Axe manufacturer Gränsfors Bruk presented by Outdrr Play
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9 жыл бұрынIn Outdrr Plays first documentary film you will get an inside look into the world of renowned axe manufacturer Gränsfors Bruk, who still makes handcrafted high quality axes in Northern Sweden. Correction: Gabriel owned Gränsfors Bruk from 1985-2009.
Produced by Tajga Production. www.tajgaproduction.com
@BelenusValikonis 7 жыл бұрын
As an aspiring blacksmith, I have a huge amount of respect for this company and its ideals. They COULD go the mass-production factory route with it and expand their business, but they don't, in order to preserve the tradition of hand-forged products. They're very successful businessmen, but they're not money-hungry. I hope to carry on that same tradition in my own business model later down the road. Gränsfors Bruk is a golden example of quality without resorting to cutting edge technology (pun intended) to get a pristine, near "perfect" shape and temper to their products. The world needs more talented, passionate craftsman - not more factories!
@SWEmanque 7 жыл бұрын
The interesting thing is that before they went bancrupt they did make the typical massproduced axes. When they went bancrupt they only sold 500 axes a year, so they stopped everything and started to reclaim all the knowledge they had lost in searsh of making axes that looked modern. They bought every old axe they could and all the old books about axes and working with them. They also decided to cut all the fancy bitts out of manufacturing and focused on the simplest and most basic ways possible. They also started to contact all stores directly, instead of going through a middle man because the middle men only wanted to buy really cheap axes. Then they took insperation from the car industry that had started to realise that in order to make the cars stand out and make people understand the cars they had to have information tied closely to the product. GB took that idea to heart and that is why you get a small book with every axe, so that people undertand the value of the product.
@GitHubStiizz 3 жыл бұрын
SWEmanque going back to their roots seemed like the best idea. My friend sent me this video to show me his dream axe.. well now I’m on the same boat haha
@KrisHammes Жыл бұрын
How did you own blacksmithing journey go Josh?
@phoenixrising4073 Жыл бұрын
@@KrisHammes Josh died during a horrible accident while using an axe. Since the axe he was using was not a Gränsfors, the head of the axe came loose during a particularly intense splitting session. It was rumored that the axe head achieved a height of 20 meters before coming back down and smashing Josh's skull. He will be remembered for his love of blacksmithing and oil painting. RIP friend.
@hippy9835 8 жыл бұрын
I am 3rd generation user of this axe I still have the axes my grandfather have bought ps am 61 years old please do NOT make any painted axes and please do not change your making process as I have a son and a grandson in front of me. Many thanks for being my most favorite axe !
@heardashot 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful post. If that does not speak volumes for the quality of this product, I do not know what would. Well done, good health to you. Greetings from Ireland.
@zpetar 3 жыл бұрын
This is how I imagine sustainable economy. Products that can be used whole life and even few generations. Products made so good people don't feel any need to replace them with something better. Quality should never suffer because of quantity. These axes for sure are more expensive. But there is huge satisfaction when I buy something I know I will use it my whole life.
@JohnSmith-rm7xk 7 жыл бұрын
Love it. Proud to own an axe from a company that hasn't "sold out" or performed a "bait and switch" tactic. I will gladly keep supporting companies like this. A Quality Product for sure.
@chrislincoln7455 6 ай бұрын
Agreed !!!
@happyknife8785 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with mine that I think I might go out to the shed and just hold it after watching this
@erichensley6370 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Littlelamb2023 3 жыл бұрын
😂 nice comment
@Twinkyboy 3 жыл бұрын
do you mind if we hold it together?
@krisgoodgroves2654 2 жыл бұрын
I took delivery of my first one yesterday. I cannot stop holding it. Soon as i pick it up i smile.
@jeanettewest 3 жыл бұрын
I own a Hunters Axe for the past seven years. I love this tool and make sure I have it everytime I go into the woods.
@greyfells2829 4 жыл бұрын
I love the human element of the axe's creation, I own 2 axes from Gransfors and they are two of my most prized possessions. I hope one day I'll be forging my own tools, and I'll have this company in a little northern town to thank for it. Inspiring, seriously thank you for putting in the extra effort and not just being off the shelf rubbish.
@taffysnotbet.7273 3 жыл бұрын
I would be quite happy to wait a year for delivery of one of those masterpieces. Each one is unique and bloody awesome too.
@montelbooner 7 жыл бұрын
And that's why you're the best in the world at making first class Axes. Love my small forest axe, best multi use tool I've ever owned. Keep it up !
@j.r.zavala 5 жыл бұрын
I need to enter a comment, as a proud owner of the small forest axe and owner of other vintage axe brands, the Gränfors Bruk is in a league of its own and a quantum leap in quality and pride of ownership. I treasure my working collection of axes, mostly vintage...i.e., Norlund, Plumb, Kelly Works, to name a few, but find the G.B. to fit my needs and overall utility, the best. A few refinements here and there to the handle, but out of the box it is a beautiful tool to behold. A must have in all regards and of heirloom quality where it will be handed off to my sons...they will surely enjoy it to the utmost. Thank you for such an amazing end item...stay true to your values and keep the dream alive, quality over quantity! Littleton, Colorado USA
@surfearth1 6 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how much you see and hear about this axe on KZfaq keep up the good work and tradition. People are getting sick of wasting their money on Chinese made junk. It’s a waste of time and bad for the environment when all you do is throw it away. Your way of respectful production will prevail. Nice work gentlemen and hello from the USA!
@erichensley6370 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Littlelamb2023 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more!
@tweezerjam 3 жыл бұрын
When you’re initialing your work you know there’s a lot of pride put into that product. Impressive 👍🏼
@JonTheBrush 5 жыл бұрын
My Axe is one of my most treasured things, just love them they are works of art as well as tools!
@lohikarhu734 3 жыл бұрын
I spent two weeks at Gränsfors Bruck, they had a traditional blacksmith course, so I was able to see the work there just about every day, and they have a 'modernised' forging and finishing method, but the core is still forging and human skills. The forging to within a few mm of the finished axe means that the steel is worked into its shape, not just cut away, or ground away, which, I believe, makes for better characteristics in the blade...and the handles are so well-formed, after all of this experience with axes, that the axe just has that *"feel"* in the hands... If you need an axe that works, and keeps working, and lets you work with it, get the right axe for the job from Gränsfors Bruck!
@aecrim085 8 жыл бұрын
you can really give this axes to your grandchildren and they can also give them to next generations with the same enthusiam as you.
@adventurefocus5319 3 жыл бұрын
So I stumbled upon this video and I can honestly say that this video deserves an award! Beautifully done and put together! I really want to own one of these! :D
@yakoobjunior9631 6 жыл бұрын
Great to see a company as famous as Gransfors Bruk maintain its traditional method of manufacturing axes and not mass produced in some country which is only interested in the $
@jeremyk5414 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Oregon and I don’t ever go into the woods without my small forest axe thank you MB for making my axe ❤️
@travisrudolph3431 2 жыл бұрын
MB made mine as well 😎
@khosrowjalali7898 2 жыл бұрын
This was one of the most inspiration videos I have watched in a long while.
@MrTangent 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Gränsfors Bruk axes are simply stunning. Exceptional quality.
@OneEyePI 7 жыл бұрын
Just the most beautiful things. Surely the gold standard in axes today.
@leiflundquist468 4 жыл бұрын
Världens bästa yxsmeder! Svensk kvalitet och tradition när den är som bäst.
@ZenithRadio 8 жыл бұрын
Love their axes. Bought two of the Hunters Axe, hung one on the wall. Beauty.
@binghiboi8004 3 жыл бұрын
Top Shelf Toolmakers. The balance and ergonomics are unparalleled.
@justinfranks8222 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very nice. Appreciate your craftsmanship and dedication to excellent methods.
@freetaylor72 8 жыл бұрын
got one of the small forest axes, love it, very well made and it will shave your face right out of the box. I will be buying a bigger one real soon!
@ShaneHerrick 8 жыл бұрын
As an timbersports axe thrower, and forester, I have used these axes for all sorts of projects... from throwing them to honing logs for cabins, these axes have served me will. Great axes.
@canuckloyalist4681 6 жыл бұрын
Quality and craftsmanship still exist! Yes I am proud to say I do own one- their splitting maul. I consider it to be a heirloom tool that will be passed down when I am done.
@vintageliving 9 жыл бұрын
I own 4 of these myself and couldn't be happier. Here in America, our forests are primarily made up of much harder woods but I have no problem with it with these fine tools. My only complaint with GB is how hard it's gotten to find a "straighter" grained helve. I have to call the dealers to have them hand picked in order to insure that I get a really good straight grained & well mounted helve. However, that complaint is minor because I always find one, it might take a few months of waiting on different shipments but I do eventually find one. On the bright side of that, my axes are truly some of the finest that come out of the factory. Gransfors is truly a lifetime tool!!! Thanks for such an awesome video....
@OutdrrPlayOfficial 9 жыл бұрын
Hog Wylder thanks for commenting, hopefully you will soon see more of Gränsfors on Outdrr Play...
@andreasschrader6925 3 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of tools you are producing. Hope you will stay long in Business with your way of quality tools.
@scottyhughes9179 2 жыл бұрын
I own two of their axes, they are superb tools.This is a fabulous documentary.
@livelife4471 3 жыл бұрын
I bought two of these axes this year. Very happy with them. First rate quality product. Don't change a thing, your product delivers exactly what the customer wants.
@blublublublublublub 8 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for uploading i always wanted to know how these axes are made
@explorethebush 5 жыл бұрын
I will buy one next week based on your ethos to keep the axes true to traditional methods. Well done
@lohikarhu734 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you did buy one, and are now a happy Gränsfors user!
@lennartoberg292 Жыл бұрын
Their axebook is really good ! I have had my large cleaver axe for 8 years and it is still in mint condition.
@mrben9364 8 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these axes. I started off with a splitting maul which has stood up to years of abuse. I have since bought a superbly made small forest axe and I have a small splitting axe on its way. Im looking forward to purchasing the throwing axe in the near distant future.
@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 4 жыл бұрын
Just got my first one yesterday. The wilderness model and it is a work of art in the quality is the best.
@goodndead8064 8 жыл бұрын
Love Gransfors Bruk!
@leoaugustsson8726 3 жыл бұрын
I have inherited an gränsfors ax from my dad, It’s about 20 years old and it works like a new one. Amazing axes
@kissing88 4 жыл бұрын
What a legendary axe company. Waiting on a Gransfors bruks hand hatchet to arrive :D
@gschissena 4 жыл бұрын
DG - Daniel Gräntz made mine . Thank you ! Great Tool !
@stonemarten1400 9 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of your Gransfors axes and think they are a great product. I love the traditional look and materials, but more importantly, I have just chopped through a fallen birch tree that was blocking a bridleway using your axe - sharp and a pleasure to use.
@Savagewoodworker 4 жыл бұрын
i just got one of these gifted to me. I am so excited to test it out
@uruk- 3 жыл бұрын
This is great, what a pleasure to buy from such a compagny
@everettweeks2195 4 жыл бұрын
Live in Germany. Just bought the forest axe, should arrive in a week. I am proud to finally have such a quality tool.
@timvb2 8 жыл бұрын
I own a Swedish carving axe and a broad axe made by Granfors.Both very excellent tools and do their job quite well!
@comesefosseantani231 2 жыл бұрын
Superb tools. I believe web haven't in Italy such kind of special tools. Really great !
@arthurbikemad 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, I want them all... own just two... thank you.
@Tearstank Жыл бұрын
Love this, I love tools that can be used for generations, means way way way less waste. Whem I get my house I will get a Gränsfors setup for sure.
@marcuswright1484 4 жыл бұрын
My brother has our grandfather's. It was first in our father's hands so I agree. Keep things the way you have. Don't change a thing. Because you have never done it wrong. People will have to be patient with for quality. It's something this world's new kids don't totally understand.
@aleksejm2282 9 жыл бұрын
Ohh nice shortmovie!
@fabiancanada8876 3 жыл бұрын
They are fantastic axes/hatchets (I have 6 different shapes&sizes). I got my first one about 20 years ago and my last one about 5 years ago, they are still in excellent condition. I would buy them again anytime.
@JadeRabbit-1 3 жыл бұрын
great stuff, love my Gränsfors Bruk i hope it lasts me many years..
@1873Winchester 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Gränsfors splitting maul. It's very nice but I was somewhat let down when I bought for a few euros, a 2nd hand finnish Billnäs 12/2 axe-head and fitted it with a new handle I made myself. It's a general purpose forestry axe, not a dedicated splitting axe, but I always pick that axe when I go to split wood now. It's lighter and splits just as well so it's a lot easier to split with it.
@stevekreitler9349 3 жыл бұрын
A man recently brought me a Gransfors Bruk hand axe to sharpen- he had used it for some extremely rough work, and it was slightly dull. I easily returned it to the knife sharp edge that it came with. It's always a pleasure to sharpen a good tool!
@Vivungisport 8 жыл бұрын
I own 3 GB axes today. A couple years ago i lost my first ( a forest ) ax under a bunch of spruce branches a whole year ( I am embarrassed). Anyway, when I returned to the cottage next year and didn't find my large ax, I started to look in the area where I last cut down trees. Finally i saw the ax, and to my surprise it looked as it was newly purchased, only a bit powder rust on the axhead. But the wooden shaft was completely intact !!! Ready to go :))
@randywarnock2937 3 жыл бұрын
I have used and given as gifts many of their axes.
@Wieselkatze 8 жыл бұрын
i wanna go to sweden and visit the town. I have heard they have a shop at their factory. I wanna buy every single product they have, I love the products
@TimWngn 8 жыл бұрын
I've been there and it sure is a spectacle. The factory and shop are next to each other and a café is just down the road. The village is beautiful and typical for a swedish village. The factory and shop is right next to a beautiful stream that they once used for power. They also have a axe museum of all kinds of old axes and historical reproductions with a chopping block and wood so that you can try them all out. The shop has some special, custom axes that are not mass produced that are for sale. The tours are free of charge and the guides have so much knowledge about the whole process, it's amazing. I would return in a heartbeat.
@Wieselkatze 8 жыл бұрын
Tim Karlsson hehe :) thank you for the information and for sharing your experience !
@codywitt2718 3 жыл бұрын
They are incredibly well built I love mine and will never go back to a cheap pace again
@The.Alabama.Woodsman 5 жыл бұрын
Getting one ASAP!
@bannablitz247 6 жыл бұрын
This is yet another reason why I am saving money to buy a small forest axe. Everything I have ever heard is that they are the finest axes out there with a human touch that makes no two exactly alike.
@commonsensecamper 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, just subbed
@22busy43 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first one. It arrives on Monday.
@jeffk462 8 жыл бұрын
very nice video
@wtfmrb293 Жыл бұрын
Love the former owner. What a good human being
@garyaustin7254 3 жыл бұрын
Top video so interesting! 👍
@torpilo 8 жыл бұрын
A good combo with GB, Mora Eriksson 711 appears at 4:00
@azilon007 4 жыл бұрын
they almost got it at 7:15 as well, could have been a nice trick at 7:11 !
@KadirYildiran 6 жыл бұрын
Hayranım bu balta modeline🖒🖒👏👏👏
@jessewellsproductions3979 7 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! loss of words! Wow!!!
@davidcann6021 3 жыл бұрын
I love my axe, it's like holding a piece of artwork but it has purpose.
@erichensley6370 3 жыл бұрын
Now you really make me want to spend the money on one or two of these axes...
@beerhunter272 6 жыл бұрын
I have many vintage GB axes, but there is very little information out there on their model names and dates. Any ideas where I can get some history on them? I notice a collection on the walls there so surely there are catalogues available???
@panama-canada 4 жыл бұрын
I like it - no matter what the demand is - we'll produce X number of axes because that's how they're properly produced. Quality before quantity. That's how you can charge more.
@Iamtheoverlander 6 жыл бұрын
I just bought two of these axes today in Denver Colorado, I could tell they were Quality, then came home to do research in what I purchased, Wow! I'm going into the mountains and cutting a tree down tomorrow. :)
@vr66luke 3 жыл бұрын
Love my small forest axe
@rogerbond7811 3 жыл бұрын
As an engineer I really like what I have just watched. Much prefer the unpainted finish I always wonder what paint is hiding. Wish I had use for one.
@KeyserSoseRulz 6 жыл бұрын
the company is the people working on it. if only every corporation really understood this ….
@johngonzalez1193 3 жыл бұрын
soooo freaking cool
@dring83 3 жыл бұрын
i want to own one of these!!
@markmoreno7295 3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 of their axes. The carving axe and the carpenter's axe. Both are wonderful. But I have been patiently waiting for the small gutter adze. After I buy that one, I will buy other axes as well.
@vanman724 6 жыл бұрын
Anybody else Groovin on the sound of that hammer?
@djrobbligidy 3 жыл бұрын
Please don’t increase production to meet demand. Keep them halfway rare and unique. It’s truly remarkable that the Smith making each one initials them.
@mephista55 4 жыл бұрын
I love my Scandinavian! !!! Love it!!!!
@mansoreaa 8 жыл бұрын
I like this axes
@libsead 8 жыл бұрын
Best Axes ever!!!
@evaldbjrnevik8869 8 жыл бұрын
Innponerande at det fortsatt er ein øksefabrikk som produsere handlaga økser med høg kvalitet 😊
@craigmurphy163 7 жыл бұрын
The best axe on earth i youse mine every day of the week havnt sharpened ir for over 2 years even though i have the stone to do it that is with my maul my forest axe is so sharp went camping and raced a 7 yr old at 7.30 in morning to cut through a log i won but ended driving to hospitalal 2 hrs away with my leg open my fault but after stitches drove back and carreid on camping great weekend
@axpxoxlxlxo 7 жыл бұрын
Your comment is all over the place pal
@cjm9860 7 жыл бұрын
it gave me a headache
@ambrose8496 7 жыл бұрын
CRAIG MURPHY jeeze man. slow down. lay off the coffee. by the way you lost. the 7 year old who finished last but didnt have to drive two hours away and sit and get stitches won.
@jacksonbradds3840 7 жыл бұрын
go easy on the white powder
@k.f.murphy3764 7 жыл бұрын
If you haven't sharpened your axe in over two years, you aren't using it.
@dlighted8861 3 жыл бұрын
I have their small Forest Axe. Why does the machine grease in the opening minute look dirty? It looks like there is a lot of particulate matter in it.
@kee7678 5 жыл бұрын
I love mine! And we share the same last name but spelled a little differently as I'm Norwegian and they're Swedish.
@Kurogane_666 2 жыл бұрын
I have been for YEARS, after being given a small Forest axe, is what size stock they start with
@Edgunsuk 6 жыл бұрын
i have been there , im a blacksmith and an axe junkie , i am not ashamed to admit i got emotional its a bucket list thing to do for me awesome place i almost asked for a job lol
@BruceJC75 4 жыл бұрын
I ended up getting a wetterlings splitting maul and I wish I would’ve spent the money for a Gransfors Bruks. I have their small forest ax and I think my next one will be an American felling.
@scottbrowning605 8 жыл бұрын
I love my small Forest Axe, And my Hatchet nothing better hands down.
@reidvanderwerff4515 2 жыл бұрын
Was on the fence about buying a small forest axe Just j u m p e d off that fence, can’t wait for it to arrive
@Dragon_Camp_Cooking_ 5 жыл бұрын
I am proud to say I own two Gransfors Bruks axes the small splitting axe and the mini hatchet I am looking forward to the purchase of a forest axe you will not find a finer product anywhere in the world you could buy a cheap product that may last a few years but a Gransfors Bruks will last you many generations with proper care you great grandchildren will continue to use your investment
@SimpleAdventuresLLMSX 8 жыл бұрын
best axe ever
@17hmr243 3 жыл бұрын
hand forged stampings is like saying cnc milled part is hand filed.
@brainlessspudlogic4875 6 жыл бұрын
The company reminds me of Morgan cars in England. They could modernize but don't fearing they will loose what makes them different. Morgan use aluminum panels formed over wooden frames.
@gotee7474 3 жыл бұрын
I have the small Forrest axe forged by Mikael Sundberg by far the best axe I've ever owned
@Cap3lla13 3 жыл бұрын
At one timie there was another great Swedish axe manufacture called Wetterlings
@Eric06410 3 жыл бұрын
I have three Fiskars axes. I leave them outside in the rain.
@rickdff62 3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Right? Plus there's nothing you can't do with a Gränsfors Bruk that you can't do with a Fiskers. The only difference is a Fiskars won't break, ha!
@Eric06410 3 жыл бұрын
@@rickdff62 and the three Fiskars are still cheaper the one Gransfors.