Which of these two axes!
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I'm not an axe expert,but. I bought a Gransfors Wildlife hatchet. It is really well made. It arrived quite sharp,but, after having a go at sharpening and restoring two old axes I'm quite confident of referbishing an axe head. I can even re-helve an axe to a very reasonable standard. If I were to buy an axe now, I might well try one of the cheaper Swedish axes and have a go at honing/tuning it up myself rather than splashing out the full wonga on a GF.
But, having said this, the GF is a very nicely made product, and worth the dosh.
But, having said this, the GF is a very nicely made product, and worth the dosh.
Thanks gents!
Just to clarify,I have two GB axes,but just wondered if it was worth trying the
Hultafors over the GB when it came to the small forest axe!?
C da C.
Just to clarify,I have two GB axes,but just wondered if it was worth trying the
Hultafors over the GB when it came to the small forest axe!?
C da C.
I have both the GFB SFA and the HultaforsHunter/forest axe.
The SFA is lighter and slimmer in the shaft and I find I can use it for roughing out carvings as well as limbing splitting and other heavy chores.
I find the Hult too clumsty for carving projects but a bit better for heavy tasks....love em both though!
Both excellent quality and value for money.
It all comes down to what you want from your axe!
The SFA is lighter and slimmer in the shaft and I find I can use it for roughing out carvings as well as limbing splitting and other heavy chores.
I find the Hult too clumsty for carving projects but a bit better for heavy tasks....love em both though!
Both excellent quality and value for money.
It all comes down to what you want from your axe!
There in lies the problem John,I want them to do the job of a small forest axe!!
Maybe I should stick with GB as I don't need the 'Hunter' part of the Hultafors,
ie,the rounded pol.
Or maybe I should give one a try as a change as it does'nt sound like there is much between them!
Cheers.
Chris
Maybe I should stick with GB as I don't need the 'Hunter' part of the Hultafors,
ie,the rounded pol.
Or maybe I should give one a try as a change as it does'nt sound like there is much between them!
Cheers.
Chris
The differences are minimal realy but the Hult is heavier...and for the heavier end of a SFAs work....
