I already owned the Benchmade Super Freek and love it! So when the Mini Freek came out, I couldn't wait to get one. With carbon fiber scales, red thumb studs, and s90v steel, this Freek is in a class by itself. Great ergos and very pocketable. And thanks to North River Outdoors for making this purchase possible!

This Helko Woodworker is the perfect size Axe for multiple uses. Very well made and the quality is up there with my Top Swedish-made Axes!

The knife it’s amazing I have it to my boyfriend as a I gift and he absolutely love it but I wanna talk about the amazing customer service they offer, it’s great guys. I’ll buy again with you no doubt

Pro-Tech Malibu Wharncliffe Plunge Lock Flipper Knife Black (3.3" Stonewash)

Excellent customer service, highly recommended NRO

Honestly, great o ice to carry everyday and use in any situation. I’ve used it several times and thought, “Oh yeah it’s gonna break” and it held up every time

Love it!!

I ordered a knife that was not in stock due to COVID limits from the source company. John at North River contacted me and gave me several options. I elected to wait until more stock came in. John kept me informed of my order status every week. When the manufacturer finally shipped the knives, John contacted me and shipped the knife that evening. Fantastic service from North River and I love the knife (LUDT 135-1T).

Great little stove and easy to set up. It works very well in our Luxe Octapeak teepee tent. It does take up room in my backpack, but the weight is more than acceptable.

4T Adventure

Winnerwell Fastfold Titanium Stove

Well built! Great product!!

Great stove! Very happy with it.
Heavy duty, we tested it over the weekend for cooking and it worked perfectly.
looking forward to a water tank for the unit.

I feel that this knife is an absolute pleasure to use. Technically it all that you could ask for and what is only understood once you manipulate the knife is the tactile sensation of it in the hand.

Awesome place

Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe 420

I really loved my auto benchmade as it was my first auto flipper and all around great knife, but once you get the microtech in your hand it just feels so much more solid. Worth every penny.

Received the L.U.D.T 135-10 great knife and service.
Thanks

Microtech LUDT Auto Knife Black (Apocalyptic) 135-10A

Didnt have the double edge that I ordered. Ended up with the tanto bladed and it exceeded my expectations. Super sharp and solid build.

Just the right size for hiking/camping. Granfors does it right. As does North River Outdoors. Buy with confidence.

This is an excellent little Axe! It's very well made and has great balance. Would probably be a very good throwing axe.

I can't say enough good things about my Benchmade Anthem! The knife came sharp, centered, and free dropping FROM THE FACTORY! Feels great in hand and in pocket. Expensive, but worth it. Many thanks to North River Outdoors for great service!

Excellent service! Thank you!

I love it. I've had many an axe, but the bite that this takes along with it's weight means you can limb and fell trees pretty easy. Super light and well balanced. Slightly shorter handle than most felling axes, so it fits in a hiking pack. Would recommend.

This is a great quality hatchet. It'll fit perfectly in my son's B.O.B. and the sheath is high quality as well. Hickory handle has good lines. The edge is in line perfectly and is very sharp. High quality Swedish Hatchet!!

Super easy and quick to set up (about 2 minutes). Very roomy with 2 people. Very fast shipping and great customer service! 

Very pleased with this tool the nice leather case and the packging.

I needed the filter for a camping trip that came up on short notice. The owner went out of his way to ensure that I had the product in time for my trip. The filter worked flawlessly. Grade A customer service.

Very professional and helpful! Product was shipped fast and they even upgraded my order for free. I will continue to purchase from these guys.

Sharp, sturdy; perfect for a pack on a weekend trip.

i have been wanting a strider for while now. i have no issue with price its just that they take some time to get. anyway i love protech and it hit me to just get one of these to test out. anyway i got it and have to say its been awesome. i have nothing negative to say about the quality of the product. fit and finish and action are superb. also its even relatively easy to close one handed too. ordering was easy and shipping was fine. great company. will deff purchase more soon. all i will say is i love the knife. i will get a framelock strider one day. but this will do nicely and in no way is it 2nd rate. so im sure plenty of guys are in my shoes. trust me grab one of these i got the 2403. you will love it

1st and foremost John at NRO is a rockstar. Very helpful and cares about the customer. To me that goes as far as the products one sells.

So, the GB Outdoor Axe.

Let's deal with the elephant in the room. Yes, it is pricey.

...but this is a hand forged heirloom quality tool that will last many many years with proper maintenance. That means not leaving it out in the rain for a year or longer, and that means treating the handle with boiled linseed oil periodically(I also treat the handle with Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP as a finish coat on top of the periodic boiled linseed oil applications.)

I also carry a small tin of Obenaufs LP in the field when on extended trips to coat the axe head because it is carbon steel. If wet for prolonged periods just like any carbon steel tool such as a knife it can and will rust.

The mask is a quality leather, well made mask that I also treat with Obenauf's HD LP.

The axe is very light, I weighed it at 1.25lbs on my scale with the mask. The axe head has more of a wedge type angle as compared to say the GB hatchet so it splits well above its weight. I am quite impressed and to add to it's splitting capabilities it is also a phenonenal chopper. There are limitations obviously due to the size but for what it is if you are looking for a camp axe/hatchet that won't beat ya up on the packweight this is a phenomenal choice.

The attention to detail in regards to craftmanship is spot on. Then take into consideration the smith's initials are are pressed into the axe head. Reminds me of my Hilleberg tents where the maker puts their name on a tag in the tent.

This is a high level of maker accountability and a sign of quality as far as I am concerned.

...would you put your name on a sub par product?

The design of the axe and size also gives one a great deal of ability to use the axe for wood working as you can hold the axe similar to that of an ulu style knife. It will also work for game processing should that need arise.

The edge came shaving sharp so no need to do anything on my end as far as that goes. I am one who believes in stropping in the field to stay on top of my edged tools whether that be my 3v knife or my axes.

If ya do this the amount of sharpening one needs to do is minimal if any barring something unexpected happening.

Just get into a habit of when ya use a tool whether that be an axe or a knife, strop it at the end of the day before ya put it up. It only takes a few minutes and will keep ya from having to get on the stones as much.

There is a small steel collar under the head that affords a little protection in the area of overstrike should that occur.

I personally split wood in a manner in which I rest the axe head edge on the log and run the log parallel with the handle so the possibility of overstrike is minimized...

I'm not gonna get too far into this technique but it is easily researched on the web.

It also minimizes the potential for injury substantially.

In closing I am gonna simply say this is a great little axe and excels when used in a system with a folding saw and a knife.

I highly recommend it if you are willing to drop the coin.
Let's be honest, many of us have no problem paying a premium for a knife so...

If I had it to do over I would purchase it a 2nd time without hesitation and would make that purchase fron NRO.

It a worthy investment for me. I use and rely on my tools when in the wilderness for extended periods solo.

...and this is one tool I am proud to own.

Keep on keepin on folks, and most of all be well.

-Loco Raindrops.

I got a call before they shipped my order it came quickly and exactly what I wanted and the cheapest price I could find online. I would do buisness with them again.

Gransfors Scandinavian Forest Axe #430

Huge selection of a ton of different knives. I ordered my benchmade 698 Foray online and got to me within 4 business days. Great prices! Highly recommend!!

Love this ax. Exactly what I have been looking for. Perfect size to use blazing a trail into the bush. Nicely balanced and swings easily.

Great selection of GB axes. This double-bit was as advertised, and shipped immediately. Very satisfied with this purchase. Will shop here again.

perfect

Gransfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet 415

Great size, durable, lightweight and great appearance! What's not to like? 😎👍

Great EDC knife. Smooth action. Great blade. Benchmade makes good solid knives right here in the USA.

This is an outstanding axe and a welcome addition to my collection! Beautiful craftsmanship and quality! North River was great, especially in light of the current events! Will definitely be back for more

Online purchase with local shop feeling.
Great people and a great product.
Thanks again for my new favorite edc blade.

Great stove! Great customer service with fast shipping.