Axes including hand forged Hultafors

A complementary tool for splitting axes that makes it easier to split particularly thick pieces of wood. Use the tempered striking surface at the back of the sledge axe or a tempered steel sledge when working using a wedge.

The Stalberg Carpenters axe provides you with the precision any skilled craftsman would demand. With its straight handle and long narrow straight edge exacting building work can be accomplished. The finger notch in the axe head allows a grip where your hand is placed almost straight above the centre of the cutting edge, for increased precision. This axe is named after Ernst Stalberg, one of Hults Bruk’s most experienced blacksmiths from the first half of the 20th century. Like all Hultafors axes...

Hultafors axes are forged by hand. They have been crafted in the traditional way since 1697.

With its ground neck and medium-weight head the Ekelund Hunting Axe is ideal for easier forestry work as well as for skinning game. It makes this axe the perfect hunter’s companion. It is perfect for cleaning paths and small scale felling. Like all Hultafors axes it is hand forged and made from Swedish axe steel. The head is struck 40 to 60 times to increase density and durability. The name honours that of Gunnar Ekelund the local squire who after a trip to the USA was inspired to initiate axe p...

This is the perfect outdoor companion, easy to use and easy to carry. Don’t be fooled by the size as this is a campfire companion. Ideal for kindling, carving and wood shaving. It is a favourite for backpackers who have no need of a larger axe. The hatchet is hand forged and made from Swedish axe steel. The head is struck 40 to 60 times to increase density and durability. The name Anglesjon comes from the nearby lake that originally provided the power to run the waterwheel for the forge.

This is our classic outdoor hatchet and companion whether you are hiking in the wild or setting up the camp fire. Because it is light weight and versatile its popularity has grown and is one of our bestselling axes. It is easily stowed in a backpack. The handle length is more than the mini hatchet which allows more power to be developed at the cutting edge for cutting wood for shelters and the fire. The hatchet is hand forged and made from Swedish axe steel. The head is struck 40 to 60 times to ...

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