The Gränsfors Bruk Outdoor Axe is a versatile tool that stands out with its unique blend of features. While it's a lightweight axe primarily crafted with bushcraft in mind, it's also suitable for kindling production and small tree work such as felling and limbing. The handle has a protective steel collar near the head so that the axe can be used for light wood splitting tasks. Developed through a collaborative effort between Gränsfors Bruk, Ray Mears, and Swedish survival expert Lars Fält, this axe promises performance, durability, and utility. The Gränsfors Bruk Outdoor Axe isn't just a tool; it's an investment in quality, performance, and craftsmanship. Whether you're an avid outdoors-person or just someone who values high-quality tools, this axe is a valuable addition to your collection. Watch this video from Gränsfors Bruk about the Outdoor Axe to see it in action!
Lars Fält, who worked with Gränsfors Bruk to design the Gränsfors Outdoor Axe, established the Swedish Armed Forces Survival School and has trained the Swedish Army Ranger Battalion for 35 years at the Ranger School and Parachute Ranger School. He has also written 10 books on survival and outdoor pursuits.
Product Features & Specifications:
- Design: Incorporates a protective steel collar, a feature typically exclusive to Gränsfors Bruk splitting axes.
- Versatility: Though it sports a relatively small head, its weight distribution and sharp bit enable diverse functionality.
- Head Details: Weighs 450 grams (1lb) and has a cutting edge that measures 60mm (2 1/4"). Its slightly convex bevels are honed to about 25 degrees.
- Protective Collar: A steel collar situated beneath the head safeguards the handle against potential over-shoot damage.
- Handle: Constructed from straight American Hickory, it's slightly longer and lighter than that of the Gränsfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet, measuring at 375mm (14 3/4").
- Ready to Use: The axe comes razor-sharp and ready to work.
- Included: Accompanied by a Gränsfors Bruk grain leather sheath, the Gränsfors Bruk Axe Book, and a twenty-year forging guarantee.
About Gränsfors Bruk:
For more than 100 years, Gränsfors Bruk AB has built a business upon handcrafted axes and axe expertise, with a focus on quality and environmental responsibility. When it comes to the quality and feel of the axes, this is reflected in the experience and skill of the individual craftsman. Each axe is signed with the smith’s initials as a guarantee of quality.
The company is located in the Swedish village of Gränsfors in northern Hälsingland. The forge sits at the heart of the village and you can hear the rhythmic pounding as you approach, a sound we always take pleasure from when we visit!
We are lucky to be one of the few retailers of Gränsfors Bruk axes in the UK, which has been based on a long standing relationship between our small family business and their forge. We like to think that our close ties to the forge and the alignment in ethos between our two companies make us a knowledgeable, premium purveyor of their world class tools. If you have any questions at all in any product in the Gränsfors range - please reach out to our friendly team and we'll be more than happy to help.
