Husqvarna Forest Axe, refinished the handle, treated with boiled linseed oil and touched up the convex edge
Husqvarna Forest Axe, refinished the handle, treated with boiled linseed oil and touched up the convex edge
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.
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.
Last edited by BrigandTwoFour; 12-27-17 at 17:29.
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So, can someone please explain to me, the uninitiated, what makes a GB axe so much better than any other axe?
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.
Good read on Swedish axe models if you care - http://www.ramblinjim.com/articles/s...-alternatives/
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
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