The Perfect Bushcraft Axe? My Review of the Gränsfors Small Forest Axe

Is this the perfect bushcraft axe? In this video, I review the Gränsfors Small Forest Axe, the favourite axe of Ray Mears. I have found it to be just the right size for both backpacking and bushcrafting, an awesome axe, a handcrafted piece of Scandinavian cultural heritage.

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[bobhead]

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

[searchingforwonder]

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.

[tobysharples]

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!

[Cache]

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

[kristheoldonemarczy]

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

[dcslapout]

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

[douglasreeves]

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.

[SuperDutyXL]

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.

[unitytira]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts on this video about your GB Small Forest Axe. It’s an encouragement, I am waiting for my order to arrive. Blessings from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[curseofthewerebadger]

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.

[dman]

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

[schaferhundschmidt]

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.

[cavemanbear]

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!

[MotorcyclerideCyprus]

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

[WRND]

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.

[davidknighton]

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

[lejen]

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

[charleswalter]

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.

[remidickinson]

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

[jillhill]

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