I read someplace that a man in the woods with a knife will live well. A man in the woods with an axe will live like a king. I use Estwing, Husquavarna, and Man Made axes. Someday, I will own a Gransfors.

@AJ-gk7bn

Жыл бұрын

Well? Get a Gransfors yet? They are beautiful beautiful axes. I hope you’ve had the pleasure of using one by now friend.

Thank you Bjorn, for letting us spend time with you my friend.

@mannyreyes1393

3 жыл бұрын

I like spending time with Andreas, this is Maria

@bobhead6243

3 жыл бұрын

@@mannyreyes1393 Hi Maria , from England , hope you are keeping well .

@mannyreyes1393

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not my husband passed, September 3, 2020, the woods give me peace, I HOPE ONE DAY MOVE TO THE WOODS & build Tiny Houses AND mentor the Homelessness

The three people who disliked this do not know a good life when it is presented beautifully like in this video.

I just purchased this exact axe myself. I am very intrigued to try it out, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on it and a great look at how it performs. Subscribed to your channel earlier this year and I have to say I appreciate your way of looking at the world and the way you choose to convey your thoughts. All the best.

I recently bought the gransfors carpenter’s axe- the same length as the small forest but with a straight haft and face. Amazing things, like a knife, a chisel and an axe all combined into one perfectly weighted and packable tool!

It’s also a favorite of Mr. Cody of Wrangler Star. Don’t know how someone could criticize this video

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

David Connor Thank you, Connor. Kind words. Have a wonderful day!

@gtrul3s387

3 жыл бұрын

Actually. His favorite is the scandinavian! Same axe. Just 6 inch longer handle and heavier head

I have the same axe, a Christmas present from my wife. I love it.

Thanks for the great video . Really enjoyed it. I just bought this same axe and have done a little work around our little farm and I love it.

It's a superb axe. I've had mine for years, It's never let me down, and I've never felt the need or desire to replace it.

When I split logs like that, I drive the head in enough to keep it from slipping out, then just pound down with the axe and log on the solid surface I'm using to split on. A twist of the wrist as it hits usually does it.... The Small forest Axe is the perfect size for bushcraft; smaller than a full axe, but much more useful than a hatchet.

@mombasadele479

4 жыл бұрын

How is it for hiking purposes? I have hatchets, but they don't split too well. Is it small enough to justify packing it in a backpack?

@rumpelforeskin

3 жыл бұрын

@@mombasadele479 if you have a large/tall backpack yes

Hi Bjorn, just as always, a great video. Thank you for providing us viewers with good content!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Remi!

I really enjoyed this video, not because of the axe itself but of the different methods used, my home is east Tennessee, thanks for sharing your knowledge

I have the same axe Bjorn! I couldn’t agree more. I felled a large standing dead maple on my last interior trip with it and it made for some wonderful firewood and additional campfire benches. Thanks for the video!

Great video. Love my Small Forest Axe. Thanks for giving the correct pronunciation of Gransfors. Love the hat too. Very musketeer.

I have never seen anyone turn the wood over to split it...I absolutely love it. Makes sense, thanks.

I totally agree with your assessment of this small axe. It is what I carry, although, since I've gotten older it seems to be carried more in my my truck than on my pack.

I like a lot this axe and it's in my wishlist! I own the smaller wildlife hatchet and I'm really impressed by it. They perform well in all the woods tasks, great all around tools ! Cheers brother !!!

I recently got one. It's something to hold to believe. Awesome axe to wield with one hand. I can feel it's strength, and it's as though there isn't anything that I couldn't cut through. Honestly, it makes me feel like Thor when I heft it. Cheers.

Great review of a great axe Thanks for showing us your experience with this tool. Atb to you Bjørn 😁

Another awesome vid man, I really am learning from your channel the projects I have started are going well, thank you for sharing your knowledge 👌

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear that!

Wow I got to see your son and he's doing great it's an honor and a blessing to see that his love has been shared from himself two others that's such a beautiful thing you're doing a great job my brother and raising him to a beautiful vessel peace my friend

I bought one after watching your channel and now found this video! Thanks!

Cant wait, I pick mine up today.

Jeg er veldig glad for å se deg. Tusen takk. Ser deg i morgan.

I want this axe! Thanks Bjorn 👍🏻

I'll be putting that axe on my wish list.

Nice work. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I'm really interested in this tool. Your video helps me to see it in action and hear what a woodsman thinks about it who doesn't just hawk gear. So many people (Not Bjorn) now with bushcraft KZread channels hawking gear that they know isn't quality. If a guy reviews gear form his backyard with no video of actual use.... I'm looking somewhere else for gear review! Again, thanks for the review. Subscribed today.

Awesome, thank you for the information

Another great video.Thank you Bjorn!!!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Alexander.

i like how you are you are using it beyond its means

Nice channel dude! I did a review of the Hultafors chopping axe a few months ago, interesting comparison. I think all the Swedish axes are comparable but the Gransfors does have the cool factor and is top quality. All the best, subscribed. 🍻

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Very good review. Your correct in demonstrating a safe way in using an axe. First rate video.

nice, I have a full metal axe so I don't need to worry about breaking the handle, but nice no the less. Great videos thanks for the information and the calming nature of your videos are awesome to listen to while i'm at work. Thanks :) keep up the good work Sir!

Thanks so much for this video I bought this axe after watching this video a while back and absolutely love the axe. I will be customizing the head and handle a bit just to make it a bit nicer and to make it my own but the sharpness and quality is awesome.

Great video as always! Hope you are well Bjorn!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Johan, and likewise!

Good safety skills Thanks

Good review! On my short list.

Love your vids bud ... Keep them coming 👍🐺

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The axe made short work of the spruce log. The sound of it thunking into the wood is awesome 😎

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I think you can actually hear the log splitting while I have the axe wedged in it.

@thekg6811

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can hear it cracking and splitting 😎

Like the handle length on that axe. The hat works too!

Oh i just love your intro, so beautiful. Mild winter here as well the last couple of years. (Middle U.S.A) Looks like an awesome little axe! And SHARP!! Shaves paper birch real nicely👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 and a good chopper Thank you for the great video.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NativeTearz

6 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen i have not received email.... if you still looking for moderator, message me through face book. (Sometimes autocorrect programs change TEARZ to TEARS and i do not get emails)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Native Tearz What is your email address again?

I use Fiskars Norden N10 myself. Its basic features are basically the same but the pro is that its more durable but the con is that you cant replace the handle would it break. It has 25 year warranty tho :) The looks and the handcrafting really makes the Forest Axe special, almost "heirloomy" compared to Fiskars mass product axes.

Through experience I’ve learned if I keep pace consistent, I would get better results with less effort. Beautiful axe 🔪✨

Awesome hat!

Love you fella, you’re the best. Gransfors axes are definitely the best too, got my ‘hunters axe’ rather a long time ago... I think I was about 18 and now I’m 46... it took all my savings 😅 I have it still and it’s one of my cherished possessions. I’d love to meet with you one day and chat about good kit and nature. Big respect to you my friend. Will

Nice Vid!!!! I’ve been deciding between the SFA and Wildlife Axe.

I use the same axe. It's fantastic.

I have the hunter version and I love it.

Hi! I just purchased the regular Forest Axe for 138 US dollars! My very first! I am so excited. It's a little heavier, a little longer, but should be very effective as it's smaller counter part!

Love your videos

I found a wetterlings at a hardware store in N.Ont Canada... So I had to buy it... Not much for European cutting tools here... figured it was as comparable to yours...been very happy with it. It compliments my mora knives which is my EDC. You just acquired a new subscriber.. ATB . .

Great axe! Thanks for sharing!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for all the comments. Glad you like them!

I’m getting a job in either August or December, and plan on purchasing the Scandinavian forest axe(believe it’s the size up from this) after I get some money.

Walked in my local sports/forest store the other day and saw this axe for only 1000kr, Picked it up the next day! Good to live in Norway, seeing internationally that this is quite rare and people hassle to get it 😎🇳🇴

I use a Snow and Nealey Hudson Bay Kindling Axe for bushcraft. Someday I will get a Gransfors!

I appreciate your videos. You model the safe use of the axe. Some videos I've seen on KZread make me cringe. One man was chopping barefoot with a full axe.

Aww a Wild Q-Bone has appeard ! hes soooo cute :)

10.52 the handle saying "Nooo! You're killing me."

For a small axe it did a big job. Thanks.

Very good, nice axe.

I have 2 of the sweedish forest axe there amazing.

I own three Gransfors Bruk axes and love them all ! Small forest axe a carving axe and the hatchet. I would use my home crafted buck saw for larger logs.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Elwyn SMITH It’s never wrong to have more than one!

Love them axes

Nice review and demonstrations. I, too, have Gransfors-Bruks axes and would not be persuaded to give them up. Here in the US, there are some who attempt to denigrate the GBA axes because of their high cost, but their analysis is always misguided. I have the small forest axe and it is perfect for what it was designed for; limbing fallen trees and preparing firewood. It is not designed as a felling axe and would wear you out if you were to undertake that task. If you goal is to build a cabin and you need numerous logs of large diameter, then use the proper cutting tools for that job; not a small forest axe. Your demonstrations clearly showed the proper use of the small forest axe; although Felix Immler uses wedges to split larger logs. That is probably more efficient than batoning the axe. Still, that is a small difference in technique. In the final analysis, the GBA small forest axe is superior because it is a great design, outstanding steel, extremely well made, and holds a sharp edge longer. Thanks for your excellent review.

I used to love walking on a windy day. Just made me feel soooo alive. I grew up with tics and they are getting worse now where I live in BC. I have seen bull moose almost bald and frantic. A sad sight for sure. We will sometimes dispatch them to put them out of their misery.We need a good spell of -40 + to slow them down. The axe is a perfect piece for camp or building anything for sure. It throws a fne chip bud.A dual purpose axe I have really yet to find. That one has a happy medium to it. Great to see you again big friend. Take care eh !

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Dear friend, I think you'd love this axe. I do, and I think it's just the right size for a grown man (but maybe a bit too small for women and kids). It's not too heavy, but still cuts and splits well. Those ticks are getting worse, and yes, I have heard of those poor animals who get very sick and loose their fur. It's terrible.

Awesome axe! That design with the handle being narrow is excellent. That is a big problem I've had with mass produced commercial axes. Also, nice seeing you've got a guardian pokemon. Is he the guy you hired to chase off hunters? ;)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

A pokemon, I see! No, I hired a little, invisible gnome for that, haha. Yes, the handle being narrower than the head a few inches at the top is important, but you're right, mass produced axes are often not made with that in mind.

I'm with you on the safety aspect and the least amount of effort works. I own several axes and they are almost all Gransfurs axes. only cut myself once fortunately. Someone once told me never to swing an axe when your angry or tired. You might get hit by it.

you're the 2nd mountain man to suggest this axe. i need a small axe for around town and around camp

Just a tip for you and jour doggie for the summer:-) For the tics..I warm coconut oil in hand and stoke my cats and horse over fur..never a tic on them anymore. Myself I use cocnut oil as skin moisturizer..specially on legs and back and neck..same never a tic on myself either. Best tip of hter day:-)

Great video, as always. Bjorn, can I ask what sort of hat that is? Is it waxed?

People who can not take their garbage with them make me want bad things to happen to them . Then I remember I am trying to be a kinder , gentler person and just want them to eat it . :) Seriously , I never understood leaving your trash , they brought it in why cant they take it out with them .

I have this Axe. And it , s for me the best bushcraftaxe ever.

I like your videos 🤘

The little guy is a Pokemon called "Cubone".

@bjarnejoosen6522

3 жыл бұрын

cubone is a fitting pokemon to guard an abandonned campsite

Bought mine almost 30 y ago. A true work horse. But remember to hit the logg closer to the edge, not in the middle. Then it split much more esy. And go by the natural split. That logg wouldn't need batoning at all.

I got mine! Skog Kniv turned me onto this axe years ago. It has never let me down. I keep it sharp and oiled.

Thanks for the video review on the axe. How did the tick repellant work?

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

It worked perfectly, as did the mosquito repellant!

Hi it’s Maria again, how are you doin Bjorn Andreas, JUST WANTED TO SHARE WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HORSE

Rip it up Thor! I’m buying one tomorrow mate.👍

Great review, even better teacher how to baton wood more safely with an axe. I'll be using next time. Don't listen to anyone safety should always be first.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I actually have deleted a couple of comments here that could lead people astray doing dangerous things with their axe...

@silentbigsteve3429

6 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen I know right? People need to realize tools such as machetes, knives, axes, and guns etc.. are fun but not toys and can lead to fatal injuries. That's why I personally do not use axes that are double bit or have the pick on the back of it. I think they have higher risk of injury, but are nice collector pieces.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

SilentBigsteve Absolutely. And about those axes, I have always thought they’re a hazard to the surroundings too.

Nice axe! People that criticize are armchair bush crafters!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, they tend to be very certain of things sitting in their armchair...

@tenminutetokyo2643

3 жыл бұрын

John Emmons Or jealous failed losers.

@magnuskarlsson2924

3 жыл бұрын

No it is the opposite. This guy gets a new axe and goes out filming with it. A good review would be someone who has used the axe for a long time. And it is very obvious that this fool isnt used to using an axe. Which is like letting someone who just got his driving licence to test a ferrari.

@magnuskarlsson2924

3 жыл бұрын

@@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen LOL you are using a tool one time and think you are doing a "review". If you had used this for a year before posting this you would have had some credibility :D

@johnemmons9087

3 жыл бұрын

@@magnuskarlsson2924 clearly you’re no expert in life. Are you 13 years old?! I have used many tools for 45 years. Let’s take chisels for example. Because I have used them for 45 years I can tell within the first hour if it is a good or bad chisel. It’s very very easy to discern when you have years of experience. Looks like you made yourself the fool. Peace be with you.

The only thing wrong with the SFA is - it is not a Scandinavian Forest Axe. I have both and a wildlife Hatchet, too.

Nice review. Let us know about that tick repellent. We are getting invaded by them too.

I have the SFA and its larger sibling (by 6" and 1 pound) Scandinavian Forest axe. That 6" and 1 pound buys you at least twice the cutting speed and a very noticeable reach improvement. The SFA is ok for day hikes, very long treks where one pound makes a big difference, or if you bring a saw too.. but if you're building anything at all, a shelter, many cuts, or limbing a downed tree you'll rapidly appreciate the Scandi. Look at it this way, which is more work.. carrying one more pound, or swinging the little SFA 2-3 times more per cut?

@jcproductions007

2 жыл бұрын

and that's the reason i bought the scandi over the sfa. couldnt agree more. Personally would love to own both.

@marctlm3636

Жыл бұрын

This is very insightful actually ❤

Man! You got me wore out!!

Hi, Bjorn, I took my new GBA Small Forest Axe through, I reacheduder my leg for the maskto my daughters several weeks ago, so I could cut up some firewood so my grandkids could roast hot dogs and marshmallows. I put its mask under my leg and cut up a bunch of firewood for the fire pit. When I was through I reached under my leg for the mask and it was gone. I looked all around but it was no where to be found and then I remembered Lucy, her dog, loved leather. I looked for Luch and saw the remains of the mask in her mouth. I finally was able to get it away from her but it was ruined. I will be damned if I will spend $50 for a new one. I got two generic masks from AMAZON for $16. It had so welt but I could remedy that. I took a quarter inch piece of 10# leather, cut it to fit the end of the new mask and after I got it fitted I glued it in. Now, the end of the axe is resting on this thick piece of leather instead of against the end which was riveted together. I could have removed the rivets and put a welt between the two pieces of leather but that is extra work. The new mask fits as snug as a June bug in its new mask. I will also use her Council Tools Boys axe the next time I want to cut some firewood for a fire😢

You need to sew on an axe loop onto your backpack. As always Great video buddy. 👍🏼 Catch you in the next video

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

I know! But I will be getting another backpack soon as well.

Great video. How does Hultafors compare to granfors ? The reason I'm asking is because we don't have granfors here in my country. (Singapore) but we do have hultafor

Awesome video! Have you tried the Scandinavian axe from Gransfors? If so how does it compare?

Picked up this model and the larger one. Best on the market

As someone who did a truly tremendous amount of wood splitting with ax many years ago as a young man...I'll say that the easiest and most reliable way to attack a splitting job where the ax is a bit smaller and lighter than one would like is to begin by splitting off small pieces from the side, instead of trying to go down the center. In this case where you did try to go down the center, after the first couple of hits, with a good crack showing, you would have been better off continuing your attack from the side of the piece by allowing it to lay on its side, hitting tentatively at first, perhaps, until you found the spot where you could easily extend the crack.

We say "Let the tool do the work" here in the UK as well 👍🏻

@ciarfah

4 жыл бұрын

SubtleHustle UK A universal truth

By the way, Tom at Cimbrer bushcraft recommended you. I spent a month flying with your Norwegian F-16 pilots on Bodo. Never did get used to aquavit. Skol

who would give you a hard time.. the upside down thing works good on some wood. That spruce seemed to be a very tight piece of wood. i am convinced that axe is the best one for the woodsman. It is a really good overall axe... That axe will carve... that is the axe i am saving up for. i am completely amazed that in this day and age that people still leave things behind. Thanks again J

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Notti Thank you, Jeff!

Amazing

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

When I was a kid we never even knew of ticks or Lyme disease. Now they are everywhere in Pennsylvania USA. All 3 of my dogs and my daughter contracted the disease very scary stuff.

Great vid ,quality ax

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott. Yes, it certainly is!

I would say you try the Scandinavian one. It may be 20% heavier but either of them won't fit in a normal pack ( not that you want to fit it inside a 70L one either). The Scandinavian is a much better splitter, to be honest you could use it to build a cabin because if it's broader / heavier head and longer handle. The Scandinavian will bite much more on cutting and it's a real 2 handed Axe just because it has 14 CM more length and a slight heavier head. SFA is very good don't get me wrong, but I personally prefer Scandinavian unless I don't do a lot of 1 Handed swinging.

If you can get guinea foul there. I highly recommend them. If their head is down. They are eating bugs. They love to eat ticks..I carry the smaller hand ax and love it.

@rickhunt3183

3 жыл бұрын

@Patrick Brennan If you live where the temperature goes below freezing will harm your guineas. They can get frostbite and lose a toe or more. I'm sure it's painful for them. Supposedly you can train them to sleep in a coop at night, but I've never had any luck with that. They seem to stay wild. They are also good watch dogs. They won't attack anyone, but they will sound an alert if there's anything in the area they perceive to be a threat to them. They like roosting high up in the trees at night....I hope you have a great evening Patrick and thank you for being so nice.

Nothing like chopping wood with a good axe, Beautiful forest too