This gear review of the Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe originally appeared in Canoeroots and Family Camping magazine.
Two thirds of Sweden is covered in forest so it’s no surprise that the folks at Gransfors Bruks build beautiful axes. The Small Forest Axe’s hickory handle is 19 inches long—an excellent balance between achieving a powerful swing and easy packing. Each well-balanced blade has a three-and-a-quarter-inch face and is stamped with the initials of the smith who forged it—a symbol of the small company’s dedication to craftsmanship.
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This article appeared in Canoeroots & Family Camping, Spring 2013.
