I experienced the best customer service in getting this axe as a gift. Thank you so much

I was looking for a very specific camp axe and most sites that showed it “in stock” didn’t truly have it in stock and had delivery times 2-3 weeks out. I left a voicemail with North River and they called me back in a timely manner, took the time to understand what I was looking for, confirmed they had it in store, and had it shipped out the next day. I spent some time chatting with the owner on the phone and was so impressed by the customer service I went ahead and bought another knife from them while I was at it. This is how business should be!

Fast shipping packed very professional, Axe is Awesome what can i say it's a Gransfors Bruk... five stars experience all away a round... Aloha...

excellent cuts sharp edge easy to handle highly recommend

I enjoy handling this tool as it feels of great quality. Pleasing to the eyes. Will outlast me.

I am extremely satisfied with the service North River Outdoors provided me when I purchased a Gransfors Bruks Outdoor axe. This axe/hatchet is of the highest quality and feel excellent in the hand. I was a little nervous spending so much, but North River made it easy and painless, and also gave a coupon which helped me make the purchase. I highly recommend using North River Outdoors, they have alot of great products, and they sell all the Gransfors Bruks axes, which are some of the best in the business and they care about their customers. I'm excited to use my new outdoor axe more and more, it is such a great design, and fun to carry out in the woods. 5 stars. Thank You North River Outdoors!!!

Haven't used much yet but am excited with the way it feels in the hand and fits in the pack.

Ordered two axes from this store on line and axes were shipped an a timely manner and had good communication when I had a question about the product. Hope to do business with this company in the future.

Love it! It is a quality axe for sure. Thank you north river outdoors!

I had been looking for this hard to get axe when I ordered it from north river outdoors. Turn out they were out of them. They emailed me when they were getting a small number of them to see if I was still looking for it. Made the purchase and really love the axe

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

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.

The quality is outstanding I sat down all day just cutting whatever wood I could find I probably cut down 50 trees and the edge hasn’t changed at all it still shaved hair if your thinking about it do it there great and with the proper care you’ll never buy another one and will be able to pass it on for generations

I recently bought this it hasn’t arrived yet but that’s because it was yesterday but the people on this website care I texted the many times because I was so eager and they answered all my questions and more and plus I’m 13 so I really had a lot of questions

you get what you paid for the best!!!

I realize now that I am not a real axe/hatchet kind of guy. I have split a lot of wood with mauls and kept a dull Estwing in the camp kit and used them regularly in the field for kindling and firewood but this little baby is different animal. I "needed" one because I saw some fancy folks with them on youtube. When I took the sheath off I cut myself almost immediately and didn't even know it till I saw the blood.. I have a crazy respect for this thing and possibly some fear as I find myself jumping awake each night after dreaming of my fingers lying on the chopping block and stumps on my hands where they used to be. Perhaps a saw would be safer and lighter but I am going to keep her and get to know her better before I give up. Besides the price is going up fast so I feel like I got a deal and I am a sucker for a good deal even if it helps me maim myself.

Size wise I would relate this to a carpenters framing hammer with a serious compact blade on it. If you have any experience framing with a hammer then you should be ok. If you have ever hit your thumb with a framing hammer then you will hopefully have the awareness to keep your digits. Do not buy this for an accident prone family member. It is razor sharp and can shave with it from the factory. I did.

Great Product and at a Great price. Fast shipping, couldn't be happier.Thank you keep up the good work. AAA+++