Gransfors Bruks, Large Swedish Carving Axe

The only way I can describe this axe is otherworldly. I’m an ok carver. I’ve converted box box store hatchets into razor sharp carvers. But in this circumstance you will get what you pay for. Shave sharp out of the box, perfect grain orientation on the haft, it exudes control, power, skill and shows the craftsmanship that is synonymous with the Gränsfors Bruk company. The price is steep. Not for the “gee I’ll try carving” crowd. There’s lots of less expensive axes out there if your just testing the waters. However, if you are like me, and you tried it, fell in love, became addicted, and now have to carve at least once a day because you see it for the beautifully simple and elegant skill and craft that it is.... then I beg you, get your money together and purchase this axe. The warranty is exceptional, it comes with a book to teach everything you need to know about these god-like tools. Normally I struggle a touch with my axe work, chopped out a serving spoon blank in 20 minutes, and people familiar with my work thought I had already taken my mora 106 to it. The cuts and control are so fine and precise, and the weight of the axe is a non issue for me. Many people think it’s too heavy, I have had no issue with it. In the words of the Vikings of the 13th Warrior, grow stronger if you cannot swing it. Long and short, just buy the axe. You will not be disappointed.

I guess with all the artisan axes out there with their pretty and painted handles. Their almost mystical manufacturing. I guess people just expect form first and than function. I understand that with a knife but this is an axe. It is one step above a shovel.In this case it is excellent. Great blade. Nice handle. Solid sheath. Mine will be less pretty in a few weeks. Thanks Gransfors.

I received the carving hatchet well before the date cited for delivery and I am very pleased with it. The edge came very sharp and ready to use and the handle orientation is spot on the only thing I did was sand with 120 paper for less than two minutes to take the fuzzies off. It takes a little getting used to compared to other hatchets but I love the way it feels in my hand and does a superb job getting blanks ready be it spoon, bowl or anything else I am working on. This is a jewel in my tool box, I wished all my tools looked and worked this well!

Perfect!!

Very nice craftsmanship and sharp axe. It’s a piece of art than just a tool.

I own three Granfors axes with the addition of this carving hatchet. They really should do a better job on the handles. It’s not a huge deal to me, took about ten minutes to smooth out the bad places with a rasp and sandpaper.

A perfect edge to prepare wood for carving. Easily sharpens and holds a sharper than razor edge. Very comfortable. Always on my workbench. Well worth the investment.

The media could not be loaded. The handle of this axe had large chunks of wood out of it. I can’t believe at $215 that they thought anyone would accept this tool in the shape that it was in. Shame on Gransfors Bruk and the vendor for attempting to sell this poor quality tool at a premium price. The worst part, there is no option to communicate with the vendor other than just return it. So, I guess this is going back. I purchased it as a gift for someone. I’m glad I shipped it to myself and opened it rather than ship it directly to my uncle. Just an all-around waste of time and money and he still doesn’t have his gift. Buyers beware!