Description:
Drake Off Road Tools Axe has a straight edge and thin blade with a low angle bevel face, suited for work in dry wood. The forged inward curve from the heel to the lip of the head allows your hand to grip almost straight above the center of the edge. This, and the long straight cutting edge, gives rigidity, stability, and control when cutting. Functions like a good heavy knife. The axe poll is ground and can be used as a hammer. 3-1/2" face 18" handle 1-1/2 lb head. Premium quality axes, hand-forged at Drake Off Road Tools , a family owned forge in a small town in Sweden. As a matter of pride, when the smith is finished and satisfied with his work he marks the head with his initials beside the companys crown label. Each axe is sharp and ready to cut, has a hickory handle and leather sheath.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I only buy good quality hand tools
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5.0 out of 5 stars Do your homework
A little research on Gransfors Bruks should be enough to convince a serious consumer that you get what you pay for. This being the top of the line, I have yet to hear a reasonable complaint about a product of theirs.This is my second axe from them. This is a true wood-crafting tool and does not even belong in the same category as the 'hatchets'.It's medium size and weight allows for a wide range of work. I'd see the biggest reason to buy the carpenter version vs any other axe from GB is it's ability to work and flatten a surface.Do not buy if you need something for firewood, or splitting kindling, this is more for shaping wood. Yes it will do those things but it's true potential shines through when shaping wood.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice axe, but the axe book is in German.
I like the weight, and size of the axe. It's very light, and sharp out of the box. I don't notice any dings or chips in the blade. The only problem I have is the axe book that came with it is in German, and I speak English. I was under the impression the axe book would be written in English from the pictures I've seen.
5.0 out of 5 stars it`s a hatchet
Super nice finish, very hard steel. All as expected for a GB. But if it`s your first "axe", be aware that it is a hatchet size axe. For me, the husqvarna 26 inch multipurpose axe is a small/ medium axe. This a good size to go in the backpack though. Fit my small backpack. Not crazy sharp and polished out of the box, but really good. Maybe you can find a better price on Ray Mear`s site.
4.0 out of 5 stars Buzzkill
Great axe head but when it came it had a chunk missing from the top corner of the bit like it had been dropped and the handle has been loose fitting from the start as well. Bummer.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Axe
I have a GF Small Forest Axe as well and wanted a carpenter's axe to work with also. I love the ergonomics of this axe for woodworking and the fact that the blade is square faced. I will still carry my sm forest axe on backpacking /hiking/camping trips and leave this carpenter's axe for woodworking/carving tasks. Despite the high price tag I still bought it due the quality of these axes they are truly a work of art in themselves.
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Axe and Customer Service
This axe is top notch quality. I ordered it for my husband after having used many of axes and the quality of this axe is the best he has seen. The only problem was that the sheath was cut during transit but because the axe was so sharp! Which is great and when I contacted them their customer service was also top notch. They sent us a new sheath right away and it arrived a couple days later. All in all we are super pleased and highly recommend this axe!
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
When you pick one of these axes up from GFB, you will just smile. Yes, they cost but in this case you get what you pay for.I highly recommend getting one.
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Gransfors Bruks Carpenter's Axe.
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Gransfors Bruks Carpenter's Axe.
AED1,43858
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
This item qualifies for free delivery
Imported From: United States
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Description:
Drake Off Road Tools Axe has a straight edge and thin blade with a low angle bevel face, suited for work in dry wood. The forged inward curve from the heel to the lip of the head allows your hand to grip almost straight above the center of the edge. This, and the long straight cutting edge, gives rigidity, stability, and control when cutting. Functions like a good heavy knife. The axe poll is ground and can be used as a hammer. 3-1/2" face 18" handle 1-1/2 lb head. Premium quality axes, hand-forged at Drake Off Road Tools , a family owned forge in a small town in Sweden. As a matter of pride, when the smith is finished and satisfied with his work he marks the head with his initials beside the companys crown label. Each axe is sharp and ready to cut, has a hickory handle and leather sheath.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I only buy good quality hand tools
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5.0 out of 5 stars Do your homework
A little research on Gransfors Bruks should be enough to convince a serious consumer that you get what you pay for. This being the top of the line, I have yet to hear a reasonable complaint about a product of theirs.This is my second axe from them. This is a true wood-crafting tool and does not even belong in the same category as the 'hatchets'.It's medium size and weight allows for a wide range of work. I'd see the biggest reason to buy the carpenter version vs any other axe from GB is it's ability to work and flatten a surface.Do not buy if you need something for firewood, or splitting kindling, this is more for shaping wood. Yes it will do those things but it's true potential shines through when shaping wood.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice axe, but the axe book is in German.
I like the weight, and size of the axe. It's very light, and sharp out of the box. I don't notice any dings or chips in the blade. The only problem I have is the axe book that came with it is in German, and I speak English. I was under the impression the axe book would be written in English from the pictures I've seen.
5.0 out of 5 stars it`s a hatchet
Super nice finish, very hard steel. All as expected for a GB. But if it`s your first "axe", be aware that it is a hatchet size axe. For me, the husqvarna 26 inch multipurpose axe is a small/ medium axe. This a good size to go in the backpack though. Fit my small backpack. Not crazy sharp and polished out of the box, but really good. Maybe you can find a better price on Ray Mear`s site.
4.0 out of 5 stars Buzzkill
Great axe head but when it came it had a chunk missing from the top corner of the bit like it had been dropped and the handle has been loose fitting from the start as well. Bummer.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Axe
I have a GF Small Forest Axe as well and wanted a carpenter's axe to work with also. I love the ergonomics of this axe for woodworking and the fact that the blade is square faced. I will still carry my sm forest axe on backpacking /hiking/camping trips and leave this carpenter's axe for woodworking/carving tasks. Despite the high price tag I still bought it due the quality of these axes they are truly a work of art in themselves.
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Axe and Customer Service
This axe is top notch quality. I ordered it for my husband after having used many of axes and the quality of this axe is the best he has seen. The only problem was that the sheath was cut during transit but because the axe was so sharp! Which is great and when I contacted them their customer service was also top notch. They sent us a new sheath right away and it arrived a couple days later. All in all we are super pleased and highly recommend this axe!
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
When you pick one of these axes up from GFB, you will just smile. Yes, they cost but in this case you get what you pay for.I highly recommend getting one.
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