Thor-is-testing: Gränsfors Bruks - Axes

[@leoaugustsson8726]

I just found 2 gränsfors axes at my grandpas house. And i showed it to my father and he told me that he had bought them when he was in the same age as me (16) and forgot them in a very hidden place. So those axes had been laying on the ground pretty much untouched for 25 years. And after some grinding they was just as good as new. Wonderful

[@Thoristesting]

Hi Leo, how cool, I do not doubt it though, great axe, and have been produceding them for 100 years. great find!!!!

[@stephenclarke3990]

What a lucky find 👍🏼 😊

[@alanaliyev456GT]

@@Thoristesting 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪 thanks you

[@jamiesmith4041]

No pitting because they're hc steel that rusts like crazy

[@pmags1331]

I agree they are the best axes available … 👍 and I’m American . You might be surprised to know a lot of Americans love the Gransfors Bluks . Great Video ! 👍

[@WildBillyGardening]

I'm also american and I was recommended to them by another american! Probably we just don't know what we don't know...i hope to get one of these axes soon

[@jpgm2400]

Little known fact: Gimli son of Gloin uses Gränsfors Bruks too. Great video!

[@Thoristesting]

LOL, best coment ever :) and true!!!!!

[@ericirwin7811]

Plus one on comment

[@jaya8389]

Anyone Who looks into axes , should know these are the best actors in the world.

[@Thoristesting]

Hi jay, I agree :)

[@johnconner589]

I've ordered the small forest I'm soo excited Thank you for doing this video

[@robertlewis20]

I’m an American and I agree with you on Gransfors Bruk axes. I have 4 and the wildlife hatchet is supposed to be here Saturday. Love them.

[@katahdincloud9803]

Stellar father’s day gift my wife got me. Large splitting axe. Like butter. Guys envy it. Wives noticed. More in the neighborhood now. I also got the hatchet from my sons. Been splitting firewood for 43 yrs and have used probably 6 kinds. Gransfors by far the best.

[@Thoristesting]

LOL Katahdin, could not have said it better myself

[@Bluelightbandit]

Glad you know what many Americans will say lol. Watched the video and never did see any type of "test", but oh well... I'm glad I found this video. I own 2 GB axes, 8 Morakniv knives and a pair of Sordin Supremes that were made in Sweden. I didn't know I was supposed to only buy American made products and think a certain way. From now on, it's USA only! Thanks for helping me see the light!

[@pinball16]

Americans that know, know that Gränsfors Bruks are great. Thanks for the video.

[@Bornagain1105]

Greetings. I greatly enjoyed your video! I bought the hatchet last year. Incredible craftsmanship and feel. I am an American. I believe these are the best in the world. I’m not sure why you think many Americans would think otherwise but, speaking for myself as an American, I agree with you, friend. Perhaps Americans aren’t what some would like us to be perceived as. Thank you for you great and detailed video. I will be buying the axe next, the Lord willing.

[@Thoristesting]

Hallo Bornagain, my comment about american was not meant as a critic, I just thought that you american (thinking about your wast country with woods) had your own tradition on Axes and maybe your own produceres that you think is the best. But im glad to hear that you enjoy Gränfors, like I said it is the best Ax I have meet in my life

[@MrDonc78]

I've had the small forest for 6 years and just got the Scandinavian forest axe. Beautiful axes on every level. Took the small one and a cheap mora camping in 14 states out west (US) and it was a pleasure to have them. Also have a Fallkniven F1xb on the way. Love Swedish steel. Great review!

[@Thoristesting]

Hallo Megalodonald I agree Ohhh and a Fällkniven... a Gränfors and a fällkniven and your are allright :)

[@rudychavira5558]

Thank you have bought lesser axes in past, these are the best anywhere

[@robwest3716]

Mate, at 15 minutes, the wood splitting while wearing those sandals is killing me!

[@airbornediv101]

I bought the small forest axe about 5 or 6 years ago and I absolutely love it. I really want to get the American Felling Axe next. Great video.

[@Thoristesting]

I LikeGun thx, Uhhh Id like the Felling Axe also :)

[@SCQT]

A GFB SmFA has been with me and treated me well for 15 years of northern MI winters Now that i am down in Florida, it doesnt get used nearly enough I love giving them as gifts to people that have no idea. Hopefully spark an interest in em. Best $120 i have or ever likely will spend. Truly fantastic product, from a great company. Love em.

[@Thoristesting]

I totally agree, I have had my first for 12 years and never failed me!!

[@thomasbolin7447]

I'm an American and I have two Gransfors axes. I LOVE them!

[@parkerd3915]

Thank you for the comparison. I've just been to Sweden for the first time and all the fellow Germans I met (all of them) had one or more Gränsfors Burks axe, so I bought one as well. I am never going back. So so good. Greetings from Germany :)

[@Thoristesting]

Hi Parker, uh uh, when u first try a Gränfors ur never go back. Same thing about Sweden ones u have been there u have to go back :)

[@KettleCamping]

Great video! Very informative! Thank you! Cheers from Canada!👍

[@3skirk]

As an American, I use a Gränsfors Bruks axe. You’re right, it is the best in the world. No question.

[@jjm6187]

Appreciate this video! Both gutsy and crazy for wearing sandals splitting though.

[@funkydozer]

Erik Blixt also forged my outdoor axe :) It is a beautiful multipurpose tool.

[@johnclarke6647]

Agreed, the Gran Fors Bruk axes are the best. I only have one, the Small Forest Axe. I am going to get a Scandinavian Forest Axe when funds are available, just to have it. I have about ten axes and they are all serviceable, so I really don’t need another axe. Matthias Blitz made my SFA.

[@bobanderson6656]

Well, the species of trees you were splitting, chopping, whatever are all soft. What happens when you try that with harder wood like oak, hickory, ash, ironwood or even hard yellow pines like what have in the southeastern US?

[@felixcat9318]

I have a Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet, a Wildlife Hatchet and a Small Forest Axe, and they are truly things of beauty in addition to being phenomenal wood processing tools! I just got my SFA and as I held it I became immediately aware that this was an order of magnitude above my Mini and Wildlife Hatchets! I paired my SFA with a Silky BigBoy 2000 Outback Saw, making an extremely capable, compact and lightweight set. I can't think of anything as capable, compact and lightweight as a GB Mini Hatchet, Silky Gomboy Curve Outback Saw, Mora Companion Heavy Duty Stainless knife and a Victorinox Huntsman SAK to either carry or to add to a small emergency kit. Whilst the Silky 360mm saw is only slightly heavier than the 240mm version, the additional length makes the difference in a small kit (to be carried in addition of one's gear). Likewise, the GB Wildlife and Outdoor Hatchets are not that much heavier than the Mini Hatchet, but they are significantly longer, affecting their inclusion into a small emergency kit which would include more than just cutting tools!

[@johnconner589]

I use the large Silky too

[@jeremyford9806]

Great video!! Thanks for the review. Those Axes are A1!!

[@wizardatmath]

Why the difference in the handle between the forest and the large axe... 🤔

[@j.p.4541]

Fantastic review of the Gransfors Bruk axes. If you had to pick only one for camping, chopping and bushcraft, which do you feel would be best?

[@jdawgproductions8178]

As an American I can agree these are best In the world , took a lot of digging to find this brand

[@Thoristesting]

Is it hard to find GF in US? If people try them once they will never go back!!

[@jdawgproductions8178]

@@Thoristesting not really, you can find them online on amazon where they’ll gladly sell you one overpriced, a small forest axe runs you $200+ where as the only distributor I can find like L.L. Bean sells them for $155 but are ALWAYS sold out

[@jdawgproductions8178]

Also they’re not readily available in stores where you an pick one up to see the quality and feel for yourself so justifying its quality through videos certainly helps especially when comparing to hults bruk, or wetterlings plus stores here try pushing the fiskars axe

[@GoLongboardBroseph]

Thank you for a great comparison.

[@posterestantejames]

I live on an island in the Pacific Northwest. I own and use two Gransfors and two Wetterlings. The Swedes made the finest axes in the world. I'm an American.

[@nivenniven9108]

Hello from Mauritius island thx you so much i will order this axe from now cz of you the best one thx you

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

In the USA, I would say that Gransfors Bruks are reknowned recognized as the best of the best axes, although they are expensive on this side of the Atlantic.

[@P.Subaeruginosa]

If you want an axe you ask the vikings lol

[@S.V.M-MCMXCIX]

great video!

[@xXKingReptarXx]

Best review of these axes. You sir have earned a subscriber

[@Thoristesting]

THX :)

[@JohnBucki]

As an American, these are the best axes in the world

[@NATURALBEEKEEPERSCOLLECTIVE]

I found that that the Huttafors Axe is the best for me when I am making Bee Hives. It stays sharp even after hundreds of strikes and usng it to make wood smooth by scraping etc My Grandad prefers the Gransfors small axe. They are to quality,

[@seanlinnan2719]

Good video. I've owned all of those axes, but never at the same time. (I would avoid splitting wood in sandals... probably. Unless you're also drinking. Then it works well)

[@Thoristesting]

LOL, always drinking :) nooo never drink and split wood. knock on woods I have never got a injury spitting wood, in sandals or in boots. but i tend to agree, Boots are the best when working in the forest :)

[@michaelgross7016]

I agree, Gransfors are the best. The steel, the handles, the fit and finish; awesome. Most axe makers put unreasonably thick handles on their axes, Gransfors does it right; a slender flexy hickory handle with perfect grain. Also, the factory edge is just amazing. Usually a new axe needs a bit of work to achieve a decent edge. I will have to give an honorable mention to the council tools usa made axes in their sport utility line. They are not as polished as far as finish, but they are less than 1/3 the price , have great steel sharp out of the box, and they also got the handle right.

[@Escotch77]

This american agrees with you. Gransfors Bruks are amazing.

[@kwmoore3464]

I don't have much experience with axes & hatchets, but as an American, I agree that Gransfors Bruk makes the finest axes. I own four of them. The only thing that might out perform them is a custom axe & they are way more expensive & the waiting list is months long. I've only seen custom axes in videos, but I'm sure that Swedish steel is better. I've had my Small Forest Axe for more than 25 years & it still is as good as the first day I got it.

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Waiting list for an axe… LMAO

[@NGMonocrom]

@@1stcSOLDIER That's nothing. I think the waiting list for a Randall-Made knife, regardless of model number, is up to nearly 10 years now. Don't want to wait that long? There is one source that gets the most popular models practically immediately, without too high a mark-up. Though that's a pretty well-kept secret, and I'm not going to be the one who spills the beans. Sorry. Don't want to wait? Get a used one, at at HUGE mark-up in price from the private sector. And, hope you're not buying one of the numerous fakes out there. The waiting list for a GFB is actually very reasonable, by comparison. No, I don't think they make the best hatchets or axes in the world. But that doesn't matter. Most folks think they do, so that drives up the price as demand is much higher than the supply can keep up with. I do remember decades ago when GFBs were actually reasonably priced and there was no waiting list.

[@erikredbeard87]

I am an American. I own two Gransfors Bruk axes. The Scandinavian forest axe and the American felling axe. I can say they are the best in the world. I love Swedish axes.

[@mikaelpettersson2052]

Excellent video! Bra jobbat👌

[@matthewfrees7498]

Link to this axe you mention?

[@D4rkM4773r]

Super video, I have the Hatchet and Small Forest Axe. I am eyeing the Scandinavian one as well

[@Thoristesting]

Thx, nice axe

[@davidcook7562]

I have two very old bearded axes which have cleaned up really well . But the slot for the shaft narrows towards the top . Therefore it is really difficult to get a tight safe fitting ! What is the solution? Grundtjärn

[@Thoristesting]

Hallo there David. Bum bum that is above my paygrade LOL, I dont have a good answer for that, I surgest you contact Gränsfors bruk, they are super nice

[@carypittman7143]

I am researching the wildlife hatchet and saw your video. Needless to say I was disappointed to see you didn't test it with the others. If a product is shown on the cover picture then I feel you should include it in the test. At least you said you weren't going to test it before you started so I could skip to the next video.

[@Thoristesting]

Cary, I see ur point, sr. I just fell that it would be tes same as the outdoor ax, maybe ille test it in another video :)

[@armedpatriot8611]

I am American and I agree. I love mine.

[@teeblue5958]

My grandfather was in WWII and he told me, not everything made in the USA is the best! I own a Gransfors Bruks Axe, let me tell you it's truly the best in the world!

[@muratmustafa4532]

Best production axe perhaps? Custom axes are at different level I think. And yes, I have GB small forest axe!

[@Thoristesting]

Well yes your right, I always test production items, there are lots of very cool Custom AX and knife out there thats for sure!!

[@ricksspringfield45]

Exactly! Give me a 100yr old blacksmith hand made axe/hatchet any day.👍😉

[@shadomane]

I have the Granfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet. Do you prefer the Outdoor Axe over the Wildlife Hatchet? If so, what are the reasons/features that influence your preference? I also own the Council Tools 24" Woodcraft Pack Axe, I like it very much and it is a very capable axe and will cover a wide variety of crafting and chopping, splitting that other axes/hatchets that are in its class/size. If you have had any experience with this axe how would you compare it to your GBA Forest Axe or your small splitting axe. That you are using in this video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.

[@shanesims2864]

Great video!!!👍👍

[@Thoristesting]

Thx :)

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Test 👍 Finally I know wich Axe I will buy 👍

[@Thoristesting]

Hi Sifuas, You will not go wrong with a gränfors :)

[@sifusasdo2314]

@@Thoristesting Yes Thank U for testing all the different types👍

[@ReturnTheSanity]

Americans that actually swing axes know the truth...Gransfors is without question the best!

[@YaknTackle]

I've been using the small forest axe for years....i use other axes but I keep going back to my Gransfors SFA its by far my fav

[@Thoristesting]

Hi Alpine, I agree it is souch a vetile size, can be used for everything

[@NGMonocrom]

Interesting that they went with a Hudson Bay pattern head on the small Outdoors hatchet. Some look down on that pattern. But it is easy for a blacksmith to make and has been made for hundreds of years.

[@silverback4434]

Gba amazing !

[@matthuckabey007]

I keep seeing these axes failing, chipping and falling apart. This seems to be a thing in North America. Does anyone else have any input on this subject?

[@creeperdude26]

Was interested in a gransfors but will probably get a council velvicut. Seen many videos and read many reports on axe forums where poeple are seeing these premuim axes chipping on their first swings into a softwood. Absolutely not the best axes in the world.

[@betterarmed]

I wish the outdoor axe was more affordable, looks perfect.

[@jessewatt5528]

I just love how you being from Sweden saying its the best and I'm from America hand I say they are the Ferraris of axes. Got a bit of a collection now. New american felling axe, the large maul, 2 spitting wedges, the drawknife and now 2 vintage double bit felling axes one is the michigan pattern I still have to get handles for. There a 100% quality none the less.

[@thorarin7537]

This guy is not from Sweden.. but close :)

[@Thoristesting]

LOL well im actually from Denmark, but I film in Sweden, Hey I have the double bit also, maybe I should make a vidoe about that :)

[@erikjensen6503]

Great video thanks for the review i have been looking for a smaller axe maybe i will get the hatchet and the small forest axe

[@rebusband6890]

Where i live Gransfors is not available, how do you compare with Hultafors? I m thinking of Hultafors H009 840086, for all around axe, what do u think of it

[@Thoristesting]

Hultafors both makes axes that almost compare to GF and they make a cheaper series, The H009 is the high End!! it is a cool ax, but I still think GF forest is better!

[@rebusband6890]

@@Thoristesting thank you very much for your reply, I think i will go for the Hultafors

[@madmaxxmad2]

Great video thank you

[@paga8392]

i want to make a roadtrip with my dog and girlfriend up to sweden and buy the outdoor axe right there at gransfors bruks!!😍 i love how you speak fluent english very nice - and great review!!!💪🏼💪🏼 greetings from austria!

[@bob.jacobsen360]

Well he is Danish but nerver mind. Come to Sweden and buy all the axes you need👍🙂

[@magnusrhodesianridgeback2190]

Bought a new home and some property. Will be cutting mostly firewood. What would you recommend ?

[@Running-with-skizers]

Can anybody tell me why gransfors stopped installing the steel pin in the wedge? I actually ordered a pin with my new one to install in my new large forest before I swell the handle with linseed oil I'm sure the quality is still good but the last thing I want is a loose axe head if there isn't a failure in the handle

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Great video! I own two myself! Fantastic axes!

[@Thoristesting]

Thx. They really are :)

[@dennisostberg5845]

I have 2 axes from Grönsfors. And I live 17minutes from Gränsfors.

[@1valg]

Great video!

[@Thoristesting]

Thx :)

[@PDeker]

After waiting for 5 years or so I finally got a Gransfors Bruks small splitting axe for Christmas from my three children. I was so exited to run outside and split wood from my stack. I took one swing and I was so impressed. So I came back inside and was admiring it and then started noticing all the flaws and was so disappointed. The handle was set about estimated 7 degrees off and the grain orientation was horrible I took some photos of it all and I could not believe my eyes that the workmanship was so bad. I own two Hults bruk axes, an Aneby and an Arvika and the orientation on those axes are outstanding. I also own a Husqvarna multi purpose and that one is outstanding as well. I asked my kids to return it back to Amazon.

[@Thoristesting]

Hallo Deker, that is so bad, im sorry to hear that, there have never been ANY flaws in all of mine, have you contactede Gränfors directly???

[@sageen]

They also sell "not flawless" for a discount. Thinking of getting one myself, buy directly from them next time

[@PDeker]

@@Thoristesting I sent it back to Amazon and purchased one from another vender and it arrived in much better condition. I use it all the time and I love it.

[@NorThenX047]

id never buy anything from amazon that i expected to be genuine and high quality. its a cluster fuck of chinese vendors and knockoffs filling those orders and you can't trust the prices on anything. same product 10 different prices. sickening.

[@johnclarke6647]

The SFA will cut fine but not as fast as one of my chainsaws, Stihl of course. I did not like the finish on my SFA, so I refinished it with boiled linseed oil. Beeswax and paraffin are not my favorite wood finishes.

[@aaronaread13]

I use my small forest axe multiple times per week. I just ordered an aluminium scabbard from Grizzly Peak Enterprises because I carry it so much. I do agree with you though, best axes hands down

[@Thoristesting]

:) Grizzly Peak, have to check them out. even though Gränfors is cool, there are lots of other very cool axe out there,

[@howardgreen9718]

You get the best gear mate 👍

[@Thoristesting]

Only the best :)

[@alanaliyev456GT]

I like a lot your production..... KISS TO KJELL-AKE SJÖLUND..... KS ON MY MINI AXE !

[@lordvile1209]

i got the splitting axe. had it 10 years. split more than i can count. still going today.

[@Thoristesting]

Yes I have my own spilting axe also goes on forever had mine for like 7 years

[@DoomOfConviction]

I knew Thor is using Gränsfors!

[@Thoristesting]

LOL no doubt!!!

[@markatkinson9963]

I would like you to try a Liam Hoffman axe. The are very nice too.

[@Thoristesting]

Hallo Mark, It really looks like a nice Ax, but I try to test only product that are in production, not custorm/handmade made, and I looks to me like Hoffman is custorm in that you have to order it. but it looks nice :)

[@markatkinson9963]

@@Thoristesting keep up the reviews. I enjoy them.

[@michalurbanful]

So, I managed to buy an OA, sell my OA, miss my OA and buy another OA ... :D Now I'm kinda worried that the steel collar is too short to really protect the haft ... so I made a longer (say 3.5") leather guard. I soaked the leather for about 10 minutes, used a towel to dry the surface of the leather and then I used a leather cord to attach the guard to the haft. Now I'm worried (again, lol) of rust that formed on the steel collar under the wet leather before the leather dried up. Let's say there would be some rust. In your opinion, should I be afraid? Have a nice day!

[@antiwacks4017]

Denglish?

[@davidfirth6535]

Same person made mine, great axes.

[@jamiesmith4041]

I bet he carrys a fallkniven knife as well

[@alanaliyev456GT]

I love my Gransfors mini Hatchet. I need big axe for april/may and i go buy ONLY A GRANFORS

[@jimbojet8728]

Ok, so as bias as bias can be, right from the start. How much is it?

[@pmue437]

Maybe check for „Prandi“ Axes from Italy.

[@Thoristesting]

Thx. I will try that :)

[@Liedton]

Gränsfors Jägerbeil (Hunter´s Axe) is the best in my opinion... Kannst du ja mal ausprobieren bzw dir besorgen ich finde sie ist der beste Kompromis...

[@Thoristesting]

Hallo, the Hunters Axe, is between the Small Hatchet and the small forest ax, is that not so? I will see what I can do :)

[@frankwalter616]

Axes for grandfather, father and son ....... 👍

[@TheDemocraticNationalCommittee]

Me: Thor? Really ? You: splitting firewood by hand Me: 😱... you are the Thor alright

[@Thoristesting]

LOL, you know it :)

[@TheSpekkel1]

I don't get your comment.

[@Thoristesting]

@@TheSpekkel1 , just agreeing with you, prob. my english is not that good :)

[@TheSpekkel1]

@@Thoristesting Ok :D

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

Gransfors is best in states, but Council tools have some good products and old Plumb and Sagen Chemical equal.

[@mavrick211]

Wow Sweden looks like my back yard ha ah i live west of Seattle.

[@Georgi1241]

Pourquoi vous couper un arbre qui n’est pas mort et qui porte encore ses feuilles ???

[@Thoristesting]

Becauce I needed it for firewood next year, and Birch is thougt of as "weed" Sweden, they are often "graded" out of the forest due to pine trees, That said, as a buchcrafter Birch is the most lovely tree in the wood and I addore it. but it is also good firewood

[@alanaliyev456GT]

KÖNIGSEGG OF AXES........ELEIKO OF HATCHETS.... THANKS

[@justinteal495]

No sir, us Americans jump through hoops to try and get one since gransfors don't ship to the US.. we know they're the best lol

[@danielsson6867]

The company is still amazing. Love it.

[@Thoristesting]

:)

[@corymiller9854]

Hello good vid and i have a small felling axe on route:] You seem to understand how the axe works please protect your feet:]

[@Thoristesting]

Hi Cory, I know those feet and legs, I try to remeber working with axes :)

[@braydenmacbeth5177]

What about Canadian 🪓🪓🏕🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Thoristesting]

Sure :) do you have any surgestions?

[@johnclarke6647]

I do have some Swedish and Norwegian DNA but I am mostly Scottish and English.

[@mikkeljylland9153]

Godt at se du bruger sikkerhedssandaler : )

[@nixter8739]

How do you sharpen them

[@Thoristesting]

Hi Nixter, I use a Ax puck, ill show in the next ax video :)

[@johnmutton799]

GB's Hultafors hults bruks, Husqvarna all made by same company. All owned by same company. All same steel. Husqvarna is 1/3 of the price!

[@Thoristesting]

Hi john, It may be true about Hultafors and Husqvarna, but I do not think they own Gränsfors?

[@michaeldoherty2289]

Hultafors is the parent company of Hults Bruk. Gransfors Bruk is a different company. Husqvarna contracts out to have their axes made. They are not affiliated by ownership with any of them.

[@matthewbehrens3867]

I am american and these are the best

[@Thoristesting]

:)

[@thomasfoolery8408]

Trust me - America shares your opinion on GB axe

[@Thoristesting]

:)