The Axe is Back Project - Gransfors Bruks Double Bit, and True Temper Jersey

[daddated1]

Wow! I am blown away with the quality and beauty that came through on this. Thanks guys for showing us how its done. The axes are amazing. Ted

[BigFootSurvival]

I wanted to thank you for your work on the Axe is Back Project, you have really gotten me interested in axes as a bushcraft tool. I am currently rehabilitating a badly rusted axe head I found in the garage. I hope to return it to service so it can be a part of my bushcraft kit. Perhaps one day our paths will cross in the amazing Adirondacks!

[MajesticChicken]

Ya got me collecting axes now. I Bought 2 new, and have 1 rehab. I'm excited to find more heads to rehab and hang myself...good, healthy hobby and it can be inexpensive and very rewarding.

[cz97bd]

@SkogKniv what type of percolator is that ? I'm a new sub so if u already answered in a previous vid sorry, thanks in advance

[nitroflesh]

Nice video

[BrotherIan]

sorry...don't know what it is. It's about 2.5-3 lbs and has "A 6" stamped on it...Would love it if someone could help me ID it..

[BrotherIan]

Very sweet, thanks for showing off! I lucked into an old double bit axe head a while ago and don

[MrAMMiranda]

Where might I aquire oneof those knifes in your vid?

[handyscot1]

Dude, another nice bacon video. LOL. Thanks for sharing. Now im hungry.

[LiamMitts]

Oh yeah,I like the double edged axe and a G.B. to boot.The long handle is just right,nice long reach.Thanks guys

[Survivalvideos1]

what kind of tree was the axe leaning up against around 8:31 with the rough bark?

[badjujuR6]

God! I wish I had someone, anyone who would go and do this stuff with me. Going alone every time gets old. Fast! I am the only one in my circle who likes this stuff. Actually I love this stuff!!! Keep it up guys. Once I get my camera I'll be posting a "The Axe is Back" vid with A BACON STRIPS!!!

[BornRandy62]

I have that same perculator. I made a hooked tool out of metal to grab that pouring ring and control the pot when hot. You could do the same thing with a pair of conveniently branched sticks I suppose.

[pkdiddy]

Your True Temper is is just a slightly different head pattern than the one I recently restored but it looks like an equally mean chopper. Next up is to handle a Kelly double bit with the same pattern as your GB.

[38MarcW]

Great to see really nice cutting tools doing there job and do it well, but can you or your friend who I believe to be a cutler why Americans chop wood by hitting your knife through why not just burn it or use the axe so many people do this as a test of a blade but the knives you both had are dam beautiful why risk the damage if you have a axe, thanks from an admiring Welsh man in UK.

[bigskytrapper]

One of your best SK!

[contreeman]

i haven't had perked coffee in 35 years man that looks good

[RWW124]

@Skog Kniv are the Adventure Sworn woodlore blades an exact copy of the Ray Mears woodlore blade? The ones I have seen on Rays website and in his videos seem to have a completely straight cutting edge while the cutting edge of Adventure Sworns seem to be curved.

[SkogKniv]

@RWW124 There are several actual versions of the Woodlore. The ones Alan Wood does, the one Wilkinson Sword made, and now SWC Knives. The one I have is based off of the Instructors profile that Ray carries.

[RWW124]

@SkogKniv Thanks for the info!

[jarlove]

It seems like your heavyer axe is a cleaving axe, and not a chopping axe..? am i wrong?

[SkogKniv]

@jarlove A cleaving axe? They are all chopping axes technically. The Jersey is a felling axe. It also needs some more edge work, which I addressed near the end of the video. Watch it all the way through.

[jarlove]

@SkogKniv Sorry, ment splitting axe.... some axes are better for splitting, and some are better for chopping... yes i saw that you adressed it in the end of the video, i was just woundering if your axe head had to wide an angle in the metall behind the edge.. this makes it a splitting axe...?

[belgianwoodsplitter]

@SkogKniv is that the throwing axe of GB or a double bit felling axe, because on their website I can only find the throwing axe.

[OtiumBorealis]

@jarlove do you mean a splitting axe?

[WesternBushcraft]

Beautiful!!! looks awesome guys!!!

[BackWoodsPuppy]

Hey Skog, you should do a video on making Chaga tea.

[canesser1]

Thanks. Looking foward to seeing the Jersey perform after the reprofiling. You and AS are artists and craftsman in every way, a real credit to the bushcraft community. The Adirondacks are an ideal place to showcase that hardware!

[SkogKniv]

@canesser1 Thank you for that compliment!

[SHARPtattoo]

love the axe demos, love the photographs, great bushcraft video man. keep up the great work

cheers

-Brendon

[RWW124]

I also like not having the music, I like the sounds of nature.

[RWW124]

Cool vid!

[ScooperGetHype]

What camera do you use because those are some beautifully detailed shots.

[SkogKniv]

@ScooperGetHype JVC Everio 1080 camcorder, and a Nikon s6000 digital camera

[Shifticek]

another awesome video, can i ask whats the name of the song at the end? or of the band for that matter, i'd really love to know :)

[SkogKniv]

@Shifticek It is from the CD called A celtic tale.

[nedeljkomostar]

Baconnnnnnn mmmmm :) Save me some sokg I'm coming....

[snaponjohn100]

Leif my friend, that was a fantastic video!!I love the ax action. How often do folks try to buy your knife? That is the sweetest looking knife that I have ever seen! It is a work of art. I hope to get out your way some time and meet you. I do most of my hiking/bushcrafting south of Dansville, NY. God bless. John

[SkogKniv]

@snaponjohn100 I get asked for the knife about 5 times a week hahaha

[MiWilderness]

I'm no gear junkie, but that double bit is throwing some serious chunks. Me like!

Nice facility!

[Ggreenvideos]

Chaga chaga woo hoo! Love the double bit buddy! The old girl is sweet lookin' too :o) Awesome production man :o)

[CiaranRooney125]

Leif, i know you make videos for a hobby, but your cinematography is insanely good! Has the snow hit up in N NY yet bud? Really, really enjoyed that! :)

[SkogKniv]

@CiaranRooney125 We had one snow already, however it is a little early yet.

[johniac7078]

@CiaranRooney125 I could not agree more, the cinematography is beautiful.

[canesser1]

Awesome video, great axes, noticed the Jersey wasn't biting quite as well. What kind of video camera are you using? Are those stills from the video or camera shots?

[SkogKniv]

@canesser1 I addressed the Jersey in the video, and at the end. Camera is a Nikon s6000. Camcorder is a jvc everio.

[Bushwhittler]

Nice axe video again. Damn i have to get to woods with my custom Billnäs 122 soon ;)

That percolator coffee pot is cool gear. Where did you get that. would be nice addition to summer cabin stuff.

Take care: Ari

[thetasters]

@Bushwhittler I believe that is a coleman 9 cup percolator coffee pot.

[Bushwhittler]

@thetasters Ok thanks friend ill look into it :)

Take care: Ari

[SkogKniv]

@Bushwhittler Percolator is a Coleman.

[LowBudgetBushcraft]

Truely love your vids man. I enjoy the music too.

[superjet2771]

AWESOME video, those axes are badass!

[Naturliebe]

Nice video, boys.

Great axes, beautiful autumn landscape....  nice.

The Bruks axe is damn sharp. wow

All the best.

Greetings Tito

[spr00sem00se]

that double bit axe really cuts well,

what kind of angle does the bevel have compared to the jersey one? it seems to be a lot more efective and lighter

[SkogKniv]

@spr00sem00se Its a thin grind on the double bit, perhaps even a little too thin. I addressed the Jersey grind in the video. Watch until the end.

[20tom09gt]

love watching your videos actually inspires me to get out more 10/10

[TheOperator1975]

Darn it Skog. You and your bud AS - nice video there. My jealousy runs wild seeing you two in the woods, chopping away, havin a blast, downin muffins and bacon while sippin some coffee. Excellent vid as always. Both axes looked awesome. I did notice, as you later mentioned, didnt look like the jersey bit as well as the GB. I like what you did to reprofile it. I took my jersey back even a little farther, and with the weight in the poll it cuts like a razor. Great video.

[SkogKniv]

@TheOperator1975 Glad you enjoy the video man! Yeah I certainly improved the profile on the jersey, I think I might thin it out just a hair more though, probably like your already is. Thanks man!

[MRSketch09]

@13:39 he talks about the Double Sided axe

The double sided axe is a "Bruks, double bit felling axe" in case anyone else was curious like myself..

[pnslts]

nice vid's

[busycando]

Looks like you got the "HANG TO IT" boys...

[stonybrokebushcraf]

cool one mate

[surjracer56]

Another great vid man. I love the "Daks" I never seem to get as much of an opportunity to get to there as I used to. Since "The Axe is Back Project" is still under way I'll just have to do a VR to show you the axe that started my journey and also a current project that I'm working on. thanks again for the vids.

[LaughTonyLaugh]

Really like what you did with that true temper

[MrLancer84]

Is that knife the same one you made in the other vid?

[leopert22]

How does Autumn feel like? i live in the middle east and all we have is summer..

[nephildevil]

@leopert22 refreshing and aromic

[LaughTonyLaugh]

Autumn is amazing...When its raining or when its sunny....Specially in the countryside..From Sept-early November there are an endless array of colors...The smells are actually my favorite part...It smells like the earth, smoke, and leaves..Its near impossible to truly describe what fall feels like..It needs to be experienced...

[LifeIsJustARide85]

@leopert22 I live in Scandinavia and i can tell you that it feels wonderfull.

[SkogKniv]

@LifeIsJustARide85 Our seasons, and trees are very familiar.

[bbroegger]

@leopert22 Autumn in Scandinavia is one of the best time of the year, its cool but fresh. quite windy in most areas. but the smell and colors of the fallen leaves is fantastic! the woods turn to a completely different color. Brown, red and yellow now dominate the landscapes. Indoors we also find a change in season regarding food. the apples and nuts are the highpoint now. among many ingredients. and the food now starts to get "warm". less salads. but more warm cozy food. stews and such.

[leopert22]

@bbroegger wow sounds amazing.. i need a miracle to experience such beauty..

[JustinBaker2567]

bacon strips bacon strips bacon strips. All these video needed was the muscle glasses guy swinging an axe in the background.

[SkogKniv]

@JustinBaker2567 It would be an honor for those guys to do a video with me hahaha EPIC BUshcraft meal time.