Gränsfors Bruks Axes

The Swedes are the world's greatest axe enthusiasts, and Gransfors Bruks is one of their finest forges. Each axe is carefully forged by an experienced smith who shows his pride in his work by stamping his initials on the head next to the company logo. Each smith is introduced in “The Axe Book” that accompanies every Gransfors Bruks axe. After forging, each blade is ground to a 25° bevel and honed to a razor edge. Each axe is then fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener. A twenty-year guarantee is the final stamp of quality. We are proud to present the largest range of Gransfors tools available from stock in the United Kingdom. We are also happy to supply on a wholesale basis.

Since October 2004 we are privileged to offer the Gransfors Axes Ancient Collection beautiful replicas of historic axes which are well-proportioned, functional tools in their own right.

Contact: Paul Maxted
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All prices effective 1st June 2008 and include VAT and delivery to a UK address.

Number	Description		Price
410	Mini Hatchet. Everyone who sees this little Swedish beauty begins cooing over it. A sharp little thing with a 2-1/2” face, 10-1/2” hickory handle, and 11 oz. weight combine for perfect balance. It’s perfect for sculpting & carving, or for carrying along on a camping trip for splitting kindling. Leather sheath included.		£59.00
415	Wildlife Hatchet. This little hand axe is perfect for splitting sticks at the campfire or fireplace, and for shaving kindling for larger pieces of firewood. The hickory handle is 14” long; the head, with 3” face, weighs 1 lb. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£48.00
418	Hunters Axe. This is the first and only axe to win an award from the Swedish Society of Crafts & Design. It’s a beautiful, well-balanced tool with a curved face, a thin head and gently rounded poll. The handle’s lower half is textured for good grip. The tight-grained hickory handle is 19” long; face is 3-1/4” wide; head weighs 1-1/2 lbs. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£65.00
420	Small Forest Axe. This axe is designed for limbing trees, splitting sticks and chopping limb-sized wood for fires. Similar in size and heft to the Hunter’s Axe, with a 19” tight-grained hickory handle and 1-1/2 lb. head with 3-1/4” face. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£52.00
430	Scandinavian Forest Axe. This axe is designed also for limbing trees, splitting sticks and chopping limb-sized wood for fires. Traditional Scandinavian Forest Axe is a professional-size limbing axe with a thin, curved 3-1/2” face sharpened specifically for cutting fresh, resinous wood. Handle is 25” long; head weighs 2 lbs. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£57.00
434-1	American Felling Axe 81cm handle, weight 2.2Kg.		£88.00
434-2	American Felling Axe 90cm handle, weight 2.3Kg.		£91.00
434-3	American Felling Axe 81cm straight handle, weight 2.1Kg.		£85.00
439	Splitting Hatchet The splitting Hatchets blade starts off concave and fairly thin, allowing easy penetration into the wood, where upon the thickening axe head exerts enormous splitting pressure. The small splitting axe, with 2-1/2 lb. head, 2-1/2” face & 16” textured hickory handle, is ideal for splitting kindling & smallish stove wood. It is designed for one-handed use. Note this axe’s poll is not hardened for use as a sledge. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£60.00
441	Small Splitting Axe. The splitting axe’s blade starts off concave and fairly thin, allowing easy penetration into the wood, where upon the thickening axe head exerts enormous splitting pressure. The small splitting axe, with 2-1/2 lb. head, 2-1/2” face & 20” textured hickory handle, is ideal for splitting kindling & smallish stove wood. It can be used one-handed. Note this axe’s poll is not hardened for use as a sledge. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£62.00
442	Large Splitting Axe. Designed for splitting chunks of wood, “rounds”. The large splitting axe, with 3-1/2 lb. head, 3” face & 27” handle, is a superb general-purpose firewood maker. A steel sheath beneath the head reinforces the handle against impact with the wood. Note this axe’s poll is not hardened for use as a sledge. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£68.00
450	Splitting Maul. Designed for splitting apart large chunks of wood, “rounds”. This fine firewood splitter has a heavy head (5-1/2 lbs.) and flaring cheeks for efficient splitting action–and it has a steel sheath just below the head to protect the 31” long hickory handle. Face 2-1/2”. The maul’s hardened flat poll is designed for pounding on a splitting wedge. The axe is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£71.00
460	Splitting Wedge. Splitting Wedges are twisted along their length, so their slender profiles penetrate easily and provide high splitting pressure as they’re driven into the wood. The poll has ground edges. The wedge is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£34.00
465	Small Carpenter's Axe. The cutting edge of this axe is straight with a low blade angle. The curve on the lower edge of the head permits an excellent hand grip. Works well in dry wood for dimensioning and whittling. The head weighs 1-1/2 lbs. Face is 3-1/2” with an 18” handle. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£53.00
475	Large Swedish Carving Axe. A chop axe for hewing bowls and other wooden objects, artistic wood carving and architectural work. This is a good carving tool. The Swedish carving axe is used where efficient production and a rough-hewn texture are your goals. This axe has a wide 4-1/2” curved edge, carried well above the eye. Textured handle is 14” long; head weighs 2 lbs The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£69.00
476	Straight Adze Short Handle This adze has an axe style head with a flat blade for easy cutting. The 3” blade is slightly swept. Weight incl. handle approx 2lb with a handle length of 7”. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£125.00
477	Straight Adze Long Handle As above but with a 25 inch handle This adze has an axe style head with a flat blade for easy cutting. The 3” blade is slightly swept. Weight incl. handle approx 2lb ½. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£139.00
478	Short Gutter Adze.  This adze has an axe style head with a drooped blade for easy cutting. The blade is deeply swept and slightly flattened at the bottom for clean shaping. It is 3” wide with a handle length of 7”. The head weight is 2lb. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£127.00
479	Long Gutter Adze. This premium Swedish adze features a hand forged axe-style head with a nicely drooped blade for easy, efficient cutting. Grasp its 25” hickory axe handle near the end for use with an erect stance and a heavy swing, or hold it just as comfortably 4” to 6” from the end for a compact, fully controlled swing with your elbows braced against your knees. The blade is 3” wide, deeply swept and slightly flattened at the bottom for clean, smooth shaping. Head weight 2 1/2lbs. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£144.00
480	Swedish Broad Axe. Broad axes have evolved to meet the needs of builders who create straight, square timbers from logs. More challenging to use than right-hand or left-hand broad axes, but considerably more versatile, is the straight broad axe 480 The blade is in line with the eye, and the edge is bevelled on both sides like a regular axe. It can be used to hew either side of a timber or its horizontal surface, too. On straight-grained wood it leaves surfaces nearly as clean as a right-hand or left-hand axe. Like those, this axe has a 3-lb. head with 7” face and 20” handle. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£125.00
481	Swedish Broad Axe Angled. You’re probably most familiar with traditional Right-Hand and Left-Hand Axes, which are used on their respective sides of the log. These axes’ heads are both bent and twisted at the forge, and they are bevelled like a chisel on one side only. This lets the axe’s eye and handle stand clear of the timber while the user employs a straight, easy swing to let the flat face of the axe shave the surface like a huge plane. The axe heads weigh 3 lbs., and are 7” wide. 20” textured hickory handles allow short, controlled swings for accurate work. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£136.00
483	Broad Axe 1800 Similar to the No. 1700 below but without the forged socket.  Universal Broad Axes have symmetrical, double-bevelled blades and straight handles. They are mainly used in conjunction with mortising axes for making wood joints. Double bevel, head weight approx. 1600 g, face width 190 mm, overall length 500 mm.		£203.00
484	Broad Axe 1700 An early form of the Scandinavian double-bearded broad axe, with a solid forged socket typical of those made from the Middle Ages until the 18th century. The head is symmetrical and fitted onto a straight handle. The strongly curved cutting edge and wide bevel make this axe ideally suited for joint work and for squaring logs and beams. The concentration of weight near the cutting edge improves directional stability during use. This stunning axe is hand-forged by Master Blacksmith Lars Enander, one head at a time. Double bevel, head weight approx. 1500 g, face width 190 mm, overall length 500 mm.		£292.00
485	Mortise Axe/Loghouse Corner Axe. This is a mortise axe used for cutting out log corners. It has a 2 ¼” edge length with a 20” hickory handle. The weight including the handle is 2lb. 7oz. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fastener.		£70.00
486	Swedish Drawknife. The hickory handles are set on full-length tangs extending straight out from the ends of the blade. The blade is bowed up and curved forward in the centre for effective peeling, shaping and smoothing. The total length is 22 ½”. The blade is 11 ½” in length and 1 ½” wide. It weighs 1lb. 5oz. The tool is provided with a grain-leather sheath with snap fasteners.		£90.00
487	Froe 12" Edge.  This is the tool used to split shingles, shakes and lumber. It is struck with a wooden maul or mallet, pounding the blade into the end of short logs, then quickly pulled back or pushed with the handle to split the wood. It has a 12” iron blade with an 18” hickory handle and Weighs 4lbs. Note tool is not provided with a grain-leather sheath. But does come with a hickory handle.		£70.00
488	Log Dog.  Just over 19-1/2” long and with a weight of just under 1-1/2 lbs. Hand forged with hardened points and ideal for controlling logs during work.		£36.00
489	Traditional Log Scribe. (Compass model)  Log Scribe Gransfors traditional Scandinavian log scribe is a standard tool used in building a log house. The log scribe is used to draw between the upper side and the bottom side of two horizontal logs in order to copy over the profile of the upper side of the lower log to the lower side of the upper log. Then, the upper log is hewed to match the scribe line, thus insuring a good fit without any space between your logs. Opens 8 inches and weighs 1-3/4 lbs.		£80.00
490-1	Throwing Competition Axe. Traditionally the double bit axe had one blade for cutting and the second slightly blunter for knots and groundwork. Popular because of its balanced feel, it is now used as a competition-throwing axe. The Throwing Axe has a 29” straight hickory handle 3lb head 6” faces to the bits. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheaths with snap fasteners.		£100.00

490-2	Double Bit Working Axe 35" Handle. These stunning double-bit axes have exceptional balance. The Double Bit working Axe has a 35” handle with swelled knob and excels as a working axe for felling & trimming. The head weighs 3 lbs and the faces of the bits are about 6”. The axe is fitted with a tight-grained hickory handle and provided with a grain-leather sheaths with snap fasteners.		£105.00
4991	French Trade Axe/Dakota Tomahawk Ancient Axes Collection – Hand forged to order by Lars Enander This axe is based on the axes that were used by the French when trading with the Native American Indians.  Straight handle: 60 cm Weight including handle under 1 kg		£135.00
4992	British Trade Axe/Belt Axe Ancient Axes Collection – Hand forged to order by Lars Enander  This axe is also based on a trading axe, this time it’s a British version of the one above. A sturdier axe for more standard hatchet or small axe work. Straight handle: 60 cm Weight including handle approximately 1 kg		£135.00
408	Leather Cover Please state your axe type and model number when ordering a cover. Prices are per cover so please note a double-headed axe has two covers, but you can order covers individually.		£10.50
300-E	Axe Book		£1.50
4031	Axe File Gransfors standard everyday sharpening tool for your axe complete with leather cover.		£23.00
4032	Axe Diamond Gransfors premium everyday sharpening tool for your axe complete with leather cover.		£26.00
4033	Axe Stone Gransfors sharpening stone coarse one side and fine on the reverse. Use to keep your axe in tiptop condition.		£21.00

501	Two Lugged Chopping Axe A Swedish axe developed during the 7th century and first used on the island of Gotland and in central parts of Sweden. The two lugs below the eye give the axe its characteristic look. The edge is short and straight. The chopping axe is thought to have been used primarily for felling trees as well as for timbering when building houses and boats. Axes with a short edge, about 7 cm long and weighing about 1 kg had been used for felling and lopping trees right up into the 20th century. This replica, forged by hand, is based on an 11th century axe discovered in Mästermyr on Gotland. The axe was found lying in a carpenter's toolbox, which indicates that it belonged to a versatile craftsman. The original axe is exhibited at the Museum of National Antiquities in Stockholm. Straight handle: 75 cm Length of edge: 7 cm Weight (including handle): Approx. 1.3 kg		£155.00
503	Two Lugged Bearded Axe The wide-bearded axe was one of the most important tools of the Viking Age. It was primarily used for hewing the beams and planks needed for building boats and houses (skiftesverkhus). The head of this axe is of iron and has a forge-welded carbon steel cutting edge and double bevelled face. Patterned after an axe found on Gotland Island.		£169.00
505	Four-Lugged Chopping Axe Ancient Axes Collection – Hand forged to order by Lars Enander A Norwegian axe from the 7th century which was developed into a western Scandinavian type. It is characterized by its four eye-lugs: two above and two below the eye. The axe has a relatively wide, curved edge. Archaeological findings indicate that this type of axe probably formed part of people's personal equipment. It was used both as a hatchet and as a working axe, but also as weapon in battle before the actual battleaxe was developed. This replica, forged by hand, is based on an axe dating back to the 9th century, and was found in Skåne in the southern part of Sweden. The original axe is exhibited at the Museum Kulturen in Lund. Straight handle: 60 cm Length of edge: 12 cm Weight including handle approximately 1 kg		£165.00
507	Battle Axe Long Handle Ancient Axes Collection – Hand forged to order by Lars Enander This style of axe was developed in the Nordic countries during the 10th century. It is characterized by its four eye-lugs: two above and two below the eye. The axe has a wide, thin, curved blade with an accentuated steel edge. The battleaxe was common in the Nordic countries during the Viking Age and was considered the height of the fashion. The axe was primarily used in battle, but also signified the power and dignity of its owner. The replica, forged by hand, is based on an axe used during the Viking Age. The original is exhibited at Jämtlands Läns Museum in Östersund. Straight handle: 85 cm Length of edge: 20 cm Weight including handle approximately 1.2 kg		£295.00
509	The two extra long beards of this axe make it very efficient at hewing beams and boat planks. The head is offset to the left (right bevel); the handle is slightly curved and textured for a better grip. Based on a historical axe on display at the Roskilde Viking Museum. Leather sheath not included. Head weight ca. 1100 g, face width ca. 370 mm, overall length ca. 600 mm.		£265.00
511	Bearded Axe with Eye-Socket Ancient Axes Collection – Hand forged to order by Lars Enander A Northern European axe from the 12th century. Axes with eye-sockets started to appear in the early Middle Ages in Europe. They had a long sturdy eye-socket and also a wide edge. It was used for timbering and to split logs, it might also have been used for some carpentry. This replica is based on several axe types from the early Middle Ages. Straight handle: 60 cm Length of edge: 12 cm Weight including handle approximately 1.1 kg		£145.00
4983	Francisca Since ancient history, axes were used as both tools and weapons, apart from serving as symbols of status and cult items. This is evident from the many burial site excavations where axes have been found. In some Central European graves, a special model called the Francisca has been found. Burial site discoveries have also taught us that the Francisca was common during the period 500 - 750 AD and that it was initially used by the Franks. It is clear that the form of the axe is developed for it to function as an effective throwing weapon. 0.8 kg haft included Blade circa 10 cm Haft 49 cm		£195.00

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