Gränsfors Bruk Outdoor Axe with Collar Guard

This is a nicely made axe that fits into a niche category. I love the weight and the overall craftsmanship, and I particularly like the collar guard. If you're looking for the lightest possible axe, this is it. There are a few caveats. Of course, the axe comes razor sharp - so much so that while oiling it I didn't realize I was bleeding until I saw blood spots on the head. That's great, but combine that with the fact that an axe this light works mostly on velocity rather than head weight, and you have a combination where you really need to know what you're doing to use it safely. This is a great axe for utility work and limbing, very limited splitting of small wood. I'd recommend it for someone who needs the utility and is packing it a long way. For any situation where weight isn't your first and foremost concern, a larger axe will be more functional and maybe even a bit safer.

This is a great bush craft axe. It is the perfect size for carving, and processing smaller fire wood. It comes razor sharp. As with all GB axes, the fit and finish is perfect. It’s just one of those things you have to put in your hand. It gives you the “fizz”’