Gränsfors Bruk Diamond Axe File

Great company. Great product! Thanks.

Small and lightweight, easy to carry in the field. I did use it to repair a small chip in my GB Outdoors axe in the field - it was more than sufficient, and I was able to get it sharp enough to shave.

Good quality, performs well,very satisfied.

Great size and does wonders for honing an edge. Love it!

Puts a nice edge on the axe

not terrible, but something like 300/1000 grit would be preferable. also for the price a monocrystalline/steel plate bonded arrangement would have fairer value

I use both carbon and SS steel knives and GB axes... It is always has a chore getting a great edge on the SS steel knives... I bought this baby and it does it all and pair it with the two axe file and diamond hone and is all I need in the field to sharpen anything from my small pocket knife, my fixed blade belt knife and my GB Axes!!! I just use water with a few drops of green dish soap as the lube but in a pinch good ole spit!!! Why green soap??? My Grand day told me that it kills bacteria?!?

This was such a pleasure to use - amazingly fast, precise edge. The design is such that your hands are always moving away from the cutting edge, and the short length makes it great for keeping the factory profile. Best I've used!

The Diamond Axe File is a top notch sharpening tool. Don't let its diminutive size fool you! At approx. 6 inches it is easy to carry for field expedient sharpening of your GB axes or hatchets yet its handle is just the right length to grip and maneuver the file at the correct angle for touch ups and sharpening of a dulled edge.

I have not used it to sharpen an edge which has been chipped or significantly dulled from abuse. In my opinion that is where a GB Axe File would be used first to re-profile the edge then the Diamond file to finish.

I have also used mine to sharpen my custom knives in the field. Most of my knives are made of S30V steel and have a Scandi Grind. They see very heavy use throughout hunting season. For example, I just finished re-sharpening my Charlie May Slitter after it gutted, skinned and butchered a cow elk. The GB Diamond Axe File quickly returned it to razor sharpness.

I highly recommend anyone considering purchasing a field expedient sharpening tool to grab one of these files! You won't regret your purchase.