A GB axe alternative ?

[Paullyfuzz]

What's out there in the same quality bracket as Gransfors ?

 

[juttle]

I have a Wetterlings Carpenters Axe which I use primarily for carving, and can't fault it! Holds a superb edge and didn't need that much work to get it there initially. I also use a cheaop Husky hatchet which also takes a good edge, but took a hell of a lot of work to get it there in the first place!

Qualitywise, the husky is nowhere near the GB stuff, but the Wetterlings, well, its a good as any GB axe I've used in the past - and a damn site cheaper!

Just my twopenn'th - no affiliations, bla....

 

[British Red]

Wetterlings, Hultafors are about the same

Reeves, Ennockson, Cegga are better - in that they are made by an individual craftsman and the heads are full finished rather than left in the forged state

 

[John Fenna]

I rather like the Hultafors - but the handle is thicker than the SFA which can be good or bad depending on personal preference.

 

[mountainm]

Don't discount old tools. My Talabot takedown carver I got off Biker is brilliant. And my brades is an excellent splitter.

 

[Peter_t]

oxhead are very good but they seem to be unknown to bushcraft

pete

 

[SimonM]

We use Hultafors with the Explorers, good tools that hold an edge well.

Simon

 

[heath]

What kind of axe are you after?

 

[Paullyfuzz]

Well, Ive had a GB and all was fine but I got rid of it for some reason. I need a new axe and want to try something other than GB. It's just for general camp stuff, splitting and chopping etc.

 

[palace]

I rather like the Hultafors - but the handle is thicker than the SFA which can be good or bad depending on personal preference.

I like Hultafors I have 2 both superb; at least 6 of my other axes are old Kent Pattern axes as well as a few of Hunters pattern Elwell & Brades the later axes all off fleabay & re hafted

 

[demographic]

I have a Wetterlings Carpenters Axe which I use primarily for carving, and can't fault it! Holds a superb edge and didn't need that much work to get it there initially. I also use a cheaop Husky hatchet which also takes a good edge, but took a hell of a lot of work to get it there in the first place!

Qualitywise, the husky is nowhere near the GB stuff, but the Wetterlings, well, its a good as any GB axe I've used in the past - and a damn site cheaper!

Just my twopenn'th - no affiliations, bla....

Funny, I was under the impression that Wetterlings made the old style Husqvarna hatchet and that Hultafors makes the new version.

I have the old version which seems to me to be very good quality, no idea about the new ones.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Wetterlings, Hultafors are about the same

Reeves, Ennockson, Cegga are better - in that they are made by an individual craftsman and the heads are full finished rather than left in the forged state

Any pics Hugh!

 

[Paullyfuzz]

I actually had a Cegga, but then traded it but got ripped off and so my Cegga is now being used by some ****** for free.

 

[Retired Member southey]

How about a Roselli?

SFA Vs Roselli

 

[Everything Mac]

Wetterlings, Hultafors are about the same

Reeves, Ennockson, Cegga are better - in that they are made by an individual craftsman and the heads are full finished rather than left in the forged state

I concur.

In terms of quality, ie fit and finish wetterlings are about the same.

Hultafors make very good axes too. I have their Scandinavian forest axe equivalent and it is a cracker. Though out of the box it was not quite up there with GB, the grain of the haft wasn't perfectly straight and the fitting of the head had split some wood at he top of the eye; but it was half the price. So I'll not complain.


Custom made axes are of a superior quality. Though you will pay the premium in most cases.
I would love a cegga axe.

Check out the axes by John Neeman. Cracking tools.


If by quality you mean as a working tool. There are numerous brands that will equal and surpass GB axes. Older Kent pattern axes are excellent tools.
I have. Couple and they are both wickedly sharp and will answer the call day in day out. I've also found they need little touching up after a carving session.

Andy

 

[Scaniaman]

Hi!

New member for starters, just browsing the forums tonight. First post!
+1 for the Roselli (R850)!
I have this and the Wetterlings LHA. And both split better than the Gransfors SFA, big time. Since I mostly use my axe for splitting, the Roselli is my go to axe from now on. Par it with saw and Mora, and that's about it

Mat

 

[tamoko]

S. Djarv very good axe, Lee Reeves belt Axe, Norlund 24in.

 

[British Red]

Any pics Hugh!

 

[Teepee]

Those are stunning Red!

 

[spiritwalker]

les strouds just put his name to one
http://lesstroud.ca/news/announcing-the-bushman-axe-by-survivorman-les-stroud

dont know anything about it though lol think the prototype was shown at the bushcraft show.

I love my gerber paxxe axe but i only split wood not carve or anything