Gransfors Bruks Ray Mears Wilderness Axe

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  The craftsmanship in the axe head is second to none . The axe handle comes a little rough for me but nothing a little sandpaper can't fix. The handle is extremely well fitted to the axe head. The cutting ability of this axe is superb. I also purchased the Ice Bear waterstones to keep this in tip top shape. 10/10  

  Kirsty Watson

  2 of 41

  Now that I have done the axe work on Camp Craft this is the best there is. It is now my third Gransfors Axe and with the Small Forest Axe are a constant companion on my trips. A beast of an axe which will take down some big trees in no time at all. Love it and the quality can't be beaten. I will never be without it and my knife and buck saw.  

  Andy T

  3 of 41

  Excellent piece of craftsmanship. The head and bevel are amazingly done. The handle is nice too with the Ray Mears logo on it. I wish I could buy all of the stock!  

  William R.

  4 of 41

  I love this axe. I have owned other axes before, either too big or too small but this axe is perfect in length and heavy enough to work with. The quality of the axe is as expected from Gränsfors, just excellent, and it fits perfectly together with the bucksaw. As we say in Sweden: den är aldeles lagom.  

  Joakim Olsson

  5 of 41

  Woodlore does not sell junk. This is a real tool. Handmade Swedish quality - what more needs to be said? You will never be sorry you bought a Gransfors product, or that you bought from Woodlore.  

  Tim

  6 of 41

  I was looking for this axe for quite a while. I heard that there had to be an axe in between the Small Forest and the Scandinavian Forest Axe, but could not find it. Luckily I got the Woodlore newsletter and saw it was offered for a (somewhat) decent price. Somewhat decent, because Gransfors axes are cheaper over here in Holland generally, but also because I think the price on the Wilderness Axe is bit high (in comparison). Anyway, I ordered the axe and it landed here within a few days. Great applause for this great service. The axe itself is everything I expected from it. A little longer than the SFA and a great, heavier head. Great to fell some smaller trees and, thanks to the weight, a better bite than the SFA. Also a good size to carry in my backpack. So for splitting and felling it is doing a good job for me. Whether it will perform as good a carving job I have to find out, but I think it will do great. I'm very happy I finally got it and will use it with great joy in the coming years. Maybe even my grandsons will too.  

  Sieger De Vries

  7 of 41

  Absolutely beautiful. This was a present from my wife although I got to pick it. Every bit as good, if not better, than I was expecting; uber sharp and just so well balanced and weighted, the guys at Gransfors know exactly how to make a quality product. It's good to use even one-handed, splitting, kindling or splitting logs. I'm hoping to be a good boy this year and get the maul next time to add to the collection. Overview: Volvo quality with Land Rover Defender styling. The best axe I have ever owned!  

  Joel E

  8 of 41

  A top quality, well balanced axe. Great for lots of jobs. Razor sharp!! A dream to use.  

  Dave Clutton

  9 of 41

  Like the site says, it was the missing link between the Small Forest Axe and the Scandinavian Forest Axe; it is the Small Forest Axe on steroids. Also again I would like to say thank you to Harvey. He remembered me from a previous purchase and set me up with the axe initials of my preference; solid action there. Thank you very much.  

  Agnos Silva

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  The Gransfors Bruks Ray Mears Wilderness Axe superbly combines many features to produce the perfect bushcraft axe. The head bites greedily. The longer handle and heavier head allow easy felling and true splitting. The axe is well balanced and can be used for shaping and carving. Great design, masterfully executed. Outstanding.  

  Steve Googasian