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Title: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on September 30, 2016, 08:34:07 AM: Have one of each of these coming....they are really cheap for what they are!!!!!

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/new-swedish-military-hand-hatchet?a=792367

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/swedish-military-surplus-axe-like-new?a=2080874
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Sparky415 on September 30, 2016, 08:56:43 AM: Nice :tu: Bargain price :cheers:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Gareth on September 30, 2016, 10:18:44 AM: Bargains indeed. :tu:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Grathr on September 30, 2016, 02:48:26 PM: Nice!
Looking forward to seeing pics when they arrive!
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on September 30, 2016, 05:32:21 PM: Thank fellas! I have seen them at a much much higher prices. Glad SG got a new shipment in.

I'm getting to be ax/hatchet poor.... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Poncho65 on September 30, 2016, 06:08:27 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on September 30, 2016, 05:32:21 PM
Thank fellas! I have seen them at a much much higher prices. Glad SG got a new shipment in.

I'm getting to be ax/hatchet poor.... :facepalm:

Not a bad thing to me :like:

Thanks for the links SG :cheers:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: jerseydevil on September 30, 2016, 06:10:02 PM: Sportsman's Guide sometimes has some GREAT deals. :tu: I bought a West German Army Flektarn field jacket off of them 15 years ago for $8! :o Sucker's still going strong........
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 02, 2016, 05:22:30 AM: Quote from: Poncho65 on September 30, 2016, 06:08:27 PM
Quote from: SAK Guy on September 30, 2016, 05:32:21 PM
Thank fellas! I have seen them at a much much higher prices. Glad SG got a new shipment in.

I'm getting to be ax/hatchet poor.... :facepalm:

Not a bad thing to me :like:

Thanks for the links SG :cheers:

Thanks Ponch!!!! :salute:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 02, 2016, 05:25:50 AM: Quote from: jerseydevil on September 30, 2016, 06:10:02 PM
Sportsman's Guide sometimes has some GREAT deals. :tu: I bought a West German Army Flektarn field jacket off of them 15 years ago for $8! :o Sucker's still going strong........

I bought Swedish military winter coats years ago from SG, wore them a bunch and they are still in great shape....although I "out grew" them....my grand kids still wear then when they come over. That northern European surplus gear is tops.
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SteveC on October 02, 2016, 05:54:25 AM: That's a nice looking axe :cheers:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 03, 2016, 06:34:41 PM: Quote from: SteveC on October 02, 2016, 05:54:25 AM
That's a nice looking axe :cheers:

Thx Steve!!! They should be here later this week or next!!
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on October 03, 2016, 11:30:33 PM: I placed a order for two of the used axes....didn't really see a size for the "NEW" hatchet and really don't think I need something that small. Also ordered some other items I've had my eye on. But not the surp German Binoculars....been wanting those for awhile but can't swing them just yet. Probably should have gone with the buyers club offer but I need to spend money with them like I need a hole in my head.
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 03:52:49 AM: Congrats!!
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 05:01:00 PM: They're here!
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/SG%20order_zpsh80emvnv.jpg)

The Ax is marked "KB 44" with the the Three Crowns....has a 27" handle (24" from the head).
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Ax_zpss8ngcldf.jpg)

The Hatched is unused and stamped "CF" over an "L"...has a 15.5" handle.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/hatchet_zps0wdvpbzr.jpg)

Overall, they are in great shape!!!! I'm very pleased with them!
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: pfrsantos on October 04, 2016, 05:10:20 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on September 30, 2016, 05:32:21 PM
Thank fellas! I have seen them at a much much higher prices. Glad SG got a new shipment in.

I'm getting to be ax/hatchet poor.... :facepalm:

pfrsantos is happy to see he's not the only one refering to himself in the third person. It makes him feel less of an oddball...

8) 8)
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 05:24:26 PM: Quote from: pfrsantos on October 04, 2016, 05:10:20 PM
Quote from: SAK Guy on September 30, 2016, 05:32:21 PM
Thank fellas! I have seen them at a much much higher prices. Glad SG got a new shipment in.

I'm getting to be ax/hatchet poor.... :facepalm:

pfrsantos is happy to see he's not the only one refering to himself in the third person. It makes him feel less of an oddball...

8) 8)

:D It does seem to help SG's self esteem.....
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Grathr on October 04, 2016, 05:43:53 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 05:01:00 PM
They're here!
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/SG%20order_zpsh80emvnv.jpg)

The Ax is marked "KB 44" with the the Three Crowns....has a 27" handle (24" from the head).
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Ax_zpss8ngcldf.jpg)

The Hatched is unused and stamped "CF" over an "L"...has a 15.5" handle.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/hatchet_zps0wdvpbzr.jpg)

Overall, they are in great shape!!!! I'm very pleased with them!

Looks good! :tu:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 06:27:14 PM: Thanks! The ax is from Kimo Bruk but some folks that ordered got a Hults Bruk branded ax.

It's a nice ax for $19.95!
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Grathr on October 04, 2016, 06:49:45 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 06:27:14 PM
Thanks! The ax is from Kimo Bruk but some folks that ordered got a Hults Bruk branded ax.

It's a nice ax for $19.95!

That sounds Finnish to me.
Its a pretty good bargain for a properly forged axe. :tu:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 07:34:00 PM: Quote from: Grathr on October 04, 2016, 06:49:45 PM
Quote from: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 06:27:14 PM
Thanks! The ax is from Kimo Bruk but some folks that ordered got a Hults Bruk branded ax.

It's a nice ax for $19.95!

That sounds Finnish to me.
Its a pretty good bargain for a properly forged axe. :tu:

That's what I kept coming up with too....
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Gareth on October 04, 2016, 08:02:16 PM: Looking good SG. :dd:

Pretty axes too. ;)
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 05, 2016, 07:30:03 AM: Quote from: Gareth on October 04, 2016, 08:02:16 PM
Looking good SG. :dd:

Pretty axes too. ;)

:cheers: :rofl: Thanks!
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Alan K. on October 06, 2016, 06:59:42 AM: Just had a look and the axes are sold out. :facepalm:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: pfrsantos on October 06, 2016, 01:56:00 PM: Quote from: Alan K. on October 06, 2016, 06:59:42 AM
Just had a look and the axes are sold out. :facepalm:

Well, Grathr said it sounded finnish, so...

:whistle:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 06, 2016, 03:11:43 PM: Quote from: pfrsantos on October 06, 2016, 01:56:00 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on October 06, 2016, 06:59:42 AM
Just had a look and the axes are sold out. :facepalm:

Well, Grathr said it sounded finnish, so...

:whistle:

:rofl:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 06, 2016, 03:15:06 PM: Quote from: Alan K. on October 06, 2016, 06:59:42 AM
Just had a look and the axes are sold out. :facepalm:

From what I've read other places, this is the 2nd or 3rd time these have been offered and they always sell out really fast.

Added:

The new military hatchet is still in stock.
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Grathr on October 06, 2016, 03:53:00 PM: Quote from: pfrsantos on October 06, 2016, 01:56:00 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on October 06, 2016, 06:59:42 AM
Just had a look and the axes are sold out. :facepalm:

Well, Grathr said it sounded finnish, so...

:whistle:

:rofl:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on October 06, 2016, 10:35:53 PM: Maybe I should have ordered 3 or 4 instead of 2.....ah well maybe next time. Hope one of my 2 is a good one at least. Something I learned a long time ago, when buying surplus get a few and sort from there. Esp when talking about a $100+ ax for $20....

Still waiting on mine.

Did yours come with sheaths like was pictured?
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 07, 2016, 03:02:45 AM: Here's a pretty good thread on the SQ axes over on bushcraftusa.

http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/sg-has-swedish-military-surplus-axe-like-new-again.181272/

Some beauties and a few duds so far....
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Poncho65 on October 10, 2016, 04:15:29 AM: Those look to be very nice SG :o Glad you got these and they were good quality :cheers:

A good forged axe is hard to beat :like:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Sparky415 on October 10, 2016, 06:43:28 AM: ^

I'm with the man in a big straw hat :tu:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Poncho65 on October 10, 2016, 06:06:18 PM: New page banana man dance

:nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on October 12, 2016, 12:18:30 AM: Just opened my box up! One in like new condition with leather cover can make out HB in a circle on one side so that makes it a Hults bruk I'm guessing.....The other has no leather cover and is loose in the eye( will rehang and oil and that should fix it right up) and has what looks like "KB44" stamped behind the eye on the butt with the 3 crowns right under it?

Its either KA44 or KB44...will research further. Both bits are excellent! I'm very pleased for the money what I got, the axe is a very good length.

Only thing I find a little weird is how the head is tipped a bit forward on both of mine. The blade is not perpendicular to the handle at least by my eye. Anybody else seeing this?

ETA: looked a little closer, The HB haft is warped but may be able to "warp" it back...I hope....
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SteveC on October 12, 2016, 08:02:44 PM: pics :pok:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on October 13, 2016, 01:25:08 AM: Quote from: SteveC on October 12, 2016, 08:02:44 PM
pics :pok:

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05831.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05832.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05834.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05837.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

:cheers:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SAK Guy on October 13, 2016, 06:49:25 PM: Thanks Ponch!!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Fortytwo on October 13, 2016, 11:23:03 PM: Quote from: wonderwolf on October 12, 2016, 12:18:30 AM
Just opened my box up! One in like new condition with leather cover can make out HB in a circle on one side so that makes it a Hults bruk I'm guessing.....The other has no leather cover and is loose in the eye( will rehang and oil and that should fix it right up) and has what looks like "KB44" stamped behind the eye on the butt with the 3 crowns right under it?

Its either KA44 or KB44...will research further. Both bits are excellent! I'm very pleased for the money what I got, the axe is a very good length.

Only thing I find a little weird is how the head is tipped a bit forward on both of mine. The blade is not perpendicular to the handle at least by my eye. Anybody else seeing this?

ETA: looked a little closer, The HB haft is warped but may be able to "warp" it back...I hope....

Nice, I grew up not ten miles from Hultsbruk! Good find!
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: SteveC on October 13, 2016, 11:36:30 PM: Quote from: wonderwolf on October 13, 2016, 01:25:08 AM
Quote from: SteveC on October 12, 2016, 08:02:44 PM
pics :pok:

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05831.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05832.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05834.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05837.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

:cheers:

:tu:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Poncho65 on October 15, 2016, 03:22:58 PM: Quote from: SteveC on October 13, 2016, 11:36:30 PM
Quote from: wonderwolf on October 13, 2016, 01:25:08 AM
Quote from: SteveC on October 12, 2016, 08:02:44 PM
pics :pok:

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05831.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05832.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05834.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/wonderwolf223/media/DSC05837.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

:cheers:

:tu:

+1 thanks for the pics :tu:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Poncho65 on October 15, 2016, 03:23:32 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on October 13, 2016, 06:49:25 PM
Thanks Ponch!!!! :cheers:

:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on November 02, 2016, 08:13:06 PM: Finally a "day off"...gonna work on my axe handles today, strip, stain and oil is the plan. The axe that had the loose head tightened right up, our place here is fairly humid so it didn't surprise me too much.
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on November 19, 2016, 12:23:30 AM: I plan on pulling the head off one of the axes I got to rehang the head and put a new wedge/keys in.

Will anybody be in need of handle templates while I have the head off? Only thing I would want in return is $1 donation back to the site here. Just thought I would throw that out as an offer.
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: leathermon on November 19, 2016, 02:57:39 AM: Looks like the new ones are back in Stock, and there is free shipping now

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: David on November 25, 2016, 06:48:43 PM: :like:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on November 27, 2016, 06:10:28 AM: Had to hide in the basement for a bit on Thanksgiving day before I got thrown out of the kitchen.....got a good tracing of the handle while I had the head pulled off the one ax. Re-hung the head and put a new wedge in and cut off the excess stick out off. Looks great now. The ax with the warped handle was straightened out after some heat gun and water work and a overnight with C clamps on the bench. Plan on staining and treating with boiled linseed oil.

I know the stain isn't really needed but even with a test of BLO the handles are still very "blonde"
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Sparky415 on November 27, 2016, 08:29:12 AM: ^^^
:popcorn:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Poncho65 on November 28, 2016, 03:05:42 AM: Quote from: Sparky415 on November 27, 2016, 08:29:12 AM
^^^
:popcorn:

+1 :imws:

:popcorn:
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: wonderwolf on January 03, 2017, 06:36:30 AM: heh sorry, I'll get some pics up soon now that the holidays have settled down.

Any word on how the steel of these surplus axes compare to the commercial axes being offered? In the long run I want one of the GB Forest axes but I realize that what I have now is just as good though might not have the same lines as what I kind of lust for.
Title: Re: Swedish Steel at Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Gareth on January 03, 2017, 05:55:23 PM: Hard to say for certain on the steel. I've got a small felling axe from a random Swedish maker and it's definitely got a good bit of steel on it. Though it doesn't quite give the same feel as when I'm putting an edge on my GB small forest axe. So; I'd say very good, but hard to be as good as GB.