Making a custom handle from rough cut lumber isn't as complicated as it seems. All you have to do is start with a game plan, take your time and go step by step. It's a skill that still comes in handy … [Read more...] about How To Make A Custom Axe Handle From Rough Lumber
The Best And Simplest Way to Flatten Water Stones
If you want to flatten both water stones & natural oil stones quickly all you need is a glass plate or tile & some silicon carbide lapping powder. It literally will cost you pennies per … [Read more...] about The Best And Simplest Way to Flatten Water Stones
Factors That Affect Axe Performance
Many people are unsure of what size axe to buy or carry. So I wanted to do a quick comparison of common axe sizes. I used Granfors Bruks axes as the standard since that's what everyone knows. Starting … [Read more...] about Factors That Affect Axe Performance
End Of An Era: The Wetterlings Brand Stops Production
On March 10, 2017 the decision was made to stop production of the Wetterlings Brand. Wetterlings will now be a production site for Gransfors Bruks much like their Bergsjo forge which was started in … [Read more...] about End Of An Era: The Wetterlings Brand Stops Production
Traditional Swedish Collared Axes
https://youtu.be/n6S4d-IMY_I In this video, I discuss historical information on traditional Swedish Collared axes. As well as Finnish axes since Finland was a part of Sweden for 700 … [Read more...] about Traditional Swedish Collared Axes
How To Identify And Date Gransfors Bruks Axes
https://youtu.be/tOqb2eIJxe8 Identifying Swedish axe makers marks is notoriously difficult. With Gransfors Bruks makers marks, the oldest are fairly easy to date. While others are almost … [Read more...] about How To Identify And Date Gransfors Bruks Axes