Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe

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  Fit and finish are great. There came very sharp straight out of the box. I use it on a daily basis now to make spoon blanks. The weight is perfect for small to medium chopping jobs. I love this axe and highly recommend it, you can't go wrong.  

  Jeffrey Sawyer

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  A very good Gransfors Bruks Axe!  

  Zhao Jian

  3 of 141

  This is a really nice axe to use as it fits in the hand very snugly and has a sufficient reach to enable you to use it without over-stretching. I'm clearing some leylandi trees in the garden and it is proving a pleasant experience with this axe. Be aware that it arrives in a very sharp condition ready to use so be careful! The leather case appears quite durable and fits properly.  

  Bruce Glithero

  4 of 141

  This is the second time I have purchased a quality product from Ray Mears/Woodlore and both times have been excellent. Right the axe! Well what can i say, it's a beautiful bit of kit, sharp as a knife, well balanced, ergonomically perfect for me and that forged axe head just looks the business. I bought this axe after much research and watched many reviews and I am certainty not disappointed. Many thanks to the Woodlore team. Davy H.  

  David Hunter

  5 of 141

  Great axe and great price from Ray Mears!  

  Paul Spence

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  Mighty fine axe. I have nothing bad to say about it. I really can't fault it, believe me I tried. It's a super chopper and works very well as a splitter too, I have spilt up to 10 inch diameter dead pine tree in the middle of the summer. Yes, it took a few swings but I'm new with an axe and it was fairly easy. It holds its sharp very well. Extremely useful camping tool that I will never leave behind. I like that the handle doesn't have a heavy coat of varnish on it if there is any. I like to treat the handle myself so a little light sanding was only needed in order to apply my boiled linseed. Good size to stick in a backpack too and not heavy to way you down while hiking over long distance. It is only my first axe I have owned but I researched and found this. I don't think I will ever be buying another axe. I am very pleased with Gransfors Bruks and I think the price is reasonable. I am so glad I didn't buy cheap. I am grinning while writing this, I just love it and can't wait to hit the trails again just to use it. Also off the topic of the axe itself but I feel is still relevant is that it came quickly and very safely packaged with plenty of bubble wrap and a very nice little box appropriate size to the item received, which I hate to see a small item in a box 6 times its size. Well done Raymears.com. I will be returning for more although this was my second purchase :)  

  Anthony Swinburne

  7 of 141

  Considerately packaged for shipping and of good quality. The grip to the axe head is well design to have greater control on small tasks.  

  S Harris

  8 of 141

  Well balanced, of fine quality and aesthetically pleasing. Very happy.  

  James B

  9 of 141

  The axe arrived fast, and it was packaged well, protected from damage. Needless to say, the axe itself is flawless. Ray Mears logo looks great.  

  Bc

  10 of 141

  I received my Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe shipped to the US quite quickly, and in good condition. It came shaving sharp, with excellent edge geometry. I put it to use immediately trimming the tree in the corner of my backyard, and was astounded at how easily it hewed through branches and limbed. Truly a remarkable piece of craftsmanship, made with love and attention to detail. This is my first quality axe, and it meets all expectations. A lovely addition to my kit.  

  Joshua Blackwood