Gransfors Outdoor Axe...

[The Big Lebowski]

I gather this has been floating about for a few years. Curious how real use is with it?

Looks like a sturdy cross between a hatchet and a splitting maul, all be it on a very small scale if I'm right...

Cheers, al.

 

[Man of Tanith]

I've one of these bad boys. Saw one on a campcraft course last year and covetted one until i snapped.
Awesome springs to mind. it covers all firewood needs from spring to late autumn, is nice and comfy for carving work, i've even felled a substantial Ash tree with only this axe.
Also because it isn't massive you can fit it in a pack without being concerned about it pulling you down when covering distances.
And you are right a cross between a hatchet and splitting maul is an accurate description

 

[Stew]

I think someone ha one for sale either here or British blades. Can't remember where I saw it now!

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Thanks guy's...

That's all I needed to know : )

Regards, al.

 

[malley]

Is it possible to get these without the Mears logo?

 

[Gill]

the one in classifieds does not have it !

 

[Mesquite]

Is it possible to get these without the Mears logo?

Yes... if you buy one from outside the UK

the one in classifieds does not have it !

That's because they bought in the EU

 

[malley]

the one in classifieds does not have it !

aha! Hadn't seen it. Cheers.

 

[malley]

aha! Hadn't seen it. Cheers.

Also recall someone posting a link to a place in Europe selling them with some kind of bag/pouch?

 

[The Big Lebowski]

I dont have a problem with the RM logo... With it, you also get customer support!

Just a thought, al.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Been thinking about this bl@@dy thing all day.... Nearly hit 'purchase' twice.

Its mainly the price tbh. Not that I can't afford it as a treat. I'm just tight.

God, I hate choices

 

[Imagedude]

You only need 1 axe.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Hmmm....

I might have a bit of a problem with the recent purchase and my backpack. So a pack axe for solo's might be a good choice.

Have another two to shift. So I will, in the end, only have two!

 

[Imagedude]

I purchased 17Kg of carbon steel today to make axes with, watch this space!!

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Cool

Best you get hammering then... I want to see moocho axe'ness at the meet!

 

[salad]

Is it possible to get these without the Mears logo?

Yes it is mate, they sell them in high street stores here http://www.globetrotter.de/de/shop/detail.php?mod_nr=133351&k_id=1009&hot=0

 

[Retired Member southey]

You only need 1 axe.

wrong!

 

[salad]

I have owned one for a while which I have just moved on as I am not getting to use it.
They are great little light weight axes, the bit is slightly thicker than a SFA which makes them great splitters they are also good for carving. I think its a good axe for someone who does a lot of walking and wants a light axe to take with them.
For me personally I have found that when I am hiking I just bring a knife which is why I have just sold mine on as it really should be used. I am thinking of replacing it with its big brother the wilderness axe for use when I am camping from a fixed base.
Looking at the shape of the bit from the top view of the wilderness axe on uncle rays website it look very similar to the shape of the bit of the outdoor axe just much bigger and without the metal collar .

 

[salad]

Here you go top profile pic

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/snaper1/Knives/P1010948.jpg