Thank you for the great review and contrasting these three hatchets. It looks like the Condor is the best “value” and the GB Wildlife is the best copping axe and the GB Outdoor is the best for splitting. That’s my interpretation on it on it anyway.
Thanks so much for the review, as I've been considering this hatchet. It is apparent that the relatively thick convex blade profile does not work well with this relatively light axe head. I find this particularly important in these lighter weight hatchets. Without question it could be reprofiled, thus allowing it to work better as a small hand axe, but this would require several hours of work in my view - perhaps still worth it, if the steel quality is there. But, I've already got too many projects in the wings to add yet another. Thanks, nonetheless, for your review. Steve
Thanks for the nice rewiev! As a Swede, owning a Gränsfors bruks wildlife hatchet and a Hultafors Hultån Hatchet I would definately try my gear with the Condor if I could buy it for 50$ or less. Similar axes cost 100$ in Sweden for the same type of axe. This seems like a good and well sorted out axe for that price and with a nice design so yeah, would try that out. Would check out how they forge their hatchets and axes though. If this is done well, then ya'll should buy these hatches straight up.
What irritates me is that there are too many GFB axes that are just not 100 percent in order. Often when I order a GFB axe or hatchet, the edge is not completely in line with the centre line of the handle. I know these are handforged, but come on. I pay over €100 for a piece, so they better make sure it is worth it.
What size holster do I buy for the GFB small forest axe? Also, can I pick it up in Spokane? I live in tri cities and will be heading up that way in a few weeks for a backpacking trip.
I like my Condor. Good little hatchet. But the front of the head leans ever so slightly to the left. No way to correct it. Not a huge issue. Just a bit annoying though.
The Gran costs more than twice the Condor, is it really twice as good at chores? I don’t mind paying for quality, however is it really THAT much better then the Condor, or say. A Husqvarna?
The correlation between quality and price rarely follows a linear progression. You usually pay more and more money for a smaller increase in quality the better the quality gets.
Gränsfors has made axes for over 100 years, they dont do anything else but axes and few sharpening stones for their axes, all other companies nowdays makes 200 other things beside what your buying from them. I rather pay my money onto something i know is made out of quaity and perfected to perfection rather than some cheap mass produced crap. you also have a 20 year warranty with Gränsfors, that should say enough. www.gransforsbruk.com/om-oss/foretagets-historia/ google translate to see history of gränsfors axes. enjoy! fun note "ä" is pronounced same way as a lamb sounds after the B, bääää. ;)
If you're willing to sharpen and put a file to the blade to reprofile the cheeks, a 19" Council Tool Hudson Bay axe will do far more than any of these - for $35. Buy one of their (Review Outdoor) sheaths for it and you have an excellent American made tool. Or buy the Velvicut and it comes with better steel, shaving sharp blade and slightly better wood, for Gransfors pricing.
NotAboutMe if your talking about Hultafors Burks then it can be said that they are just as good quality of axe but with a lesser finish when compared to gransfors bruks.
Axes are quite cheap, a bit over a hundred for one of the best axes possible? It’s a steal compared to knives where you have better steels and crazy handles driving the prices to insane heights. You need to pay for gear with a 20 year warranty and old school making, that’s the world.
Love your reviews but think you need spend a little less time on comparing your holsters to others, on every video you do and get on with what title says! Nice work....
First, thank you for acknowledging God in what you do. As much as I live creation, it’s the creator that deserves too billing. I’m a big fan of Condor products and wish I had the budget to buy “one of each!” Alas! 🤔 but, I’d like your opinion on the Condor camping hatchet. 14” long. 27 Oz, so substantially “meatier” than the baby Condor you got there. $75-90 makes it sill a value. I think it would compare favorably to the 14” HB. I think the HB still has the longer, thinner beak. Gives the “edge” (pun intended) for slicing and carving. But, I think the Condor’s stubbier blade geometry is better for splitting and baton-ing. My hatchet experience is sorely lacking. So, I’m extrapolating from my knowledge of knives and axes. (I do have an eastwing that refuses to take an edge and struggles with all but the warmest sticks of butter.) thanks!
Thank you for the great review and contrasting these three hatchets. It looks like the Condor is the best “value” and the GB Wildlife is the best copping axe and the GB Outdoor is the best for splitting. That’s my interpretation on it on it anyway.
Thanks so much for the review, as I've been considering this hatchet. It is apparent that the relatively thick convex blade profile does not work well with this relatively light axe head. I find this particularly important in these lighter weight hatchets. Without question it could be reprofiled, thus allowing it to work better as a small hand axe, but this would require several hours of work in my view - perhaps still worth it, if the steel quality is there. But, I've already got too many projects in the wings to add yet another. Thanks, nonetheless, for your review.
Steve
What a good , well presented video. Kind Regards from West Sussex, UK.
I have had the Wildlife Hatchet for quite some time now and I like it a lot for the smaller jobs. Thanks a lot for the comparison :)
- Martin
spent 2 years in Elsavador some nice people there.
Love my wildlife hatchet.. It goes on the most trips for sure
Absolutely!
Great video. It was very helpfull for me. Continue with the good work!
Thanks for the nice rewiev! As a Swede, owning a Gränsfors bruks wildlife hatchet and a Hultafors Hultån Hatchet I would definately try my gear with the Condor if I could buy it for 50$ or less. Similar axes cost 100$ in Sweden for the same type of axe. This seems like a good and well sorted out axe for that price and with a nice design so yeah, would try that out. Would check out how they forge their hatchets and axes though. If this is done well, then ya'll should buy these hatches straight up.
Appreciate this comparison video! Separately, I dig that hat with the sunglass arm slots. Mind sharing the make and model?
I think Condor has a pretty good product
Love Gransfors Bruk axes! Thanks!
+The Wasatch Gear Review mor comparisons coming soon
What kind of belt are you wearing in this video?
Please please please do a review on The Condor cloudburst Axe 👍👍👍
Thank you for the request
What watch are you wearing? Looks nice.
What irritates me is that there are too many GFB axes that are just not 100 percent in order.
Often when I order a GFB axe or hatchet, the edge is not completely in line with the centre line of the handle.
I know these are handforged, but come on.
I pay over €100 for a piece, so they better make sure it is worth it.
COOL Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍
Take a file to the bevel on the Condor and thin it out. Not a huge deal, or a whole lot of effort.
+Matthew Growney yes
What brand of watch is he wearing? I know it’s old video but still
What size holster do I buy for the GFB small forest axe? Also, can I pick it up in Spokane? I live in tri cities and will be heading up that way in a few weeks for a backpacking trip.
Excellent video, very informative....
I like my Condor. Good little hatchet. But the front of the head leans ever so slightly to the left. No way to correct it. Not a huge issue. Just a bit annoying though.
The Gran costs more than twice the Condor, is it really twice as good at chores? I don’t mind paying for quality, however is it really THAT much better then the Condor, or say. A Husqvarna?
In my comment (questions) I am referring to the Grans Wildlife hatchet as compared to the Condor product. Thought I had better be specific.
The correlation between quality and price rarely follows a linear progression. You usually pay more and more money for a smaller increase in quality the better the quality gets.
Gränsfors has made axes for over 100 years, they dont do anything else but axes and few sharpening stones for their axes, all other companies nowdays makes 200 other things beside what your buying from them. I rather pay my money onto something i know is made out of quaity and perfected to perfection rather than some cheap mass produced crap.
you also have a 20 year warranty with Gränsfors, that should say enough.
www.gransforsbruk.com/om-oss/foretagets-historia/ google translate to see history of gränsfors axes. enjoy!
fun note "ä" is pronounced same way as a lamb sounds after the B, bääää. ;)
ReviewOutdoorGear yes, you’re right, diminishing returns.
I want to buy 1 axe. Can you help me?
Say Heah Eugene. But if you just had to pick one and go on Alone. Which one of these three would you pick. Thanx in advance.,,.
+paulie 4x wildlife hatchet
Thanx so much Eugene, I will be contacting you soon.,,.
paulie 4x I second the Wildlife Hatchet. I have been so pleasantly surprised by it.
Zinski1911 Thanx You, Yeah, I'll definetly will L@@K into it. Thanx You.,,.
Great story...do you have time to tell it again?
This is more of a sales video for sheaths and such that a comparison of hatchets or axes.
God bless! Thanks for sharing the videos.
Good comparison!
Like the holsters!
If you're willing to sharpen and put a file to the blade to reprofile the cheeks, a 19" Council Tool Hudson Bay axe will do far more than any of these - for $35. Buy one of their (Review Outdoor) sheaths for it and you have an excellent American made tool. Or buy the Velvicut and it comes with better steel, shaving sharp blade and slightly better wood, for Gransfors pricing.
Greg Mi well yeah, it's a totally different type of axe. In other news, a velvicut Felling axe will take trees down better than any of these three...
Cheers Mate!
nice watch, do you recommend it?
+Joseph liking it a lot so far.
ReviewOutdoorGear what kind of watch is that? It's a beauty
If those handle weren’t so small they would be perfect.
Are Hults Bruk the same quality as Gransfors Bruk? Any experience between the two?
NotAboutMe if your talking about Hultafors Burks then it can be said that they are just as good quality of axe but with a lesser finish when compared to gransfors bruks.
What watch is that
Air Blue Bravo
do you agree the condor sheath is not real leather?
Its the stuff that luxery cars use. New age stuff, its meant to feel like leather but water resistant. Condor probably won't admit too.
ผมต้องการซื่อขวานจะทำอยาางไร
ตัวเล็กสุด ชื่อ คอนดอร์ สเก๊า ผลิตที่ประเทศเอลซัลวาดอร์ ตัวกลาง gransfors wildlife ตัวใหญ่ gransfors outdoor ผลิตสวีเดน ราคาต่างประเทศ4000-5000
thats a cool tape measure!!!
+Marla White my favorite
I have the forest axe want an American falling an hatchet now
Axes are quite cheap, a bit over a hundred for one of the best axes possible? It’s a steal compared to knives where you have better steels and crazy handles driving the prices to insane heights. You need to pay for gear with a 20 year warranty and old school making, that’s the world.
so what brand and where can i get one
+Marla White It's the Lufkin Magic Yardstick. It's vintage, but you can get them on eBay.
Have you got makeup on ?.
Haha..no
Love your reviews but think you need spend a little less time on comparing your holsters to others, on every video you do and get on with what title says! Nice work....
I bought a axe at 900yen from yahoo shopping .Its pretty good for its price
First, thank you for acknowledging God in what you do. As much as I live creation, it’s the creator that deserves too billing.
I’m a big fan of Condor products and wish I had the budget to buy “one of each!” Alas! 🤔 but, I’d like your opinion on the Condor camping hatchet. 14” long. 27 Oz, so substantially “meatier” than the baby Condor you got there. $75-90 makes it sill a value. I think it would compare favorably to the 14” HB. I think the HB still has the longer, thinner beak. Gives the “edge” (pun intended) for slicing and carving. But, I think the Condor’s stubbier blade geometry is better for splitting and baton-ing. My hatchet experience is sorely lacking. So, I’m extrapolating from my knowledge of knives and axes. (I do have an eastwing that refuses to take an edge and struggles with all but the warmest sticks of butter.) thanks!
This is an ok review but I really dont like sweet and salty kettle corn.
Get to the point