Before purchasing, he encouraged me to try out several makes of axes...
And hands down, Gransfors Bruks' "Splitting Maul" it was...
This axe not only feels solid, it is also a piece of very handsome art...
Up to this time, the only Swedish connection I had was a pen-friend in the early 1970s... and, no email or internet at that time...
Lisbeth Backlund... if you happen to come across this post, please throw me a line!
Was surprised to learn what a fine outfit this family-owned company is...
They have only 24 employees, plus another 20 in South Carolina, US...
One of their catch-phrases is 'A craftsman behind each axe'...
Imprinted beside the Crown is the initial, DG...
This one comes with a jacket and is made in Kochi Prefecture, which is also in the the island of Shikoku...
Similarly imprinted on the blade is the name of the iron smith...
'Yoshi-michi', says my missus...
Gransfors Bruks brings it one step further...
From its homepage, we can find out exactly who this 'DG' is...
'Daniel Grantz' seems to be they guy at the back row with the checkered shirt, looking sideways...
I feel happy to be able to know exactly, the craftsman who chiselled the axe I just bought...
My Grasshopper is not spared of the snow....
I put some homemade 'kimchi daikon' (the reddish 'sticks') in there and oohlaaa...
It's fascinating that you were able to find the name of the craftsman who made your axe. It's also interesting that this is such a small company.
ReplyDeleteYour noodle dish looks delicious.
George... fascinating, indeed... would even like to send him a thank you note for doing such a great job...yeap, the noodle dish was delicious...
ReplyDeleteA craftsman behind each axe means high quality and must not come cheap, right Lrong? ;)
ReplyDeleteYummy noodle. I'm drooling.
lina... you are quite right about the axe... it is really very beautifully made, just like a piece of art and on top of that, it has high practical value...
ReplyDeleteI try to scout for the brand but too bad is not available in my district ..wonder it ok to buy online.. yeh its a beautiful pc of tool.
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DeleteIt must be really satisfying and you are probably on cloud nine with your new toy! Think about all the things that can be done with it! I feel the same thing with any new kitchen toy! He! He! Just as computer and technology that constantly needed to be upgraded, the same goes with our gadgets too, no matter in the DIY or in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like well-crafted tools. Those are beauties!
ReplyDeleteKF... absolutely on cloud nine... used them for the first time last weekend and was not disappointed...
ReplyDeleteMM... right on!
ReplyDeleteHi Lrong,
ReplyDeleteLike your blog too.
And finally I know where to get the axe I want!
HS Wong
DQ Farm
Hello HS Wong... thanks very much for dropping by... I can affirm that the axe is an excellent tool to have...
ReplyDeleteYou and Rainfield both have new toys! This one will help keeping you in shape :-)
ReplyDeleteIcy BC... intend to keep in shape if possible...
ReplyDeleteThat is one fine looking axe...shouldn't have any trouble chopping wood with that! I first began chopping wood when I was around 9...don't know how I did it but I could split some pretty hefty pieces of wood. Your meal is delicious looking...do I see tofu...one of my favorite foods...but one I haven't had in a long time.
ReplyDeleteTheanne... yeap, it chops really well... wow, 9 years old? I did chopped wood when I was a little boy bI can't recall how old I was... and tofu, I love this stuff...
ReplyDeleteThese are toys that only belonged to an adult.
ReplyDeleteBut I have my playground at Cerok Tokun.
rainfield61... plus, very time and energy consuming toys, they are...
ReplyDeleteI love your wood cutter, and I am sure, it will be use well.
ReplyDeleteEllada... yeap, every weekend, I am using it to chop wood and it feels very good...
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