I believe, sincerely, that your videos are so much more genuine than many on the KZread. I watch any number, and while the production values are equal with yours, so many presenters are so rehearsed, they lose the human element. I appreciate your approach! Your videos are like viewing something from a friend.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Ron Schramm Thank you, Ron. I like that, I want to be a friend.

@ronschramm9163

6 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen..If your book tour(s) ever allow you to come to the United States, our home and hearth will always be open to you here in Kentucky.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

That is very kind of you!

@ronschramm9163

6 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen it would be our great pleasure to host ya'all.

I've never owned an axe... so this video was just what I needed for a good starting point. Thank you!

dude what ever is catching your sound while recording is amazing, you can feel when the axe hits the tree even the crushing of the snow as you step

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing!

@andrewchiles

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

3lbs total weight and under is a very good weight and easy to pack, i run a modified cold steel trail boss axe. Stripped the paint, blued it and rehung it on a 25 inch thicker handle and made a nice leather collar, i never go in the woods without it.

I love the information that you have provided in this post. Thank you. 🙏🏼

Thanks Bjorn. I recently picked up a nice Rhineland hatchet, before that having a heavy carpentry hatchet and hammer. The smaller axe you have there looks quite nice as well and could be used for somewhat bigger projects like shelter building more easily. Ray Mears is one of the few British blokes I don't take issue with in the least, even if he can be a bit eccentric sometimes. Cheers.

flea markets and charity stores are good places to pick up axes, and if they need a bit of work its a great opportunity to customise them to your liking

I thought the second smallest axe made in Sweden was the perfect all around axe. I just watched your video of your trip to Jersey with the display of ancient axes in the museum and remembered you commented on the small size economy of material. Probably also economy of repetitive movement to enable an enormous amount of work without wearing one’s self out! Thanks for the video, another excellent one, a lesson in the woods about axes. Great!

Great Tools my friend, thanks for showing and explaining, wish you a great week, take care, Taro

your video is simple, straight, and great. thank you and I’m happy to find your channel

Liked the axes you’ve shown very much.

Just placed an order for the smaller Gransfors Bruks axe with belt loop, handle protector, and sheath after watching this video. Absolutely beautiful axes. Awesome videos, thanks

Straight simple and to the point great video

Your videos are easy to follow and I like your comments .Thanks keep them coming !

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Elwyn.

Beautiful collection you got there. Merry Christmas from a brother across the pond.

Really cool video. I would love to see you do a video on old viking woodworking tools and how they were used and perhaps still in use. love the channel!

Very good axes! You did a great job restoring the old axe found in the dirt.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Excellant work Bjorn!

Another very nice, informative and relaxing video Bjorn! Keep up the great content :)

Love your videos. Mostly due to your demeanor and thoughtful presentation. Keep up the good work.

I’m new to your site and I’m impressed with the few videos I have watched. Keep up the good work. From Mission Viejo, California, USA. 😁👍🇺🇸

Thanks for this today Bjorn and thanks so much for always getting back. I prefer a smaller long bladed axe myself as they are so packable,sharp and usable in all conditions.They are great around camp and in time will fell any tree. It is always good to see you big fella.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and likewise! I am not sure what a long bladed axe is, though... Or did you mean a long bladed knife?

I can see you love axes! Thank you for sharing your fine axes!

Love the axe handles you make yourself..look more comfortable to hold.. great film..

Great review!!! Thumbs up sir!!!! The small forest axe for me all the way. Great tool! Much respect to you!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I like it a lot, that one.

Nice collection of action is there thanks for sharing them with us another great video

Really cool collection I have a collection of blades from axes to folders love em.i have a few gransfors and u can’t go wrong with the small forest axe for a camp axe.

Axes are great for splitting spruce for firewood/tinder, but if you need to take down a dead standing spruce (tørrgran) or two in the winter cold you should bring a 30" bowsaw. Swedish made of cause, and Sandvik is good.

Nice selection there bud. Thank you for sharing.

The Gränfors axes are very well thought of here in the US; though there is more emphasis on kukris and machetes for bushcraft; I prefer a hatchet about the size of your belt one. I carried one hunting for many years. Currently I have a Cold Steel viking bearded axe, and a 'mouse hawk' from Cabela's. I have an old hatchet that I am going to reshape and re-haft-I like the natural look to the hafts that you made for the Cold Steel hawks. I have seen similar ones made for the Cold Steel Bearded Axe.

@lanceisthebest5708

3 жыл бұрын

machete sucka for bushcraft if you want to bushcraft bring an axe or knife but i would use a saw for shaping things

Very nice collection Bjorn. I'm a big fan of the cold steel trail boss. Its a great affordable axe for camp or home wood processing. Not really a "bushcraft axe" though, but its not too heavy to strap to your pack and take on a journey.

AXES! The video I've been waiting for! Great scenery too! My fav is still your Dane Axe ! ;)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Steve. Here it is! Yes, I suspected you'd say that, haha. It is great, that axe.

Hej Bjørn. Tak for en virkelig god video, du har hjulpet en Bushcraft amatør (mig) med at afgøre mit valg af økse for sommerens kanoture. Kæmpe respekt for dig og din kanal 👍 mange gode hilsner fra 🇩🇰 og stay safe/healthy 😊 Tino

I love all axes! Great vid.

For vinter camping I use a Wetterlings 118. I believe it has been called backcountry axe, bushcraft axe and small forest axe. Now I think it is outdoor axe. It is a little heavier than the Gränsfors counter part. Just love it. Has a Gränsfors wildlife hatchet when I need to go light.

Great video. Thank you for sharing your opinion.

You have a nice collection of axes Bjorn,another great video. I have a Cold Steel ax gang hatchet,Cold Steel frontier hawk and when I lived in Canada a friend gave me an old Hudson's Bay Company ax head and I fitted a nice 20 inch hickory handle to it.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

I would really like one of those Hudson Bay Company axes. A part of your history.

I like how you rehafted those tomahawks. That gives me a couple ideas of what I can do with one I have.

The Gransfors Small Forest axe is excellent. I’ve used one for a couple of years and have really enjoyed it.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't used mine for long, it is almost brand new. I am looking forward to using it in my future trips out into the woods!

@empzodd851

4 жыл бұрын

@@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen you would suggest getting a smaller axe? I have the small forest axe, its not really heavy or out of hand for one hand, but kind of seems like a 13 inch axe would feel better?

Very informative. Very good presentation.

I like the small axe´s .... thanks for your video !!

Great talk on the Gransfors Bruk axe. The one axe I grab the most is the small forest axe. Nice log splinters as well

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I like it a lot myself. I will probably be bringing that one with me more in the future.

Love the channel by the way. The big Tomahawk is my favourite.

very informative video bjorn. all the best from scotland

Learnt alot n now chosen axe got my needs thanks bjorn

Good advice Bjorn that's a great collection you have there and a bonus axe heheheh

Good stuff there. I enjoyed your presentation.

impressive collection! I'm very jealous!

Another great video 👍🏻😉 Thanks for sharing your experience with axes, hatchets and tomahawks Nice to see that you’ve got snow again in Norway 🇳🇴 All the best to you and your family 😊 Tom

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tom. I should have had a short hafted axe like you do, as well. That would have made the collection more complete, perhaps. Yes, and no, to the snow... I am getting into spring mode at this time of the year...

@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag

6 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😉🌳🌱 I know that feeling

Excellent video very helpful😬👍🏻

Nice collection you got there!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Casper!

Very nice! TY, Bob

I bought an Øyo Viking axe today, it is wonderful in the hand. I bought it more for the tactical aspect as it just has the perfect flow and weight. It feels just right, even in the small of my back scout carry, it "fits like a glove". My GB Wildlife Hatchet does not seem to have much flow as a tactical tool but is great for bushcraft stuff. The Øyo seems great value at 499 SEK.

Nicely done

Very nice video! Thanks

I love axes!!! This is now my favorite video of yours. I hope to be able to forge nice axes in the future so cross your fingers for me!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bjorn! So glad you like it, and I will absolutely keep my fingers crossed for your future axe smithing!

Nice collection

Very nice collection you have there Björn, a couple small axe's you might like are the council tool sport utility axe, and the husqvarna carpenters axe, both high quality, affordable and perfect size for backpacking.

You are right about having an ax that is heavy, you won't want to take it. I have had a hand ax (13 1/2" handle) for over 30 years and now the head is getting loose. The handle is curved for getting close to wood when planning without hitting my knuckles. I hope I can repair it as it is a good ax (no name on it) my dad bought. Thanks for a nicely done video.

I like one I can use as a walking stick/cane. Made one from an old shingling hatchet, looks a lot like that hammer poll Cold Steel hawk. It won't take down the mighty oak, but good enough for trimming and cutting up branches.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

That is a very good option, absolutely. I tend to use my Dane axe as a walking stick as well as axe.

Very good and informative! Keep up the good work. :)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sebastjan.

Thank you for sharing! Hugs from Denmark :)

Very cool Axes, very cool guy! I have 3 Gransfors, a Wetterlings, Arvika, H&B, Fiskars, Cold Steel, Condor. It comes to: purpose, person & ecology. 🐻

Excelent collection, and explication, i liked a lot

Love your vids dude keep up the great work

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@zephyr-rs3wz

6 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen your welcome

Personally my favourite light axe is the american boys axe by Rinaldi. Its only a little heavier than the gransfors small forest axe but much better chopping performance. it chops even better than the Scandinavian forest axe as well. It has a similar handle to a tomahawk which seems to be the style used in Italy, which i like because its much easier to remove and replace the handle in the field, or you could change the handle size depending on what work you want to do

Great work on video mate

i have all but the viking axe, i should say all of those types of axe, your right i also reach for the smaller hatchet first .

As always, really good video and explanation. As we said in my land, matizado Bjorn!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Jesú.

I use my Husqvarna Forrest axe for bush crafting and my Snow and Nealey Kindling axe.

I need to get a good light weight hatchet. I only usually carry a knife with me.. But I would like to carry a hatchet at times. I also need a sharp one, being a woman I don't have the force that a man does and I feel with a sharper edge it will help me process wood. Thank you for your review of your axes, it was very helpful.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

If you want a sharp axe right out of the box, then Gränsfors is the brand for you. Also they are not too heavy, at least they tend to be lighter than Hultafors.

As always, very informative. I was impressed by how each of your axes really sank into the wood. Maybe you can do a video on how you sharpen them. They must be well maintained. Keep up the great work. THX.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

I love sharpening axes, so maybe I should! About them sinking into the tree, this is a dead birch, so that helps a lot. But they do sink into hard wood quite well.

very good video, thank you!

Really enjoyed this video as with others. As got my first bush axe arriving had it made from a blacksmith. He has added some Runes that I asked. But good cover it’s smaller similar to your second axe little more beard nice thick oak handle. Keep up great work. Loving the live steams looking forward to the new flint steal Video. From Australia

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matthew. To me that sounds like a great, little axe!

Thank you.

Another great video Bjørn! Very informative and as always Beautiful scenery! I still think I’d take the Dane Axe camping!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

I know you would!

Great video Bjorn. I live in Florida so I don't need a huge or heavy axe. I use a Husqvarna 23" (I think) boys axe. I also use a modified cold steel pipe tomahawk. Great video and keep making great content

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I think those two are very good options.

I really like the first one you showed us

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's great. I like it.

Hi , love the dane axe but you're right , not for woodcutting ; the handles you've done yourself are nice , really well made , and more they are perfectly fitting your hands . Great work and great vid . ;)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

We share tastes in axes and twig stoves. I feel good about that.

Thank you for the video, Bjorn! Skal!!!!!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ron. Skål!

5:50 I love that sheath.

@desertfoxxx98

3 жыл бұрын

On a axe or hatchet it's called a mask a sheath is for a fixed blade.

every single axe on the line up: very good axe, nice axe, i love this axe, good. lol.

That is quite a collection!! It must be a Norwegian thing! I must say, I do like a nicely balanced axe myself - it is a living thing once it is in your hand! Great vids, cheers/skal!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! And yes, it's a Norwegian thing, I guess...

Hi. Nice collection of axes! I really like the viking war axe. It's difficult to choose a axe. There are a lot of good brands. Thanks for sharing. Grtz

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

...Thank You Bull and Good video...I myself have just ordered a 'Hutalfors Hatchet H 006 SV' (WITH SHEATH)...seems like I might just work out for me, we shall see my Friend... ... Very Best Regards and Stay Well...Love and Light out to you Brother... Jigger

Nice information and video... greetings from indonesia

THANK YOU

I'm gunna be honest.....I saw the beard, heard your voice, and sub'd immediately. Thought, OK, this guy knows what he's talkin' about! ha

A nice video on sharping your axe. Like angles and how often. Especially belt axe and carry variety. Thanks.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have made note about that!

I like axes too . I have I have three Gransfores Bruks axes the small forest axe the small hatchet and a carving axe.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. They are all great axes.

Great looking axes. That reminds me, I could always use one more axe. Sees.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, everyone needs another axe!

Tusen takk, veldig nyttig

very good!

Very interesting 👍💝

Great video!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Those are some nice axes 👍👍

@tomurg

6 жыл бұрын

Ella Silva Leave the man alone

Some vikings back in the day would wear heavy clothing and carry heavy weapons on long hikes to build strength and endurance so that they could fight longer during a battle. Tomahawks were the best axes to use while in combat because the user would hold the tomahawk in one hand and a shield in the other.

If you would go for ONE of them for hiking, would you prefer the “Gränsfors outdoor axe” or the “Gränsfors small forest-axe/ "liten skogsyxa” Purpose: mainly for making firewood and maybe some handcrafting

Tack!