The Axe is Back Project! Will you help us in celebrating the Woodsman's traditional tool?

[MegaRandomShiet]

Lars Monsen ! :D

[AntFilledBeach]

now you say so

now i see i have 3axes and just buyed a 4th for christmas

pretty nice

[CanItAlready]

How about axes made of nontraditional materials, like the Fiskars line?

[trevor6744]

Cool. would you count tomahawks? :P

[nathanshepherd1]

Hi.

I've just put another axe is back project video up. Hope you like it!

Nathan.

[TheBoyFromNorfolk]

Awesomeness, this is motivation for a project.

[JDFeniello]

This is great! I love my GB Small Forest Axe. Axes are wonderful tools, and even with a splitter handy, its still more fun and enjoyable to split and work with wood while using a good axe!

[nathanshepherd1]

Hi.

I've put a video up of me using my axe. The axe is back project has now reached Scotland!! Worth a look.

Thanks for all your great videos,

Nathan.

[OperationalExtras]

Great stuff Skog Great Project!

M/BK

[iian539]

Skogkniv, norsk du eller? @SkogKniv

[SkogKniv]

@iian539 Yes my heritage is Norsk. My name is Leif.

[TheBluepaint]

I like a good ax but find it to heavy for my area.. I prefer a tomahawk. I live in eastern woodlands so it works better for me

[TheOutdoorsmanJoe]

just went to bushcraftusa forum and signed up 

[CaptainFur]

Very cool idea for a video series!

[TheWoodlandsniper]

Sounds great, I know personally prefer the CS Trail Hawk as my main tool. One can be so much more effecient at processing firewood when you have a greater tool like an axe or hawk as opposed to most knives.

[decanus17]

Gotta say love the idea, i have 2 axes, both Gransfor Bruks axes just because i like the look and feel, the small forest axe, great back pack axe and the Large swedish carving axe, with these you can do almost anything, carve bowls and spoons, or just prep fire wood, or shelters.

its just a pleasure to work with these tools, but i am definatly not a light weight traveller, i like having the right tools

[busycando]

Did some changes

[busycando]

Dug out all the axes

[RDPproject]

G'day mate.

Did you see the video from survival mike?....I picked up on something. He thanked me for this video. Turns out he got you & me mixed up....lol. I commented on his video about it...he could correct the text in the discription box, but unable to correct the video. Oh well.....funny tho. Rob.

[busycando]

The axe is super part of a bushcraft kit...

[englishmaninontario]

Are you getting a Cegga in Skog?

[englishmaninontario]

@englishmaninontario Ha, never mind - I see you just posted a video that answers that question :)

[cobalt120]

I prefer the ox head axe, 

I don't care for the new style with the lower curve about 1/3 the way down the handle.

I don't think some of these new axe designers have even used an axe before.

[SkogKniv]

@cobalt120 GB is not new by a long shot

[cobalt120]

@SkogKniv

I was not referring to yours BTW.

[Bushwhittler]

@cobalt120 Theres just so much different types of axes. Little something for everyone :)

[kewldudesweet]

i myself use a tomahawk, much more lightweight and to me at least as effective as a hatchet

[maethorize]

Thank you for the project, it's a great idea. I sort of grew up using axes, I never even thought that people would actually call the ax an inefficient tool and rely on huge knives and folding saws like the sawvivor. I love axes, I think they're a great tool, and if I could choose between a high quality ax and a knife, I would probably take the Ax.

[iawoodsman]

I love all of my axes. I know you love yous also. Great idea.5/5

[SkogKniv]

@iawoodsman You should make a video to the project. Perhaps your collection, some use tips...etc ;)

[trailfoxbushcraft]

I like a good ax to pack in the woods.  I pack a British belt ax more than any. I use to use a large knife but found that the weight was about the same, and the ax is much more efficient then a large knife.

[novostromo]

what is the intro song?? =)=)=)=)=)

[connorwildes10874]

anyone know the name of the outro song?

[enjoythewildUSA]

Skogniv. I enjoy your videos. I don't know how far you travel from the road or your vehicle to make them,however. When you say you prefer an axe over a large knife, are you including that for long ranger backpackers, hunters as well? It just seems like the axehead itself is quite heavy . I'm considering buying a Swedish axe just to compare the experience. I'm more of a long range backpacker, however.

[SkogKniv]

@enjoythewildUSA When I hear people complain of weight on the axe, it makes me think back to the pioneers and mountain men who carried them literally for 100's of miles. They didn't worry about weight the way we do, and did not leave their axe behind...I wont either. If I was hiking the Appalachian trail, then perhaps we can talk about weight hahaha

[enjoythewildUSA]

@SkogKniv That's good to hear. So you do look it as a long range tool. I would like one of the mid-sized forest axes. I think that as long as you keep "extreme safety" in mind it would be an incredible tool in many of the areas I travel to.

[AdventureSworn]

@enjoythewildUSA It's a terrible shame that so many people don't pack in an axe because of the "lightweight" reason. I'm personally a backpacker, and I have never had a single issue carrying my Scandinavian Forest Axe miles into the woods. It's really not that heavy at all. Just make sure you're carrying a forest axe, and not a splitting axe (lol). When carrying a forest axe, the weight simply isn't noticeable... but the increased efficiency is extremely noticeable.

[enjoythewildUSA]

@AdventureSworn Thanks for that. You've convinced me. I want a Swedish forest axe.

[Foxer604]

@enjoythewildUSA

Well just like with everything else - you choose you size of axe appropriately for long range work. If you're going 'long range', then without a doubt having a smaller axe is a good choice. Nessmuk proved it years ago, Ray Mears still proves it today.

Of course it all depends how it fits into your system. I like a take down buck saw and a small axe/hatchet. The "Forest" or "large hunter" is a great tool as well. Experiment - you may be surprised.

[70TheProfessor]

What a great idea! I will get mine planned out and start shooting soon. I will look forward to seeing everyone else's axes and hearing their stories!

[stripymccatpuss]

Axe's V large knives for choping fire wood.... Axe wins (sorry Nutnfancy )

[mooseyou2]

i too have seen what seems to be a resurgence in axe praise

it is a tool i would not care to be with out

thanks for getting it out there

[spr00sem00se]

i think that nutnfancy should make a response :)

[SkogKniv]

@spr00sem00se He doesn't like axes, so he is out.

[shillelaghslaw]

@SkogKniv

i think thats the joke he was making lol

[SkogKniv]

@shillelaghslaw  ;)

[Slash28ACR]

@spr00sem00se Rofl agreed.

[wcropp1]

To me, a large knife is more of a contingency item, for soldiers, day hikers going into remote locations, etc.--it's not ideal for the job, unless you are expecting limited wood work and lots of hiking. It's basically an "I'm moving a lot, and will be using the tool little, if at all" kind of thing, for when you don't want to lug an axe around, but don't want to go into the back country with nothing. If you're expecting serious wood work/fire craft, etc. then an axe is the way to go IMO.

[BuschTukkerMan]

Hey g'day man that was a great video again , thanks for sharing it with us:)

Happy weekend!

[ArmyStinger150]

Does a Tomahawk qualify as an axe? I use a tomahawk in the woods, I have never needed anything bigger for my adventures and bushcraft. If so, I will contribute to the project.

[SkogKniv]

@ArmyStinger150 Not really. Even a small hatchet can out preform a tomahawk. If its all you use though, then by all means make a video and sell us on it. You never know.

[hobbexp]

i have see this new axe trend too, good idea skogis

fredde

[SkogKniv]

@hobbexp Would like to see you talk about your axe ;) Isn't Skogis a cat? hehehe

[hobbexp]

@SkogKniv

( skog=bush / forest) even when some ppl call the Norwegian boot cat for Norwegian forest cat (bush cat) , and the nick name for that race in swedish is skogs katt,/ skogis a littel short, so if i tell some here i have skogis they know i have Norwegian boot cat, but skogis can even be a nick for some who like to be out in the bush, if you have you have put in a "S" after skog , then have it been some thing you use in the bush, like skogs kniv, = forest knife, at least in swedish.

[SkogKniv]

@hobbexp ah, when I translate for Norsk Skog=Forest as well as Skogs. Kniv is Knife of course. When Skog Kniv is translated it comes out Forest Knife.

[hobbexp]

@SkogKniv

yeah the S thing is some thing that happen when that two words is put to together, Grammatic stuff,

when i try to translate skogs kniv on google it come out as wood knife, and that is of course wrong, wood is trä and tre in Norwegian, i use google before to write a mail to guy in japan, and it ending up looks like a ask him for free sex in Japanese,

[CiaranRooney125]

Sounds like a great idea Skogkniv, I'm thinking if i should get an Axe myself. I have the Bahco Laplander and a good knife and i've been able to prepare stuff perfect so far, Maybe i'm just naive :) Best of luck with the project

[max465t]

Allright man, im with you. Love axes, and never really saw the use of a large knife (except a machete). People say that it saves energy while carrying, but you lose that energy when your batoing with it.

[T3hJones]

Great video I will try to contribute! Although I dont agree on the americana-style, Sweden was known for its lumber about the time that america was discovered. Later lots of swedish workforce emigrated to america. If any axe style I would call americana that would be the double bit axe with its long straight handle.

[SkogKniv]

@T3hJones The weighted poll was invented in America, this allowed the axe to be used more accurately and allowed a more steady chop. Just made the job easier ;)

[assassin616]

I made a video on how i sharpen my axe, check out my page

[SkogKniv]

@assassin616 New videos related to the project please =)

[Nebulax123]

I have a very small collection of axes and hatchets I will try to video for you. I grew up in northern Wisconsin and remember going to work in the woods with my Homelite XL and a double bite cruising axe that was my fathers.( I am not sure if we used the terminology correctly but a cruiser in our neck of the woods referred to a 3/4 head size double bit that was used by timber cruisers to mark timber for felling) It has always been one of my favorite tools being just right in the hand.

[69Grunden]

Thanks for the invite in remembering the most trusted part of the old Wood Man's trusted tool. I think your idea is a great and I'm sure it'll be fun for everyone to participate.

[karlsefni01]

What a cool idea. Really looking forward to hearing more about your custom axe

[joe2trees]

Its about time ! Great idea....Look forward to seeing other vids and espesially vids on other types of axes other than GB. They are inarguably the best but they are rather expensive. A wide range of other axes in the right hands will do a great job as well.

Thanks for posting this. I might add that an axe can do things other than chop wood.

[cowboy477989]

Sounds like a great idea. I will video mine this weekend and post.

[mem7048]

If I had any idea on how to do a video I would try this project.

[Ericidryfly]

Great idea. I am going to try making my first u-tube video this weekend. A old axe that I cleaned up will be part of it.

[CdnLifeguard71]

Currently re-handling and cleaning up a found old axe. I have definitely been enjoying it.

Nate

[JustinBaker2567]

Will do! Sounds great. I could make loads of videos on this.

[piptaac101]

Been using GB for several years now. Have done a few vids on them. Product review and use on our wooded land. Love my axes. Will do a vid to promote the project. Thanks friend.

[SkogKniv]

@piptaac101 Its not just about GB though, its about any axe. Thanks for getting involved! =)

[RichTheRidgeHunter]

I'll have to do an axe vid this weekend then!

[hamsteryte]

I got the scandi forest axe too. Love it. Perfect for northern ontario.

[audiefg]

First one!!!! Good video!