LEATHER CRAFT - Axe Collar and Sheath for a Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe

[@amydickerson2145]

I've noticed the snobbery as well . That's why I absolutely 💯 ❤ Really Big Monkey1 and Fun in the Woods. Dave is one of those guys who gets it done his own way..without the pretense.

[@jefferydoty5141]

Great video. Keep up the great work. I agree with you about the axe snobs. I just picked up the Council Tool 2# Wood Craft Pack Axe, 24" and the Council Tool 1.7# Wood Craft Camp Carver Axe, 16". I could care less what they think.

[@Michaeljm84]

I always get the “I want I want” when I watch you create. Great message in there as well

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha start spendin' those dimes man!

[@slickironmarc9086]

Well done leather work ,good job thank you. I totally agree with your point of view. I am a blacksmith for 8 years and have no problem making my own bushcraft tools..

[@chasealex2496]

i haven’t done leather working in years but i have all the tools and materials here and i think i’ll go and start again, thanks for the video i’m gunna go spend a few hours relearning some old skills

[@thomasoppenlnder3934]

That brand snobery goes in all trades. Table tennis, nappies, politics, whatever. My latest axe is a Polish handmade thing that set me back some 4 euro, and it is just great. Couldn’t be hapier. Only got a sheath to make. Good work. Thanks Thomas from Denmark

[@mickojones3297]

Absolute workmanship cobber, beautifully done. Aussie bloke here and enjoying the content 👍🏻

[@paullambert4445]

I just did a restoration of a plumb US 1944 that I found preparing for a garage sale at my in-laws old house. What a find. It had never been sharpened. I just finished the sheath yesterday. What a satisfying feeling it is to bring a great piece of equipment back to life. Thanks for what you do. I agree with you about the snobbery going on out there. Also the super steel snobbery. Thanks

[@terryashton9213]

I also concur on the snobbery as Gil mentioned. I am sure that many just own the gear and really don't have any ideas on how to use it. I was lucky, rented a small cabin to go fishing one Summer, Wife took a walk around and found an axe with a broken handle at one cabin. I cleaned it off a bit and holy crap, It said, "Oxhead", on it. Not a half bad axe. a 2 pounder also. Perfect for all around Bush work. Thanks for the effort on the video. Just getting into basic leather work myself at this time so this helps. I generally just use a paracord wrap for the over strike area on an axe, so this helps with another little project.

[@aaronjacobs579]

That looks fantastic great work

[@marktwain5722]

When I go to the woods, in my case the mountains of the desert southwest, I go to spend some quality time with myself. I take whatever equipment I have and I like. Don’t really care about other people’s opinion. I like good quality gear but the brand doesn’t matter to me. Since I’m not a typical bushcraft restaurant in that sense, I don’t find the need to compare my gear or one up anyone. I like you attitude and as a leathercrafter myself I like your work as well. Well done my friend and thanks for sharing.

[@Trenton314]

Thanks so much for the video. Did my own for a gift to my dad. Turned out great!

[@j.p.4541]

Looks fantastic, you do very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikejohndro9754]

Nice work on that lovely axe! I too dislike the strange snobbery in many in the bushcraft community. I have lived in Alaska for 37 years. What folks refer to as bushcraft is just another day in the life of the typical “rural” Alaskan. I recently have begun to dabble in leatherwork and suddenly my edged tools have clothes after all these years-LOL

[@Islandguy2024]

Well done. I am originally from NL and will retire back there in a couple years after a long career in the military. I know a lot of people don't like Axe collars, but I do. I love my Axes as much as my knives to me they are not just a tool to use but I find them ascetically pleasing as well. I will probably give you a shout when I get back to have some made, I would do it now but I am currently stationed in Germany.

[@tonyfelts1512]

Nice leather work.....I agree totally with your bushcraft mentality....I teach folks in my area, and money is a hurdle for most so I do emphasize knowledge over big ticket objects.....use what you got or make!....thanks for bringing that up!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Awesome Tony! Good on your for spreading that mentality man!

[@labsarebest]

That is awsome. Your hands are becoming more capable with every project. I don't have any 'expensive' bushcraft gear. I do have the necessary tools to slog it out in the woods but I do it with the cheapest tool that will get the job done.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thank you Jonathan! I would quit if I wasn't improving. Stagnation is no fun.. However, I find much of my quality is limited by time. My leatherwork could be much better, if I were willing to spend 45 minutes more on each sheath. But in reality, the market just doesn't support the extra time and cost, not at this point in my following. What do you use for an axe? Anything in particular?

[@labsarebest]

@@kyle_noseworthy I use fiskars! Don't hate me for it 😆

[@moparmike75w200]

Great video ,Beautiful work .

[@gregholt]

Nice job Kyle. You've inspired me to have a go at making a collar and sheath for my axe. Keep the leatherwork vids coming mate. Best wishes from Australia.

[@brianmul1]

Supper work, great tips and tuition. Thanks

[@daryooshfatemi]

I am in the middle of doing same thing. Lack of some materials and tools stopped me. Watching your great video may convince me to start over. Anyway I learned good points. Thank You

[@hybern8ta]

Awesome sheath! Much better design.

[@apuuvah]

Magnificent gift for someones birthday.

[@jlars972]

An old video I know but I just want to echo what others have said about your philosophy regarding brand name snobbery. It's quite refreshing actually and along with your obvious talent, makes for a wonderful vid. I've just finished a sheath and guard for a cheapo axe bought new for $18 bucks US with a nasty cast head but a wonderfully grained ash handle. A strange combo for sure but it won't feel out of place hanging with my small forest Swedish axe and will probably actually get used more. Thanks again.

[@colinjohnson5515]

Wow. I’m rehandling my late grandfathers axe now and I think I’ll try to make a crappy version of your work! Thanks from Dallas Tx

[@shawncook8672]

Nice work! Thanks for the video.

[@mrtschroder4364]

thx kyle just starting to get into throwing axes and leather work is something i want to try and do.

[@mikkelmosegaard9271]

My axe is a old well used boys axe I inherited from my grandfather... I completely gave it new life, sanded out the rust and scratches to a near mirror finish, re edged and sharpened it, cut off weight to turn it into a bearded carving axe, sanded and oiled the handle and burned in some viking carved symbols I had drawn on by hand. I now plan on making a collar and sheath for it... I find that nothing becomes as bushcraft as stuff you made yourself.

[@chuckard3633]

Your very talented and do great work.

[@pclarin]

Very first visit to your site. Awesome work!

[@iwanhughes8549]

Thats beautiful work right there

[@playnhrd]

Very nicely done.

[@davebowles1957]

Listening to Neil deGrasse Tyson while you're working made this all that much better. Brilliant, well done!

[@ronnieahman6958]

Nice work Kyle. The axe just pops. It looks awesome

[@robertwhite4307]

Very nice work, Cheers from Iron Rock, Nova Scotia.

[@buddyhutchins3782]

Very nice, great work.

[@justaguy427]

Really nice work. There sure is something nice about leather.

[@coryslaney]

Excellent work Kyle!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Cory!

[@coryslaney]

@@kyle_noseworthy Are you accepting orders for the sheath and strike collar? Where do you buy your leather and tools?

[@m1sterpunch]

Beautiful work

[@mr.fisher3973]

Great craftsmanship Kyle!!!!

[@trathbone]

As they say, don’t hate the player, hate the game. It’s a great small axe. Buy it, use it, enjoy it.

[@calebkeefer7455]

Nice work! And I love that podcast. Listen to it all the time.

[@willk5413]

What podcast is it?

[@calebkeefer7455]

Neil degrasse Tyson

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Joe Rogan Podcast! This particular one was with Neil DeGrasse Tyson!

[@willk5413]

Thanks! I listen to a lot of his stuff, but missed that one.

[@KevinsDisobedience]

While I’m not a fan of axe collars of any kind, and while I too have avoided that axe for similar reasons, I gotta say you did a beautiful job on that little guy.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Kevin!

[@jason6473]

Great video. Very informative.

[@ketalix]

simple and top...thanks for sharing.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice work. Work with what you’ve got and get outdoors, is the way to go. Take care.

[@johnjude2677]

About the bushcraft ,I agree we all don't need them Batman gagets to be " The Hero" Thanks for a lot of great tips Great video help here

[@Zogg1281]

Brilliant tutorial, thank you. I'm going to be doing something similar for an axe for Christmas present so I'm having a look round for some inspiration. Thanks again 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@D3vlin]

excellent work! I now know what I am going to do for my own camp axe since it is also bearded like this one. Thank you for the video!

[@BabakPA]

Very nice!! Thanks for sharing

[@BIGWHISE]

Great video, enjoyed watching your process. Beautiful leather work.

[@arbitraryalias9825]

I’ve never watched leather work before but wow… really interesting. Definitely got a new subscriber! Beautiful stuff.

[@markhansen8078]

very nice.... like your work. ty

[@faisalrkhawaja]

Beautiful job

[@gilgamesh3113]

Kyle, I share your view on"brand snobbery". While I have nothing against a quality product, the idea is to get out there and enjoy nature. And whatever you can afford,to make that happen is all that matters to me. along those lines I recently purchased a small hatchet from Marbles. I couldn't be happier,and it only cost me $20.00 (US). Now I need a sheath for it...do you know anybody that could help me?? Haha

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Same here Jay! Nothing against quality, even if its super expensive. I am only against the notion that people NEED it. Its silly. Those Marbles are awesome deals for the money. I have looked at getting one several times. The small cruiser looks awesome! I can build you a sheath no problem, but it'll cost you $35-40 CAD :-)

[@jmartin5004]

Too right on the Bushcraft on a budget. That is what it is about, back to basics! Built not bought is the moto for Bushcraft.

[@marcbergeron445]

@@kyle_noseworthy Hi Kyle, i absolutely LOVE your sheath in this video! I would very much like you to make an identical one, is that still possible!? 😆😄

[@roncryderman4675]

Looks real nice!

[@philcowdall9399]

absolutely gorgeous!

[@austinclarke2514]

Nice work Kyle.

[@ChadMorgan709]

Absolutely gorgeous. The sheath looks so nice with the shape of the sweep on the head. I do a lot of sheaths with that type of closure. I have never made a collar tho. Just one of those things nobody's asked for and I haven't done for myself yet. It looks really good. As far as your views go about the gransfors, I agree with you wholeheartedly, I still dont own one. I'd take a restored vintage axe over a big name axe anyday, just on principle alone, as you said, nothing against the axes themselves, they are great axes but it's the sort of stigma that attaches itself to it. That's my rant for the day, thanks for sharing bud. Seeya on the next one.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Yep, my thoughts exactly man! Nothing against the tool, but it's the stigma attached. Bottom line, I'll enjoy this little Gransfors regardless now that I have it, but I have no real attachment to it. It's a good axe. That's about it.

[@lisalange4922]

Great video! My husband wants to make a sheath for his axe...!

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Looks great 👍

[@robertphillips3833]

That's nice work!!

[@ErikGuin]

Absolutely Beautiful! Well done...

[@baldomerogarza1458]

That’s beautiful man. Nice work

[@hbrhodes1s]

Awesome job man that's beautiful!!!

[@ajbones22]

Gorgeous work man... Well done!

[@dvdru]

Great job on the axe cover.

[@claraalebrook5335]

Gorgeous work..

[@tommythompson3119]

Great job Kyle! My first axe is coming at the end of April and your videos are getting me more excited about it. Thank you!

[@stevemalone2010]

Good work, enjoyed video

[@Delta088]

Wranglerstar has turned into a snob unfortunatelly and certainly is a leader of the Sheeple with his Brand enforcement.

[@015diesel]

Great job 👌

[@michaelferry6880]

Really good job 👍 looks awesome 👍🌈🦄🇦🇺

[@overtonesnteatime198]

I started having doubts aboot half way thru but my golly whata turnout! Great job. I hope i can make a collar half as decent

[@WaitWhat99]

Beautiful mate 👍 Hi from Australia 👋🇦🇺

[@tlgoodwi1]

Great job Kyle!

[@robertmatteo480]

Really nice leather work! I hope I can do mine half as nice as that. Keep it up awesome work

[@TruthorTheory]

Very nice work, sir! -E Willy

[@Afterburner]

I have a Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet and use it often - It just FEELS good for the work I do with it , but... I also have a Marbles camp axe I got for $35 off Amazon that does a great job as well for all-around use. It is all about what works and what can get you results - I agree with your notion of using what you have. I grew up in the Sierra Nevadas and we did "bushcraft" when it was called "being an outdoorsman" and using good, inexpensive and basic equipment combined with skills learned over a lifetime ;>)

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Agreed!

[@BrosephRussell]

Great job

[@michaelmcbride2670]

I was like " man he's got a strong accent for a Canadian". Then you said you were from Newfoundland and it all made sense 🤣

[@crosscountryoutdoors2472]

I have 9 axes not one Grandfors Bruk. I’m not a nonconformist as much as I’m poor! I’ve restored some and modified some less expensive ones. Love the Grandfors Bruks axes. Their popularity made the cost go too high. Nice video and love your take on bushcraft mindset. Made me subscribe!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha They are very expensive... which I think is partly why the 'elitests' MUST have one. A level of vanity, I suppose!

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy awesome

[@MSato123]

This is beautiful. I wish we can get that for my Small Forest axe here in England.

[@deanlittle6901]

Beautiful job Kyle. 👍🏻

[@kylenoseworthy7634]

Thanks Dean!

[@scottlandmcc]

Pretty cool look! Thanks for the share.

[@joexg50]

Sweet work, thnx Kyle..

[@dperk1757]

Very nice 👍

[@ivancrews4361]

Something that may help... I make traditional bows and tomahawks... Use a little double sided tape under the leather handle wraps... It's not noticable and the leather stays where you put it while lacing or stitching...

[@mrsfriday8856]

Nice idea!

[@uknighthuntingvision93]

In the Granfors Brucks Book that comes with the Axe it states about the Granfors Brucks Small Forest Axe 'Practical for splitting small sticks for the fire or cutting small- diameter limbwood for starter fuel in the fireplace'! It is one of the most excellent axes for what Granfors Brucks state its purpose in design is for! All those who criticize this Axe by stating how it does not do well for purposes it was not designed for, well why not not read first and foremost what it was designed to do and criticize it on its intended purpose! As for snobbery, it is a bloody Axe and no more lol I am not criticising Kyle here, as he is correct in some peoples view and their view of others with a different axe. I purchased it for its intended purpose and like the axe for what it is.

[@Ozarkmountainoutback1]

Very nice!

[@rhino5419]

I agree so much about that elitism. I go to the woods most often with a mora companion HD, a laplander and a small Bear Grylls axe. My friends ask when i will buy "real bushcraft gear", LOL. The thing is, i get on great with what i have and i carry less weight than them. ( that leather does look good though ). Good health and stay safe.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Yep, you just described EXACTLY what I'm talking about... You're in there having a grand time for less than a hundred bucks. I do absolutely support investing in quality gear over time, but only if that's what interests you. For example, after many years in the woods, I now have a set of 'expensive' equipment, that Ill probably use and not replace for a decade or more. Even then they'll be in great shape. The key is not to make those piece of gear "essential" like your friends are. Good on you man!

[@curtisjohnson944]

Nice job. Try the saddle tan color, can’t recommend it enough.

[@waynelee5060]

Beautiful job! "Carpet match the drapes"??LOL!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha Thanks Wayne!

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Fun stuff my friend, I am finishing up one for my new axe as well. Similar to you, I went with H&B, its a hand forged axe made here in the US and I like it. good stuff. Thanks again my friend and have a blessed week. Dale

[@irondog8250]

Very nice and very well explained sharpening video although l would chose a splash and go Stone which I'm sure you have also.

[@cj_m2477]

Hey Kyle, great video. I really enjoyed it. On the subject of bushcraft elitism, I feel I must say that attitude goes both ways. I’ve taken a lot of heat for saying I own a Gransfors Bruks. I also own two Estwing hatchets. Both, the Estwing and Gransfors are both great tools. I don’t feel I have to justify any purchase I make to anyone; if I want it and I can afford it, I’ll get. I’ve worked too hard for my money to let other people tell me how I should spend it. Carry what you like and carry what you can afford. I don’t judge people and I ask the same in return. Nothing wrong with packing an Estwing or even a $5 flea market find. If it works, use it, enjoy it and if gets out to the woods it’s great. Same with an expensive tool. Again, great video.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Absolutely CJ! I agree 100% my friend!

[@MichaelSmith-ck2ro]

I've had my Eastwing for 30 years now and my dad had it a few years before he passed away. We used it many many times on our camping trips and it's been used every year since he passed away. I have nothing against any other hatchets I've just never had a need or want for another. Truth be told if something tragic happens to the Eastwing I'll probably just buy another. Either way it'll be passed down to my son when I'm gone.

[@idan1358]

Agree+ started out with an eBay rambo knife, then bought a mora for the price. Picked up a really bad axe head at the dump ( there is a small market selling donated items for charity) and I welded a piece of pipe to it, sharpened and used. Could not help myself with all the glittering reviews and the romance of the Gränsfors small forest axe and saved and purchased one. I have not yet had company in the bush (I’m in AUS) & can’t stand elitism. I travel by a Honda CT110 (or trail is in the northern hemisphere) I now feel that I am unwillingly part of a cult😂. My roots are close to where the axes are manufactured so mabe that was a motivation. Anyhoo, would love one of your custom made setups😉

[@scottlandmcc]

Amazing work! And fine, I subscribed!