>>582700I have the GB SFA (right) and it's a perfect camping axe for me.
When it arrived in the mail 3 years ago my friend was visiting so we opened it together. I'll never forget the utter look of shock on his face when he felt how sharp the edge was. To this day he still randomly asks about the axe.
It is the largest GB axe aside from the American Felling Axe but when you hold it you'll know you're not going to do serious forestry or felling with it. The Husqvarna Forest Axe (left) and Council Boys Axe (mid) are slightly larger. I don't really see much reason to go smaller than this though unless you truely only need a hatchet.
Impressions after 3 years... still a great axe. I camp about 5-6 times per year and always take it. Split maybe 50 5-6" logs into quarters on each trip. I think this is about as much work as its meant for at a time. For splitting hundreds of logs at home you should just get a full size splitting axe or maul.
It has held its edge very well and it's clear GB uses great quality steel, but you still can't be stupid with it. Chop on top of another log, don't let it hit the dirt/rocks, don't hammer the poll, don't use it as a wedge, don't use it on stupid shit. Most importantly grease the head after every trip, oil the handle and condition the sheath once a year. Keeping a layer of grease on the edge in particular while stored is important to prevent micro-oxidation from dulling it.
Anyway...it's a beautiful and productive axe and mine will be passed down for generations.
