Leather sheath

All Gränsfors Bruk Leather sheaths are made of vegetable-tanned leather that is biodegradable and free from heavy metals.

Gränsfors Bruk has actively chosen to use vegetable-tanned leather as we believe that the alternative, chrome tanning, is not good enough for the environment. You can read more about why we made this choice and what it means under Materials.

The sheath is designed to protect both you and your axe. By regularly lubricating the blade guard of your axe, you make the leather more flexible and water-repellent. The leather grease therefore extends the service life of the axe’s sheath.

Gränsfors Leather Wax is manufactured in Sweden using 100 percent natural raw materials. It  consists of Lanolin, cold-pressed, unrefined organic sunflower oil, beeswax and pitch oil (pine tar oil).

In the video below, you can see how to take care of and fit your leather sheaths on your axe without the risk of cutting it on the sharp edge.