What axe are you folks using?

[JackFanToM]

Husqvarna Forest Axe, refinished the handle, treated with boiled linseed oil and touched up the convex edge

[YO_Doc]

I use a Gransfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest Axe, love it.

On the handle I also use linseed oil. I also use linseed oil on all of my wood handled tools.

[BrigandTwoFour]

I'm relatively new to the axe game, but I picked up a Wetterlings Outdoor Axe 118 a while back, it has served me well. I think it's roughly analogous to the Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe.

A trick I learned on a bushcraft forum is using the same Obenauf's LP that I put on my leather to coat the axe head and handle. Worked pretty well so far.

[EVR]

Husqvarna Forest Axe, refinished the handle, treated with boiled linseed oil and touched up the convex edge

Coat the handle in thick linseed oil and then put a propane torch to it and let it burn off, then coat it again.

Improves the grip immensely. I do it with my smithing hammer handles.

[HKGuns]

So, can someone please explain to me, the uninitiated, what makes a GB axe so much better than any other axe?

[themonk]

So, can someone please explain to me, the uninitiated, what makes a GB axe so much better than any other axe?

Good steel and they are hand forged but most of it has to do with marketing

[gunnerblue]

Drop-forged of good steel which is tough and will hold an edge. QUALITY hickory handles which will last and tightly fitted to the head (these two are especially important and often overlooked). Overall nice finishing and their various models are well-balanced and designed to their respective purposes.

[themonk]

Good read on Swedish axe models if you care - http://www.ramblinjim.com/articles/s...-alternatives/

[tog]

I have never tried one, but I have always been a fan of the Marbles axe. Anyone here ever used one? Next time I'm at SMKW I'm going to pick one up and give it a try.
https://www.smkw.com/marbles-outdoor-axe-20-in-handle

[Tigereye]

Good read on Swedish axe models if you care - http://www.ramblinjim.com/articles/s...-alternatives/

Really good information. I picked up a Husqvarna carpenters axe. It is much better quality than the axe I would have bought before coming across this thread. Thanks