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  1. Dave Budd

    I got bored

    I had a group in the woods last weekend and the poor chaps were plumb tuckered out by 8:30pm and turned in for the night. So I figured I'd retire to the workshop for a little pottering before bed. I ended up decorating my new personal chopper. I have named it "The Procrastinator" I fitted...
  2. Angst

    Gransfors Bruks Axe/Hatchet Sheaths

    Hi...as most of you know I am continually expanding my range of masks for Gransfors Bruks Axes...I currently make them for: Ray Mears Wilderness Scandinavian Small Forest Wildlife Hunters Outdoor Small American Felling please note that there are sometimes discrepancies in head...
  3. M

    New life for an old axe

    I was given an old kent pattern axe head that had seen better days but as it was a Sorsby, Sheffield steel job; i decided it was perfect for modding. The shape which was chosen to preserve almost all the original cutting edge but reduce the weight, was plasma cut out slowly and cooled through...
  4. M

    Kuksa !

    I started this project in the spring. It has sat in my 'to do' basket for months I have spent the summer learning new skills and traveling around the West Country. Last week I finally sat down with my MiniMac knife and finished him off. I've just taken multiple orders for more. Looks...
  5. Fatbob

    Gilpin and whitehouse axe re handled

    Hi all here is my Gilpin and Whitehouse axe that I got of the bay for a tenner, I have cleaned it up sharpened it and re handled in hickory, the head weighs 2lb and the handle is as long as my forearm so its quite top heavy but very good at splitting logs:) Hope you like it.
  6. Samon

    Axe gallery!

    Axes, the wildmans best friend! From building cabins, felling trees and to splitting wood for your fire, the axe will always be a handy and attractive tool. So, why not have a dedicated axe gallery!? a place for all of us to post our treasured collections and arty pictures of our favourite...
  7. xavierdoc

    Gransfors Bruks Swedish Carving Axe (large, R handed), Large Gutter Adze

    +++++All NOW SPF +++++ UK buyers over 18yr old only. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gransfors Bruks Swedish Carving Axe (Right handed, large). This is an excellent tool but I...
  8. Angst

    Everything I've made in the last ten days or so....

    Hi...thought i'd get everything out to see what it looked like altogether...i've been doing a lot of mixes with browns/black/mahogany etc and different finish permutations and wanted to see the over-all effect...hope you like!...sorry for the naff idoor/flash photography, pouring outside...
  9. Samon

    Mountain man kit!

    Mountain men, the long beared lone wolves of human history! Men of their own destiny, men of simple and honest upkeep. Real men! ;) :rolleyes: Haha, I've been toying with some bits and bobs lately and came up with a nice wee mountain man set up for the woods, trying to keep it traditional and...
  10. Angst

    Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet sheath for sale ...brown & brass

    ***WITHDRAWN***Hi...Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet sheath for sale.....made from lovely stiff 3.5/4mm veg tan shoulder and embossed with with my makers mark...hand-dyed brown...black artificial sinew, thick welt, black edge kote and brown finish with brass press stud....£22-50 by paypal and...
  11. Angst

    Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe sheath...custom stained glas window...the first!

    Hi... for sale...custom Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe sheath made from thick 4mm veg tan shoulder leather...hand-dyed and hand-painted with fiebings black and several colours mixed by myself...black and red artificial sinew, nickel press stud, thick welt and edge-koted and finished off...
  12. Angst

    Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe sheath in black...thick!!! 5mm leather

    Hi... for sale...Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe sheath made from MONSTER 5mm veg tan shoulder leather...hand-dyed with fiebings black...dark green artificial sinew, nickel press stud, huge welt and all polished up with black fiebings 'finish'....this is the last of this shape i'll be making...
  13. Angst

    Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe custom-dyed sheaths...four of them

    Hi...ok heres the last 4 made especially for sale on bcuk, I'll leave them on for a week then they go elsewhere...made from thick 4mm veg tan leather and embossed with with my makers mark either on front or back...hand-dyed with fiebings dyes that i've mixed myself so theyre totally...
  14. Samon

    GB Small forest axe sheath? Mine broke, and I need a new one.

    Hello chaps, earlier today after hours of work with my GB sfa axe the sheath/mask strap broke! I've been pouding with the back of the axe to drive in dozens of thick stakes into the ground and the slackness of the strap must have meant it got hit a few times and it eventually just broke and flew...
  15. bradleybuckman

    Kydex Axe Mask

    A while back I saw a post on another forum from someone that had bought a kydex sheath for their Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe. There is something about leather that I really like and prefer, but I also thought that this looked sturdy and reliable. I don't know a thing about kydex, but...
  16. Retired Member southey

    Stainforths and Severourick hatchet

    Withdrawn,
  17. Samon

    New axe or old axe?

    *UPDATED* 15 Sep! I was thinking about this the other night after a day out in an orchard... Should I buy a new axe or just use the old ones I have laying around? Seeing all the lovely shaped and styled axes on the market and looking at my old and quite tatty axes I was considering buying a...
  18. udamiano

    A damascus forest style Axe

    To any makers, I'm after a damascus axe similar shape to the GB SFA but a bit bigger. Ive seen some real beauties over the years on BCUK and BB, and finally convinced myself that a me Christmas present is in order. please PM if your able to help thanx Day
  19. Biker

    Carpenter's Axe for sale

    £25 inc P&P. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. SOLD, PENDING FUNDS. To Wild Thing