Gransfors Bruks Outdoor Axe
- 15.5 inch overall length, 14.75 inch hickory handle
- 1 lb head, 1.2 lb item weight
- 2.5 inch face, alloy steel
- Steel collar guards the handle below the head
- Leather sheath and Axe Book included
- 20 year warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light carry axe built for limbing, small felling and knife-like carving on outdoor trips. Splitting is limited to light tasks, so it will not stand in for a splitting axe at the woodpile.
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ASIN: B0041TMPHWModel: 425Category: Axes
Overview
Countryside campsites and survival courses shaped this Gransfors Bruks axe, developed with survival expert Lars Falt. A heavy, elongated head on a relatively long hickory handle lets it fell and limb a tree, while a steel collar near the head protects the handle during light splitting.
Low weight is the reason to carry it: the head is heavy and elongated for its size, so it still fells a tree while staying light enough for a day pack. Splitting stays light duty, since the steel collar protects the handle but does not turn it into a splitting tool.
Who it's for
Bushcraft students, hikers and canoe trippers who want one tool for limbing, shelter building and carving will use its range. Campers who mainly split firewood need a heavier splitting axe.
Pros and cons
- Light enough for a day pack
- Leather sheath comes in the box
- Steel collar protects the handle
- Doubles as a large knife
- Light splitting only, per the maker
- Manufacturer field names Drake Off Road Tools
- Weight figures differ across the listing
Performance notes
Chopping power comes from the elongated head carried at the end of a handle that is long for an axe this light, which turns swing speed into cutting force. Limbing works because the edge slices branches close to the trunk with short controlled strokes. The steel collar shields the handle just below the head during light splitting.
Specifications
| Brand | Gränsfors Bruks |
|---|---|
| Model | 425 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Head Weight | 1 pound |
| Blade Length | 2.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 15.5 × 2.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Hickory,Steel,Wood |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Sheath |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 20 Years Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Head Type | Outdoor |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Scandinavian |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gransfors Bruks Outdoor Axe a splitting axe?
No. The maker rates it for light wood splitting only, helped by a steel collar on the handle. It is designed for felling, limbing and use as a large knife.
Who designed the Gransfors Bruks Outdoor Axe?
It was developed with survival expert Lars Falt, who established the Swedish Armed Forces Survival School and trained the Swedish Army Ranger Battalion for 35 years.
Can the Gransfors Bruks Outdoor Axe fell a tree?
Yes. The maker says that although it is light, its relatively long handle and heavy, elongated head let it fell a tree, and it is also suited to limbing.