Gransfors Axe File

Ray especially likes the safety aspect of this Gransfors Axe Sharpening File which comes complete with a protective leather case.

• Total length: 15cm
• Weight: 80 g

How to file your axe:

If the blade has been heavily damaged, start with the Axe File. Clear the blade of dirt and resin before you start to sharpen, otherwise the edge can get filled in and the 'bite' will be lost.

To ease filing, hold the axe against a stable surface. Place something under the blade for stability and to get the right angle.

Hold the handle of the file with one hand and use the fingers of your other hand to apply pressure against the backside of the file.

File away from yourself in the direction of the blade, lifting up the file when returning to the beginning of the stroke.

Avoid filing back and forth as this fills the file ridges with metal shavings and dulls the file. If the file gets full of metal shavings, clean it with a wire brush.

To preserve the axe's original bit shape file equally on both sides along the length of the entire bit.

For smaller dings, restoring the edge from normal use and getting the right sharpening on the axe blade after filing, use a Gransfors Axe Stone.

More information on the Gransfors Bruks company can be found in our Meet The Suppliers pages.

Price: £20.00 (inc VAT)

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