Wow! Thank you very much. That’s extremely encouraging 😁👍🏼

@@theold-fashionedwoodsman6703 I agree. I enjoyed watching you cook and I also learned a lot about safe axe handling

You know more than steel in Sweden. You know your watches and your cars, among many other things.

Swedish fish, the candy as well. Thank you Sweden.

Between the velvet lies There’s a truth that’s hard as steel

Swedish steel has long been one of the best steels. Period.

Is due to electricity, right? If I remember correctly Swedish use electric energy to purify steel, and get the cleanest possible bonds, I don't really think a lot of countries do that, too expensive. Right?

That’s exciting! You’re going to love it!

Is the large forest axe the same as the Scandinavian forest axe? I always hear people referencing the large forest axe but have only seen the small forest axe and Scandinavian forest axe for sale

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Now that’s an excellent pair! I recently picked up a Silky Bigboy Outback and I can’t wait to use it. Oh absolutely! When not reviewing an item I take a saw to be more effective in wood processing. However, this video was a test to see what the axe could do by itself. I had never taken it that far with bucking and was thoroughly impressed with what it was capable of. I try to be safe when I’m out in the woods and encourage others to do the same. No one needs the medical bills that are associated with poor use of tools in the woods. 👍🏼 Oh yeah, I now own 6 GB axes and they all came shaving sharp. Not a tool you want to cut yourself with! Thanks for the comment 😁👍🏼

You're a very right about that lol I have so many videos to make! Hopefully I can get back to making them again soon...

Thank you so much! The encouragement is very much appreciated. 😁👍🏼

Thank you! I’m definitely looking forward to creating the next video 👍🏼

Axes definitely have a place but my favorite combo is a fixed blade, an axe and a saw. I really enjoy the Silky’s!

Just got this axe and a silky…. Dream team

That was actually the very first axe I ever bought. I wanted the Forest Axe so bad but couldn't afford it at the time. I've put my Husqvarna 26" through the ringer lol It's a fantastic axe for the money. That's a great idea about the comparison. I try to work that in :)

Yes indeed. A saw is a much better tool for the job of making manageable firewood. However, it is a review of the axe and how is handles different task. 👍🏼

I sure have. It’s a great way to start a fire. I plan on putting out some bushcraft/woodcraft videos where I do just that. Thanks for the comment and encouragement 😁👍🏼

Thank you. I try to use them as practically as I can. The values are truthfully arbitrary. That’s why I don’t use them anymore in my videos. They are really just a comparison to what I think would be best I suppose. For sure on the bowl and spoon. I definitely need to get better at my carving abilities lol

Oh yes, it was a very solid log lol I've heard that the GB axes are actually intended for softer woods so I would imagine you'll be rather pleased.

That's brilliant! I wish I would have thought about that when making. Not to mention if I would have had my cast iron on me, it would have been even better. Great idea for next time though, thanks!

That’s a great question. I have all three and if I had to pick 2, It would be the Small Forest Axe and the Wildlife Hatchet. That seems redundant because those two have similar profiles but I feel the WH outperforms the Outdoor Axe. That may just be the way I use them but that’s what I’ve found. The Outdoor Axe does a great job as a packable axe that splits/batons very well. However, I don’t do a lot of heavy splitting with an axe that size. If that’s the job, I’ll bring the SFA. Now, if I could only pick one of the three it would be the SFA hands down. 😁👍🏼

That sounds brutal! I was hoping to help those new to axes be as safe as possible. Was there anything you feel like I missed?

Thank you. The wildlife hatchet is also a great woods tool. I like using the hatchet as a primary tool when just using a firebox to cook with. All of the GBs I have are just fantastic. When I'm out camping I really like pairing the GB small forest axe or the Scandinavian forest axe with a Silky Outback Edition BIGBOY Professional 2000 360mm. That's a power combo for sure. I think for the size and weight you'll be more than happy with the small forest axe. Ah yes the Billy Pot, one of my favorite pieces of kit. That one is a Firebox locking bail Billy Can/Zebra pot with stainless steel handle clips, and it's the 12 cm version. It's basically just a Zebra pot that Firebox modifies. If you get one, make sure you get one with the stainless steel clips because the normal ones have plastic clips and they melt. I hope that helps.

Honestly, I change knives regularly. It mostly depends on what I’m going to be doing. Did you have a specific task in mind for a knife? If so, I can tell you what I carry. I don’t always carry the Green River I made but I do find myself using it a lot lol

I completely agree with you. Those were rather short pieces and that's why I chose to hit near the top as it had the most contact with the support log, that being said you are correct. Typically in the past when I've used that technic, it's been on longer logs and I'm able to do exactly as you suggest. Thank you for pointing that out.

Thank you very much! I wish I had more time to make additional videos. I have a lot of outdoor gear to review, but no extra time. Hopefully, I can find time to get back to creating.

It is a great axe! Still one of my favorites. I have thought about rehandling an old axe but I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Agreed. I don’t typically do that. It was mostly for beginners. People I know that watch my videos that don’t know much about axe safety. When I’m out using an axe I usually bury it into a log in between uses. 👍🏼

That’s from sweat, dirt and boiled linseed oil 😁👍🏼

Oh for sure. I typically use a saw, axe, and knife combo. This video however, was to show what the axe could do any itself 😁👍🏼

@@theold-fashionedwoodsman6703 I know mate, KZfaq is full of opinions. Opinions are like arseholes, everyone's got one.

That is the Green River Hunter.

Absolutely! His guest, Paul Kirtley, is a well of knowledge.

You can't hit your legs

@@robertlane5388 i’ve been chopping since 20 years ago, never hit them

@@robertlane5388 what about you?

@robertlane5388 is correct. It’s to avoid accidental strikes to any part of your leg. If you can’t tell, the advice in this video is geared to people who are new to axes. I have friends who watch my videos and they don’t know much about axes or how to use them safely. I’m glad you’ve not had any accidents is 20+ years, but some people aren’t as adept with an axe. These tips are for those people. Not to mention the length of the GBSFA is not well suited for upright bucking. 👍🏼

Lol