors Bruk Hunters Axe for Bushcraft? - A day in the woods with an axe

In today’s video Karl takes his Gränsfors Bruk Hunters Axe as his only tool and spends a normal the day in the woods performing everyday tasks to see how the axe copes. He gives his thoughts as to whether it’s a viable buschcraft tool and compares it to the more popular Small Forest Axe. He talks a bit about what’s on his mind and just has a nice time in general. Thanks for watching folks.
For Karl’s opinion of the GB Hunters Axe skip ahead to 18:37.
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[@armageddon4125]

I’m not one to make comments usually but video started really slow for me and I found myself wanting to change it but you had captured my attention with the mental health and great story about your mate. You seem like a great dude and the rest of your video actually showed off some of your skill. I want to be in the woods now. Thanks buddy! We need more good friends out there appreciate it.

[@HaraldDrWILLE]

I' am a hunter in Tyrol/Austria. This is the right axe for me. Perfect for hunting, if it is needed ..., an perfect for woodwork. Best Regards.

[@spicytunaproductions5566]

not just is the content of what you say very important and meaningful but i find the accent just adds so much charisma and its very pleasing to listen to, wise man.

[@Erik1970Viking]

Great Video !! Thank you Buddy, for uploading!

[@karloflaherty]

Great video Karl. The axe is a beauty . I think the more you use a tool the more it becomes part of you, the muscle memory and the grip give you a greater understanding of the limitations and the techniques you can use . Great to see you highlighting mental health issues , there should be no stigma attached to talking about it ,we all go through it . The biggest killer of men is silence! .

[@beoutdoors5938]

Karl O'Flaherty cheers dude. You’re spot on💚👍

[@nickvolkert858]

Thanks for the vid, man. This is what pushed me over the edge to getting one.

[@terrytaylor9206]

Yet another good one! Good breakdown of the axe. Thank you for doing great content.

[@beoutdoors5938]

Terry Taylor thanks for your kind words and your support Terry. It is very much appreciated man, honestly👍👍

[@LivingtoLearn]

Great review and one if the best Irish channels bar none. The work you guys put in really shows. Deserves every view.

[@beoutdoors5938]

Living to Learn Thank you, we appreciate the kind words👍👍

[@ms9404]

Thank you for teaching axe safety! So many other videos just start chopping without explaining the right/safe way to do it! Excellent video man! Also talking about reaching out to others during their hard times was an awesome touch. Thank you for doing your part to make the world a better place. I've noticed when I help others my difficulties seems to lessen or even disappear. God bless you!

[@kirkmillerBO84]

Great day in the woods thanks for sharing

[@beoutdoors5938]

kirk miller thanks👍

[@Va_Tae]

Great demonstration and review. I own it myself. Respect and blessings from 🇺🇲💪🏾

[@patbroderick6132]

Loving the vids even the subtitles work. Keep it up really enjoyable to watch. Laid back easy going & fun what more could you want.

[@beoutdoors5938]

Pat Broderick thanks very much man. Appreciate the kind words👍

[@thomasbroderick6388]

Hey Pat, from one Broderick to another just wanted to say hi.

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate

[@aidanparry4945]

Awesome! Great video Karl, totally agree with the mental health aspect. It's good to check on your mates and the outdoors is a brilliant escape from any crap that's going on in your life. Nobody has to go through anything alone🖒

[@beoutdoors5938]

Aidan Parry truer words have never been spoken. Thanks a mill man👍👍

[@j.p.4541]

Fantastic review mate, I’m looking for a new axe to add to my bushcraft tools.

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video sir

[@bolverksspear3515]

I absolutely love my GB Hunter's axe. The handle is what made me fall in love with it. To me, it's perfect for what I want to use it for. If one is having trouble driving stakes and such (and let's be honest, it is more likely to glance than a flat poll), they can grind the poll flat, won't have to remove too much material, they can fashion a whammer out of another piece of wood (hammer-like objects are not difficult to make), or carry another tool.

[@TheZippyMark]

'fashion a whammer' is an excellent phrase 👏

[@harryfalla298]

Great review

[@lilsuge1413]

great person, great video. i never bother liking a video, but here you go. you deserve it

[@beoutdoors5938]

Thank you. That means a lot.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Nice video... Good axe handling tips!

[@beoutdoors5938]

cillaloves2fish thanks cilla👍

[@tribelongboarding8206]

excellent axe handling skills.

[@sosteve9113]

great looking axe you got there atb steve

[@beoutdoors5938]

so steve thank you sir👍

[@ozyrob1]

good job on the video

[@beoutdoors5938]

Ozyrob2 thank you👍

[@robertwallace7213]

Blister's are the gateway to Man Hands! Thanks for posting!.. I saw a man skin a deer with just this axe!

[@TheTrailDancer]

Nice Vid. Which axe do you think is the best for Backpacking mainly for fire/tinder purposes: Small Forest Axe, Wildlife Hatchet, Hunters Axe, Outdoor Axe? The Scandinavian Forest Axe is too large for a pack. Thoughts? They all split about the same right? Thanks!!!

[@happyoutdoorsireland6787]

Well done Karl 👊 always a good topic to mention. Couldn't help but notice when you where felling the tree you didn't strike upwards with the axe. Any particular reason why?

[@beoutdoors5938]

Jason Kerley thanks man. On smaller trees like that there’s no need really. While yes it was edited, it really didn’t take any time to take that tree down. On smaller trees chopping down on the same spot will give you similar results as chopping down and then up. On larger stuff, yes, you definitely have to give more consideration as to where and how you chop but truth be told, I coulda pushed that thing over when I got half way through it. I just wanted to test the axe👍👍 Hope this helps, cheers Jason.

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Nice review matey, hope your friends stick to the gym 👍 good for mind and body all the best 🙏

[@beoutdoors5938]

Northwales Bushcrafters thanks pal.👍👍

[@stevemcdermott6199]

Another great vid Karl, where do you get the music for your video's it's great

[@beoutdoors5938]

Steve Mc Dermott thanks dude. It’s in creator studio on youtube, it’s KZbin’s free music. Some of it you have to put a link to the artist and that like I have in the description, some of it you don’t. It tells ya when you’re downloading though. Hit me up on messenger if ya want me to go through it in more detail👍👍

[@jerkbaitmania]

Good honest review.

[@1stRanger]

With handle of such length standing on your knees is a way to go. The handle is just not long enough for comfortable reach standing and you prone to miss more.

[@malice21nall]

I do not know if it was the effect of your vid or the glenfidditch. But i started smelling the woods 10 mins in. It's 39 below outside in alberta, canada right now. Cheers.

[@zacharywatson1458]

If you didnt know, that axe is for processing wild game hence why its razor sharp when you buy it new. The rounded pommel is for hitting the hide to pull it from the carcass of a deer, moose ect and it's intended for splitting ribs sternum and frozen carcass meat. The handle is designed with this in mind and is also design to prevent slipping from playing in blood ect. It's a butchering tool. It's not really used for camp. You use it for processing animals and clearing small limbs when hunting from a tree or the ground.

[@FrankGUNstein]

That’s partly true.. it’s a field dressing / butchering tool that is also intended for wood prep etc (from their own website explains as much) it’s not as good all rounder as small forest axe but I think it fits a great niche if you want something with a little more finesse

[@posterestantejames]

I don’t even need to watch to know that it is a wonderful bush craft tool

[@ElijahReturns]

Survival knives over hyped. Gransfors probably the best. Great item to have.

[@canitrekking3182]

Seems like you got a lefty? Looks great do, may be considering over a wildlife.

[@beoutdoors5938]

CaniTrekking there was a very slight angle from a less than perfect hang but it was very small, not noticeable unless you’re looking for it. It definitely wasn’t handed though😅 I’ve had the wildlife hatchet and I’d have this over the wildlife as it’s not heavy in the slightest but packs much more of a punch. Having said that, the wildlife is great too so you’ll still be getting a great little hatchet👍 Thanks.

[@snowwalker9999]

I have ten hatchets all premium ones and I still want that GB wildlife. It's the sexiest hatchet on the planet.

[@beoutdoors5938]

Snowwalker yeah I had the wildlife, lovely little hatchet. I have a GB Outdoor too axe which is an awesome piece of kit. Smaller than the wildlife though.

[@danielguy1891]

@@beoutdoors5938 which do you like the best between the Outdoor and Hunters?

[@erichan6985]

You like dags?

[@TheCWHatton]

Are you a drummer?

[@TheDenver12311]

Hipster craft

[@reaverman]

Cool Axe, I have the Small Forest axe. But please, sheath the head when using the back of the head. Granfor Bruks are blistering sharp!

[@antontoss5280]

Очень полезный парень в походе. Не только серьезный запас пищи в экстремальных ситуациях, но ещё и в случае нападения волков или медведя можно успеть убежать, пока его будут кушать)

[@seanfarrell5341]

Ah bless.. all the best from the slieve blooms, buy a bale of bruiquets for fucks sake. All the best

[@BlairStOnge]

The hunters axe is designed to break down and butcher large game, not as a primary tool for bushcraft

[@whengrapespop5728]

It’s designed for a combination of the two.

[@BlairStOnge]

@@whengrapespop5728 so you agree with my assertion that it is not designed as a primary tool for bushcraft.

[@whengrapespop5728]

@@BlairStOnge Somewhat. It’s designed to be a game processing tool doubling as an axe, just as much as it’s designed to be an axe doubling as a game processing tool. It does not necessarily have a primary function.

[@BlairStOnge]

@@whengrapespop5728 it’s not doubling as an axe. It’s literally an axe designed for butchering. As an axe, it can also be used for bushcraft because axes are the tools preferred for bushcraft. However, this a axe was designed for butchering animals.

[@whengrapespop5728]

@@BlairStOnge Bushcrafting is a hobby, a label, not sure why you’re bringing that up. Any tool can be a “bushcrafting” tool, but some axes are designed to be able to craft better while others are designed to chop or split better. This axe, as stated by Gränsfors Bruk themselves, is designed to work well with wood and meat, with a rounded flay poll to prevent potential damage to skin when separating it from the body. It’s not primarily a butchering tool, it’s just a tool (axe) that is designed to more efficiently process game than other axes. Axes have always been tools for butchering alongside woodworking.

[@marioburgos8381]

You can cut your hair 💇‍♂️ with that axe

[@callmeviper7723]

Your axe is meant for skinning animals

[@P.E.J.]

Im sorry but you got the wrong ax for bushcraft. You should have bought the forest-ax from Gränsfors. The hunters-ax is NOT for hammering - its actually kind of dangerous for hammering because of the rounded head.