I am looking at all the various camp axes and trying to figure " which one " ? Or two ? Is the upper line worth the $$$ when it comes to pure performance ? The differance in price is extremme so has me scratching my head a bit <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />. When it comes to my fixed blades- as you guys know-I am a SY fan all the way <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. I have " some" INFI- but just don't see the value over the Swamp and SY knives. So- I am looking for actual " hands on' opinions from users of various camp axes. Thanks for your help <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Granfors Bruks - but they aren't cheap. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

my wetterlings is kicking pretty hard .... i need to buy some of the bigger models soon...

I went with the GBruks Wetterlings combo...


Small Forest Axe for Gransfors Bruks
American Felling Axe for Wetterlings (The GB version was just too expensive)

I'm happy with the combo and the price.

In the same boat Ord. I am trying to figure out the best value for the money--keep hoping to find one local to feel so I will know for sure.

Yah- I figured a bunch of guys might be so that is reason for the thread. Looks like Vox has a great combo <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. Keep em coming guys- maybe Vic and others will add too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />-Thank You <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />!!

Check out the modified ones that Brian Andrews sells, all his work is top quality !

http://www.offthemapoutfitters.com/categ...05?categoryId=3

I am pretty happy with my Wetterlings! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I debated between a Granfors Bruks and Wetterlings and ended up going with the Wetterlings "Bushcraft" model. Obviously I cant compare it to the GB, but its miles above the Fiskars that I was using before. Here's a pic w/ the BWM for a size comparison...




I think I paid about 60 bucks shipped from BensBackwoods.com and really couldn't be happier with it in regards to feel and performance

my wetterlings came with the sharpest edge i have had on an ax...... buying dulled down ones and having to put on an edge by hand was a total pain in the past..... my brothers maul would break about weekly till i sat down with file and some stones and reprofiled it took ages

Pretty much what I have read around is being confirmed here too--Wetterlings for the money. I want a Wetterlings and a GB though!

+1. High quality.