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#167292 - 12/20/17 08:08 AM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks ***** [Re: W Polidori]
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I am finding more Gransfors Bruk examples than I had planned. Love the Swedish steel. From top to bottom: double bit throwing ax (490-1),
small splitting ax (441), hunter's ax (418), wildlife ax (415), and a small hatchet (410).


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#167297 - 12/20/17 09:33 AM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: Eric]
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I have all of those except for the double bit. Nice!!

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#167303 - 12/20/17 04:51 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: pappy19]
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Pap, You have great taste in edged tools. When I got my first GBA a couple of months ago I knew my wallet was in trouble.
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#167307 - 12/20/17 05:18 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: Eric]
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Was reading about the double bit axe. It was common for one edge to be used for felling and the other for limbing, both edges ground differently.
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#167313 - 12/20/17 07:03 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: W Polidori]
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Warren, Yes, GBA has 2 type of double-bit models. The one you are describing is the 490-2. It has the 2 different grinds. It also has a 31" handle. The one I have is a 490-1 with the 25" handle. I need to set up a target for it before I can go Viking.

Here is GBA's write up on the 490-1 throwing ax:
The Gränsfors Double Bit Axe is based on the North American working axes, but has been modified for use in axe throwing. Both edges are identical and the centre of gravity and handle are carefully positioned so that the axe rotates well in flight. The dimensions and design of the axe comply with the rules for axe throwing.
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#167315 - 12/20/17 07:21 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: Eric]
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Eric,

Saw a news report last week about local axe throwing lessons now that you mention it. Brings back memories of the Johnny Carson axe throwing skit with Ed Ames
https://youtu.be/0L5QC9ZJkM8
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#167316 - 12/20/17 07:30 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: W Polidori]
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Warren, I remember that episode. Mingo nailed the dummy right in the family jewels.
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#167317 - 12/20/17 07:32 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: Eric]
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Classic episode.
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#167321 - 12/20/17 07:56 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: W Polidori]
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Yes, that was a good one. But of course, every Johnny Carson show was a classic.

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#167325 - 12/20/17 08:02 PM Re: Hatchets / Tomahawks [Re: pappy19]
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That splitting ax is a workhorse!
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