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Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe #420 with FREE extras + FREE shipping
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gransfors Bruk MPN: 420 Model: Small Forest Axe #420 Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden UPC: Does not apply
Gränsfors Bruk Small Forest Axe with FREE extras + FREE shipping!Gränsfors Forest Axes are made to be used in the forest for everything from felling large trees to limbing small logs. The Gränsfors Bruks Small Forest Axe is a classic tool of the outdoors, and remains the best-selling model from the revered Gransfors range. Thanks in large part to its longstanding reputation for reliability, ease of use and superb build quality, it is arguably the most popular axe in the world of Bushcraft. Ray Mears heralded the Small Forest Axe as: "the number one axe choice for Bushcraft"
The Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe is an excellent all-round choice for woodworking in the outdoors. It features a larger head and longer handle than the Wildlife Hatchet model, and therefore provides more chopping power. However, the Small Forest Axe is still small enough to fit into a rucksack.
The Small Forest Axe is excellent for felling trees and limbing, and the length of the handle means that it can be used efficiently with one hand or pressed to bigger jobs with two.Smiths: Each Gränsfors Bruk Axe has the initials of its maker proudly stamped on the Axe head. The Small Forest Axe that are listed here were all forged by (AS) Anders Strömstedt.The Small Forest Axe will be delivered to you with a hickory handle and a full-grain leather sheath.As an added bonus you'll also receive with your purchase the following items for FREE!Free - 28''-36" long x 3/4" wide, premium top-grain leather strip to wrap the neck of the handle to protect it from miss-hits.Free - 24''-28'' long x 5/8'' wide, premium top-grain leather lanyard. With a 5/8 inch wide leather lanyard, it will help prevent it from biting or digging into your wrist when you use it. Free - 10 mil 3M Temflex 1100 tape. 3M Temflex 1100 tape is made of tough, PVC. It is easy to apply and provides excellent protection against abrasion and provides impact and tear resistance. It resists corrosion caused by acids and it also resists salt water and sunlight. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. (not shown on photos)Free - black rubber band to use as a base wrap before using the leather wrap. (not shown on photos)Free - 2 thick, black rubber bands to secure the leather wrap in place when wrapping the neck of the handle. I am including 2 bands so that you'll have an extra just in case one gets lost or breaks eventually from use.What is premium top-grain leather? When leather is processed, the hide is thick so they split it in layers like an onion. The best leather is the TOP or the first layer thereby called top-grain leather. Premium leather means that it is processed in a way that the coating and coloring of the leather is done in such a way that it resists being scratched and also is easy to clean. Therefore premium top-grain leather is the best type of leather that you can get and it is only surpassed by 'select top-grain leather' where each hide is physically inspected for every little imperfection. They use 'select top-grain leather' in expensive cars like a Ferrari for example.Non-premium leathers may be scratched easily. If you run your fingernails on a leather that is not premium grade you can visibly see the scratch caused by your fingernail.My suggestion on how to wrap the neck of your axe: I suggest using the rubber band strip that is provided as a base wrap first. The rubber base helps to prevent the wood from getting wet even if the leather gets wet. It will act as a cushion to absorb some of the impact of mishits and helps to prevent the leather wrap from getting damaged. Finish tying off the end using electrical or duct tape. Next, use the leather wrap. Overlap edges of the leather as you wrap. This will double the thickness of the leather for better protection. It will also give better traction and grip which helps to prevent slippage when using your axe or hatchet. Use the rubber band that came with it to finish. Once rubber band is in place, use the 3M Temflex tape to wrap top edge of rubber band. Half of the tape should be on the rubber band and half on the leather wrap. This will help to prevent the rubber band from rolling off when using your axe or hatchet.Note to buyer: If you'd like your Small Forest Axe delivered to you with the neck handle already wrapped, please send me a message when you buy it and I'll wrap it for you. Otherwise it will be delivered to you with the handle unwrapped . The lanyard will be on the handle already. You can remove it and use as cordage if you don't want to use it.Manufacturer: Gränsfors Bruk AB has been making handcrafted axes for over 100 years. Each axe is signed with the smith’s initials as a guarantee of quality. The company is located in the Swedish village of Gränsfors in northern Hälsingland. The forge sits at the heart of Gränsfors village and you can hear the rhythmic pounding from the forge as you approach. The Handle: The handle on Gränsfors Bruk axes was designed by Hans Erik Persson. Gränsfors Bruk handles is made from hickory. Hickory is the perfect wood because it is both strong and flexible. Hickory wood has long, parallel fibres which increases the life of the handle. To further improve the quality of each handle, it is soaked in hot linseed oil then treated with beeswax to make it more resistant to dirt and water.Product information:Small Forest Axe : Comes complete with a copy of the Gränsfors Axe Book Protective vegetable-tanned leather sheath 20 year guarantee 19.3 inches hickory handle Weight: 2 lbs.Country of origin: SwedenHandle WrapMaterial: premium top-grain leather Color: brownLength: 28''-36''Width: 3/4"LanyardMaterial: premium top-grain leather Color: brown, same as handle wrapLength: 24"-28"Width: 5/8"Black Rubber BandsMaterial: strong rubberColor: blackWidth: 1 inchQuantity: 23M Temflex 1100 tapeThe 10 mil 3M Temflex 1100 is made of tough, PVC. It is easy to apply and provides excellent protection against abrasion and provides impact and tear resistance. It resists corrosion caused by acids and it also resists salt water and sunlight. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor environmentsCheck out my other items
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Gransfors Bruk |
| MPN: | 420 | Model: | Small Forest Axe #420 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Sweden | UPC: | Does not apply |
Gränsfors Bruk Small Forest Axe with FREE extras + FREE shipping!Gränsfors Forest Axes are made to be used in the forest for everything from felling large trees to limbing small logs. The Gränsfors Bruks Small Forest Axe is a classic tool of the outdoors, and remains the best-selling model from the revered Gransfors range. Thanks in large part to its longstanding reputation for reliability, ease of use and superb build quality, it is arguably the most popular axe in the world of Bushcraft. Ray Mears heralded the Small Forest Axe as: "the number one axe choice for Bushcraft"
The Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe is an excellent all-round choice for woodworking in the outdoors. It features a larger head and longer handle than the Wildlife Hatchet model, and therefore provides more chopping power. However, the Small Forest Axe is still small enough to fit into a rucksack.
The Small Forest Axe is excellent for felling trees and limbing, and the length of the handle means that it can be used efficiently with one hand or pressed to bigger jobs with two.Smiths: Each Gränsfors Bruk Axe has the initials of its maker proudly stamped on the Axe head. The Small Forest Axe that are listed here were all forged by (AS) Anders Strömstedt.The Small Forest Axe will be delivered to you with a hickory handle and a full-grain leather sheath.As an added bonus you'll also receive with your purchase the following items for FREE!Free - 28''-36" long x 3/4" wide, premium top-grain leather strip to wrap the neck of the handle to protect it from miss-hits.Free - 24''-28'' long x 5/8'' wide, premium top-grain leather lanyard. With a 5/8 inch wide leather lanyard, it will help prevent it from biting or digging into your wrist when you use it. Free - 10 mil 3M Temflex 1100 tape. 3M Temflex 1100 tape is made of tough, PVC. It is easy to apply and provides excellent protection against abrasion and provides impact and tear resistance. It resists corrosion caused by acids and it also resists salt water and sunlight. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. (not shown on photos)Free - black rubber band to use as a base wrap before using the leather wrap. (not shown on photos)Free - 2 thick, black rubber bands to secure the leather wrap in place when wrapping the neck of the handle. I am including 2 bands so that you'll have an extra just in case one gets lost or breaks eventually from use.
The Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe is an excellent all-round choice for woodworking in the outdoors. It features a larger head and longer handle than the Wildlife Hatchet model, and therefore provides more chopping power. However, the Small Forest Axe is still small enough to fit into a rucksack.
The Small Forest Axe is excellent for felling trees and limbing, and the length of the handle means that it can be used efficiently with one hand or pressed to bigger jobs with two.Smiths: Each Gränsfors Bruk Axe has the initials of its maker proudly stamped on the Axe head. The Small Forest Axe that are listed here were all forged by (AS) Anders Strömstedt.The Small Forest Axe will be delivered to you with a hickory handle and a full-grain leather sheath.As an added bonus you'll also receive with your purchase the following items for FREE!Free - 28''-36" long x 3/4" wide, premium top-grain leather strip to wrap the neck of the handle to protect it from miss-hits.Free - 24''-28'' long x 5/8'' wide, premium top-grain leather lanyard. With a 5/8 inch wide leather lanyard, it will help prevent it from biting or digging into your wrist when you use it. Free - 10 mil 3M Temflex 1100 tape. 3M Temflex 1100 tape is made of tough, PVC. It is easy to apply and provides excellent protection against abrasion and provides impact and tear resistance. It resists corrosion caused by acids and it also resists salt water and sunlight. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. (not shown on photos)Free - black rubber band to use as a base wrap before using the leather wrap. (not shown on photos)Free - 2 thick, black rubber bands to secure the leather wrap in place when wrapping the neck of the handle. I am including 2 bands so that you'll have an extra just in case one gets lost or breaks eventually from use.
What is premium top-grain leather? When leather is processed, the hide is thick so they split it in layers like an onion. The best leather is the TOP or the first layer thereby called top-grain leather. Premium leather means that it is processed in a way that the coating and coloring of the leather is done in such a way that it resists being scratched and also is easy to clean. Therefore premium top-grain leather is the best type of leather that you can get and it is only surpassed by 'select top-grain leather' where each hide is physically inspected for every little imperfection. They use 'select top-grain leather' in expensive cars like a Ferrari for example.Non-premium leathers may be scratched easily. If you run your fingernails on a leather that is not premium grade you can visibly see the scratch caused by your fingernail.
My suggestion on how to wrap the neck of your axe: I suggest using the rubber band strip that is provided as a base wrap first. The rubber base helps to prevent the wood from getting wet even if the leather gets wet. It will act as a cushion to absorb some of the impact of mishits and helps to prevent the leather wrap from getting damaged. Finish tying off the end using electrical or duct tape. Next, use the leather wrap. Overlap edges of the leather as you wrap. This will double the thickness of the leather for better protection. It will also give better traction and grip which helps to prevent slippage when using your axe or hatchet. Use the rubber band that came with it to finish. Once rubber band is in place, use the 3M Temflex tape to wrap top edge of rubber band. Half of the tape should be on the rubber band and half on the leather wrap. This will help to prevent the rubber band from rolling off when using your axe or hatchet.Note to buyer: If you'd like your Small Forest Axe delivered to you with the neck handle already wrapped, please send me a message when you buy it and I'll wrap it for you. Otherwise it will be delivered to you with the handle unwrapped . The lanyard will be on the handle already. You can remove it and use as cordage if you don't want to use it.Manufacturer: Gränsfors Bruk AB has been making handcrafted axes for over 100 years. Each axe is signed with the smith’s initials as a guarantee of quality. The company is located in the Swedish village of Gränsfors in northern Hälsingland. The forge sits at the heart of Gränsfors village and you can hear the rhythmic pounding from the forge as you approach. The Handle: The handle on Gränsfors Bruk axes was designed by Hans Erik Persson. Gränsfors Bruk handles is made from hickory. Hickory is the perfect wood because it is both strong and flexible. Hickory wood has long, parallel fibres which increases the life of the handle. To further improve the quality of each handle, it is soaked in hot linseed oil then treated with beeswax to make it more resistant to dirt and water.Product information:Small Forest Axe : Comes complete with a copy of the Gränsfors Axe Book Protective vegetable-tanned leather sheath 20 year guarantee 19.3 inches hickory handle Weight: 2 lbs.Country of origin: SwedenHandle WrapMaterial: premium top-grain leather Color: brownLength: 28''-36''Width: 3/4"LanyardMaterial: premium top-grain leather Color: brown, same as handle wrapLength: 24"-28"Width: 5/8"Black Rubber BandsMaterial: strong rubberColor: blackWidth: 1 inchQuantity: 23M Temflex 1100 tapeThe 10 mil 3M Temflex 1100 is made of tough, PVC. It is easy to apply and provides excellent protection against abrasion and provides impact and tear resistance. It resists corrosion caused by acids and it also resists salt water and sunlight. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor environmentsCheck out my other items