Gransfors Bruk

Large Swedish Carving Axe

The Gransfors Bruk Swedish Carving Axe is based on old Swedish woodworking techniques. The Large Carving Axe has a relatively long, curved cutting edge which is double-sided as standard. The axe is also available as a special order with the edge grinded specifically for right-handed or left-handed carving.

The Large Carving Axe, Grinded left side, has a short bevel face on the right side of the edge, if the axe is held in the right hand with the handle down and head up. The left side of the edge has a longer, slightly concave bevel face, which provides excellent support when carving.

The Large Carving Axe, Grinded right side, has a short bevel face on the left side of the edge, if the axe is held in the left hand with the handle down and head up. The right side of the edge has a longer, slightly concave bevel face, which provides excellent support when carving.

Right-handed persons normally use Large Carving Axe, Grinded left side, and Left-handed persons normally use Large Carving Axe, Grinded right side, while the longer slightly concave bevel face come near the wood and therefore provides excellent support when carving.

 

£178.95
Choose Your Version: Double Bevelled

description

The Swedish Carving Axe from Gransfors Bruk is a chop axe for hewing bowls and other wooden objects, artistic wood carving and architectural work. The characteristic curved shape of the cutting edge, carried well above the head's eye, the position of the edge in proportion to he handle, the rather thick bit and the big angle of the wide beveled face makes this axe a good carving tool. You cut on the beveled face with curved movements. This new axe pattern, based on old Swedish carving techniques, was developed by Wille Sundqvist, master craftsman and author of "Swedish Carving Techniques" in cooperation with craftsman adviser Onni Linnanheimo. The handle is rugged to give a good grip. Each axe is supplied with a leather sheath.

Style: Double Bevel Length: 37 cm Weight: 1 kg

delivery & returns

We offer a range of UK tracked and timed shipping options with all orders over £80 being eligible for FREE UK Delivery. Please note that as there are no DPD collections over the weekend any Next Day orders placed after 11am on a Friday will be shipped the following Monday.

We also offer a range of International shipping options with fast, tracked and insured options available no matter where your order is headed.

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As we celebrate 20 years of business we continue to pride ourselves on being 100% independent and knowing our products better than anyone. All of our orders are shipped directly from our Edinburgh based office or one of our four UK based stores - if you have any questions then feel free to reach out to our team who will be happy to assist you in finding the ideal kit for your requirements.

Gransfors Bruk Large Swedish Carving Axe
Gransfors Bruk

Large Swedish Carving Axe

Double Bevelled
£178.95
Hand forged since 1902.
In the modern age of mass production, Gransfors Bruk are something of an anomaly, with all of their axes still being produced by hand from their home in Hälsingland, Sweden.

Each axe produced by one of the brands master blacksmiths is forged with the smiths initials, as a mark of quality and a reminder of the handmade aspect of these incredible tools. Over the years some of the brands smiths have become especially revered for the quality of their product and we regularly field enquiries from customers who are looking to purchase an axe made by a particular blacksmith.

The quality of Gransfors Bruk axes is something the brand stands behind. For this reason all Gransfors Bruk axes are sold with a 20 year manufacturing warranty against the quality of the axe head. When properly cared for, these are tools which can be handed down generations.

Gransfors Bruk Materials

The environment is a core focus for Gränsfors Bruk, which is why the materials for the axe are chosen with such great care. Everything that is produced requires resources and all these resources have some impact on our environment. The choice of materials is guided by environmental considerations and aims to be positive for the employees and the end users alike.


As part of its green commitment, Gränsfors Bruk uses:

  • steel entirely derived from recycled scrap metal.

  • a hickory handle that is strong and flexible, which increases the life of the handle and thus helps reduce consumption of nature’s resources.

  • vegetable-tanned leather that is free from heavy metals and also is biodegradable.