HULTAFORS tools – the steadfast choice of true professionals

Good tools are half the job

Traditional Estonian wisdom

Swedish brand Hultafors, named after a small village in western Sweden, offers state-of-the-art hand tools for professionals in a range of fields.

The selection of Hultafors tools in TAMREX stores is no coincidence – firstly, the brand is an undisputed leader in its field, and secondly, these tools are designed alongside Snickers Workwear work trousers and to fit onto them.

It makes perfect sense that if you buy premium work trousers, you should leave a TAMREX store with the right premium tools you need, too!

Centuries of Swedish experience

The axe is the Hultafors tool with the longest history. Since 1697, these axes have been hand-forged at the Hults Bruk forge in Sweden, using methods that others no longer have the skills or are willing to invest in.

The tool with the second-longest tradition is the folding rule: a much-loved tool invented in Scandinavia and used around the world. The folding rule was designed in 1883 by a young engineer, Karl-Hilmer Johansson Kollén, to help a world that had just switched from inches to the metric system. Kollén printed the new metric scale on one side of the folding rule and inches on the other. It soon became clear that a long measuring rule that could be folded up was a practical tool in many other respects too.

Alongside these, the Hultafors range includes a wealth of other premium tools, each of which stands out in some way: through an innovative feature, exceptional durability, functionality, ease of handling or other qualities. This is why many Hultafors tools have won the Red Dot Design Award for their smart, innovative approach.

When developing its tools, HULTAFORS places particular emphasis on precision, reliability, ease and safety of use and, of course, durability. The result is premium tools that can handle even the most demanding tasks and fit a skilled professional’s hand perfectly.

Tools are developed in collaboration with leading professionals from various trades who use them in their daily work. Working conditions and techniques are analysed, professionals’ needs and expectations are identified, and development continues until everyone is satisfied with the result. This makes Hultafors tools the obvious choice for skilled professionals!

Hultafors handcrafted axes

The Hults Bruk forge in Östergötland has been operating since 1697. Its blacksmiths still carry on an axe-making tradition that stretches back more than 300 years.

Only a handful of manufacturers worldwide employ blacksmiths with the skills to create such a masterpiece.

Image

It is not about stubbornly insisting on making axes the old-fashioned way, but about producing axes that are significantly stronger, sharper and easier to handle. Hultafors blacksmiths give the axe heads in the premium range a lifetime guarantee!

While a production-line axe head is shaped with an average of 5 blows, a blacksmith forges a Hultafors axe head by hand with 40–60 blows, until completely satisfied with its shape. The hickory handle is durable and ergonomically shaped. An attractive, thick leather axe sheath protects the cutting edge when the axe is not in use, while a two-stage sharpening stone lets you refresh the edge from time to time.

The Hultafors axe range includes short-handled hiking axes, long-handled forest axes and everything in between, with axes designed for a variety of tasks.

The legendary Hultafors folding rule

Red ends, pale downy birch and flawlessly working joints – the folding rule, Hultafors' flagship product, has been manufactured continuously for nearly 140 years. Over time, this tool has achieved legendary status, first in Sweden and then around the world.

Hultafors folding rules are made from downy birch. Birch wood is pale, making the printed markings easy to read. Birch is a readily available, straight and flexible material with a smooth grain and few knots.

Every folding rule section is checked twice during production using a high-speed camera. The first pass rejects sections with knots and cross grain. After this assessment, the remaining sections are photographed again to check that the scale meets the requirements. Production is certified to the ISO9001 quality management standard.

Accurate measurements meet EU Class III requirements

• Maximum deviation for a 2 m folding rule: +/- 1.4 mm
• Maximum deviation for a 1 m folding rule: +/- 1 mm
• Maximum deviation across joints: +/- 0.5 mm.

The folding rule's slim, 17 mm sections are coated with a water-based protective lacquer, providing added resistance to dirt and moisture. Both sides of the folding rule have a metric scale printed in black, with decimetres highlighted in red.

The strong Swedish steel joints work flawlessly for years. The joints are heat-treated, oiled and epoxy-coated.

Fibreglass and aluminium folding rules

Originally made only from wood, Hultafors folding rules are now also available in fibreglass and aluminium. This lets you choose the material best suited to your working conditions.

Polyamide-reinforced fibreglass is more resistant to breakage and offers better moisture resistance.

Hultafors chisels

Forged in one piece, the Hultafors HDC chisel is exceptionally strong, transfers force extremely well and can be laid flat against the work surface.

With a Hultafors HDC chisel, you can carry out demolition work or carve a fine wooden masterpiece, using a wider or narrower blade as appropriate. This tool won a Red Dot award in 2015 for outstanding design.

The first time you use an HDC chisel, you immediately feel how the impact force is transferred to the workpiece. In your hand is a chisel with a unique steel construction, forged in one piece and extending through the entire handle. The robust design gives the chisel extreme durability, exceptional strength and impact resistance.

What makes the HDC chisel unique is that you can lay it flat against the work surface. This allows you, for example, to prise up tiles without damaging the surface underneath. The ergonomic handle with its slip-resistant Santoprene coating provides a firm, secure grip.

This is a truly sharp chisel for you if you need even more power, greater functionality and better precision.

The expertly sharpened blade with a 25° bevel provides the best possible balance between sharpness and durability.

The white nylon end cap on the handle withstands all your blows, while the perforated base of the PP plastic sheath prevents wood debris from accumulating.

Hultafors hammers

The Hultafors TC claw hammer is a well-balanced, ergonomically designed premium tool that won the Red Dot design award in 2008.

Forged in one piece, the hammer features a vibration-damping urethane insert that reduces strain and stress on your body.

A well-shaped striking head set at the right angle makes work more comfortable. The hammer’s powerful claw is curved, set at just the right angle and has a tapered tip, making it easy to reach both large and small nails without leaving marks on the work surface.

The ergonomically designed handle and the tool’s overall carefully considered weight distribution protect your body from excessive strain.

Image

Hultafors wrecking bars

The Hultafors wrecking bar range includes a unique product: a bar with an adjustable claw, which has 9 different positions.

Winner of the Red Dot design award in 2012, this tool features an innovation that offers significantly more ways to use it and makes work more comfortable.

The Hultafors adjustable wrecking bar is designed to give you an ergonomic working position if you use a wrecking bar every day, offering many more options for finding a comfortable position when applying maximum force. It also makes it easier to reach tight and awkward spaces.

Made from premium-quality steel, the wrecking bar is very strong and durable, even at the adjustable joint.

Hultafors wrecking bars are made from high-alloy boron steel, which bends rather than breaks under excessive pressure. This is a very important detail for workplace safety. The wrecking bars have wide, polished contact surfaces and tapered claw tips that easily reach nails without leaving marks on the work surface.

At TAMREX, you will find Hultafors wrecking bars in various sizes, from a very small mini wrecking bar to large, heavy-duty models. The range also includes bending bars, the clever ATLE nail puller, and lifting and pry bars made from iron and aluminium.

Hultafors handsaws

The Hultafors development team once sat down with a handsaw and started thinking about how to improve this tool. All right, let’s change the teeth and make them sharper, make it more resistant to rust, add clever angles and measuring aids, and make the blade replaceable. But what else? How could they surprise the world?

Image

They visited various tradespeople and asked what bothered them most about their saws. The biggest problem was actually quite surprising. It turned out that what drove them mad was the practically invisible blade cover, which kept going missing.

So, the blade cover on Hultafors handsaws is large, red and incredibly easy to fit and remove. The tradespeople were delighted and loved Hultafors even more.

Besides the highly visible blade cover, Hultafors saws naturally have several other advantages. The teeth on the flagship HBX saw feature unique 3-phase sharpening, ensuring a straight, clean cut. Made from 1 mm steel, the saw has an environmentally friendly wax-based powder coating that helps it glide smoothly. The tapered blade tip lets you reach awkward places and start cutting in the middle of the material. The ergonomic handle makes work more comfortable and reduces blade vibration, and can easily be attached to a new blade.

In the TAMREX range, you will find handsaws in various lengths, a hacksaw and a bow saw.

Hultafors measuring tools: tapes, lines, lasers

Hultafors tape measures

When choosing a tape measure, accuracy is the most important consideration, followed by the locking mechanism and ease of use, which directly affects your performance.

A high level of accuracy is key when choosing a tape measure. Look at how the measuring scale is printed on the tape. Hultafors' patented inkjet technology is extremely accurate and abrasion-resistant, while good contrast and a matt finish make the scale easier to read. All Hultafors steel tape measures are classified in the best possible accuracy class, Class I (in accordance with the EU standard).

Locking mechanism - high accuracy is only achieved if the tape stays in place when you lock it. Try the brake before buying a new tape measure. The tape should be easy to lock and should stay in place until you release it. Also pay attention to how the tape retracts. Choose tape measures with smooth retraction and an abrasion-resistant impact brake: they last longer and are more pleasant to work with.

User-friendliness – the quality of your work is closely linked to how comfortable you are while working. Ergonomic tools that fit your hands are not only more comfortable but also improve your performance. With tape measures, it is important to choose a case that fits comfortably in your hand. When holding the tape measure, you should be able to use all its functions without difficulty.

The Hultafors family of steel tape measures is unbeatable for accuracy. With excellent ergonomics, smart features and a durable case alongside this accuracy, tradespeople need look no further. The best tool is Hulafors!

Until quite recently, Hultafors PR, BT and SL tape measures were the only ones in the best possible accuracy class (certified to EC Class I). Today, a handful of other manufacturers have joined them. You will find the corresponding marking on the tape measure.

Hultafors Talmeter marking tape measure – measure and mark

Invented in 1954 by Swedish engineer Ture Andres Ljungberg (initials TAL), the Hultafors Talmeter marking tape measure lets you take both external and internal measurements, mark the work surface immediately or transfer a measurement from one object to another without reading the measurement.

You can also use it to draw arcs and, depending on the model, measure diameters and circumferences. Explore the possibilities!

A distinctive feature of this tape measure is the option to keep the tape locked by default. Pull the tape out and it stays in place immediately, without retracting into the case on its own. To retract the tape, press the large button with your thumb. Depending on the model, the large button has several possible positions.

Hultafors long tape measures (20 m, 30 m)

To measure longer distances, you need a longer tape measure. The Tamrex range includes Hultafors 20 m and 30 m tape measures that make your work more accurate and convenient.

Accuracy, functionality, durability and ease of use are guaranteed!

Hultafors laser distance meter for distances up to 60 m

An accurate and functional laser distance meter is a convenient, smart measuring tool. It features Bluetooth connectivity, an IP54 moisture protection rating and a USB-rechargeable battery. It is a truly convenient and functional measuring tool for professionals.

Hultafors knives

You will find an extensive selection of Hultafors’ distinctive range of knives at Tamrex. What makes the range special is its focus on different user groups, from strong, sharp knives used mainly for heavy-duty cutting to a small, functional electrician’s knife. In between, you will find a chisel knife, a plumber’s knife, a painter’s knife, a round-tipped safety knife and eye-catching outdoor knives.

Hultafors craftsman’s knives

Each knife comes with a sturdy plastic sheath designed to attach to the cleverly concealed button on Snickers Workwear work trousers. This keeps your knife safely stored yet always within easy reach.

The knives are made from hardened Japanese carbon steel, renowned worldwide for its high quality. The cutting edge is sharpened in several stages, with the finishing touch applied using a leather strop.

The tough polypropylene plastic handle is durable and ergonomically designed.

Hultafors utility knives with replaceable blades

These efficient, comfortable and sharp knives have been developed in close collaboration with tradespeople who use them every day.

Ergonomic tool control and ultimate precision. All Hultafors utility knives feature a unique design and construction that give you a comfortable, secure grip. This improves safety and helps you work more efficiently. The knives’ tapered blades ensure ultimate precision.

Easy to use and clean. To ensure the best possible ease of use, all unnecessary components have been removed and the number of moving parts reduced. This extends the knife’s service life, makes cleaning easier and helps keep dust and dirt out of the mechanism more effectively.

Quick, convenient and safe blade changes. You can easily open the knife without tools. Replacing a blunt blade is quick and safe, as all components are attached to the knife body and cannot fall out.

All new Hultafors blades come in a clever spring-loaded dispenser that holds up to 10 blades. The dispenser fits neatly into the handle of every Hultafors utility knife, so you always have a fresh, sharp blade to hand.

Safe storage for used blades. The spare blade dispenser also has a compartment for used blades. This prevents dangerous blades from being left on site where they could cause cuts.

Hultafors snap-off knives

Sharpness is a knife’s most important quality. With a Hultafors snap-off knife, you always have exceptional sharpness and precision at hand.

Perfection in every cut. Hultafors has developed a comprehensive range of exceptionally sharp, ergonomic and functional snap-off knives that help you carry out a variety of tasks more precisely and comfortably. For professional tradespeople, this means a more efficient, uninterrupted workflow.

Adaptable for both left- and right-handed use. The snap-off knives have a symmetrical design, and the blade is easy to fit in either direction. This allows left-handed tradespeople to adapt the knife to their needs too.

Premium quality in every detail. The snap-off knives have a very strong and durable plastic body. The blade moves smoothly and locks securely in place. Depending on the model, various features make it much easier to overcome common challenges.

Hultafors screwdrivers

Swedish design and German craftsmanship: this neatly sums up Hultafors screwdrivers.

Hultafors screwdrivers are developed and designed in Hultafors, Sweden, known for its Scandinavian styling and ergonomic design. The screwdrivers are manufactured in Germany to ensure premium quality.

Hultafors screwdriver blades are made from premium steel, molybdenum-vanadium steel, and hardened in accordance with ISO standards to ensure the best performance without compromising strength or durability.

Outstanding ergonomics are ensured by developing Hultafors screwdrivers together with tradespeople from various fields who use them every day: electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other specialists. Different hand positions and tasks have been taken into account. For example, the screwdrivers have longer handles for significantly greater comfort while working. The handles are made from durable PPC plastic and coated with rubber to provide a firmer grip and therefore greater precision.

Clear, visible and lasting markings proved to be a major concern for tradespeople, according to surveys. Hultafors screwdrivers were therefore given colour codes and symbols to identify the tool model and size. The symbols are printed on the end of the screwdriver handle so they do not wear off too quickly, and laser-marked on the blade.

Electrical work involves several additional hazards, and a high-quality Hultafors tool can go a long way towards preventing them. Above all, precision is essential in electrical work, and excellent ergonomics ensure this. Hultafors VDE screwdrivers for electricians have insulated blades that are safe to use on electrical installations with voltages up to 1000 V. VDE screwdrivers are tested and certified in accordance with IEC 60900. They are available with slotted, Phillips, Torx and Pozidriv tips, and we have also added voltage testers.

Hultafors spirit levels

Vials, or liquid-filled containers, show whether a surface is level – they are the most important components of a spirit level!

The liquid in the vials is usually oil or alcohol, allowing the air bubble inside to move freely. The vials in different spirit levels may look similar, but their design and mounting methods actually vary considerably between manufacturers. This leads to major differences in measurement accuracy and permitted deviation.

Image

The way a vial is mounted in the profile determines its sensitivity to temperature and impacts. In the best spirit levels, the vials are secured in a tensioning wedge using ultrasonic welding or clips, ensuring maximum accuracy and durability

The vials in Hultafors spirit levels contain a low-viscosity coloured oil mixture. This gives the bubble optimal freedom of movement and makes the reading easy to see. Slim vials have a magnifying lens to make readings easier: it enlarges the bubble and rings, allowing you to take accurate readings from any position. A luminous reflector behind the vial makes readings easier to see in low light

The oil in Hultafors spirit level vials is highly resistant to both UV radiation and temperature fluctuations, ensuring consistent bubble movement from -20 °C to +60 °C. Temperature resistance also helps prevent additional bubbles from forming if the level is knocked.

Static electricity can affect the accuracy of spirit level readings. This is why Hultafors spirit levels are equipped with antistatic vials.

In addition to highly accurate readings, Hultafors spirit levels offer many other distinctive features. Depending on the model, these include durable plastic or aluminium construction, different lengths (10 cm to 2 m) and vials set at different angles. The range also includes post levels, line levels, magnetic levels and more

Hultafors squares

Discover the world of Hultafors squares and versatile triangular squares. Measuring and marking different angles, transferring measurements and more becomes easier than ever. Once you learn how to use them, you will realise just how ingenious the products Hultafors has created are, once again.

The range includes measuring tools made from different materials and offering different functions, all designed for accuracy and exceptional ease of use.

Image

Hultafors clamps

A screw clamp or bar clamp is an invaluable tool for stabilising, pressing together and holding things in place. You can comfortably operate a strong, functional bar clamp with one hand.

Depending on the model, Hultafors screw clamps and bar clamps offer 120–700 kg of clamping force.

Made from premium materials, these tools are durable, offer excellent performance and are comfortable to use.

Hultafors marking tools: pencils, markers, chalk powders

Hultafors carpenter’s pencils, concrete pencils, dry markers and deep-hole markers meet the high expectations of top professionals.

The carpenter’s pencil is a classic that is still widely used today. Made from limewood, Hultafors carpenter’s pencils have a medium-hard (HB) lead and are easy to sharpen. For marking concrete, use a concrete pencil with a harder lead.

A favourite for many is the dry marker with a sharpener, supplied in a handy holster that you can attach to your belt or pocket. Replacement leads are available separately. The refill set contains leads in different colours, allowing you to make clearly visible marks on a variety of materials.

You can mark hard-to-reach places with a deep-hole marker, which has a long, slender tip and an ink refill.

The range also includes waterproof permanent markers, a chalk line and chalk powders in various colours for refilling your chalk line when it runs out.

Hultafors Tool Cases

A respected craftsperson’s valuable tools are, of course, always neatly in their place. We can help you keep them organised more conveniently, too.

In the Tamrex range, you will find several practical solutions for organising, storing and carrying your tools. Choose a simple tool bucket, a backpack or a toolbox with a shoulder strap and plenty of compartments.