HULTAFORS Åby forest axe
- Hand-forged at the Hults Bruk forge in Sweden
- American hickory handle, treated with linseed oil
- Straighter edge with Scandinavian grind, curved handle (600 mm), total weight 1015 g
- Leather axe sheath included
- Lifetime warranty on the axe head
The axe is named after Åby, the village nearest Hults Bruk, where many forge workers lived in the 20th century.
The Hultafors forest axe is a versatile hybrid with many uses. Åby has a straighter cutting edge and grind, as well as a finger recess beneath the head for greater precision. The long, slender ergonomic handle reduces weight while delivering considerable force with each swing. The axe is ideal for building shelters, preparing firewood, carving and precision work. In short, it is an excellent companion in the forest.
- Axe head weight: 700 g
- Total weight: 1015 g
- Handle type: curved
- Handle length: 600 mm
The axe is hand-forged from high-quality Swedish steel at the Hults Bruk forge. The forging tradition there dates back to 1697. It is named after Åby, the village nearest Hults Bruk, where many forge workers lived in the middle of the 20th century.
Look after your axe and it will be a faithful companion for many years. Thanks to the premium quality and craftsmanship of this axe, Hultafors offers a full lifetime warranty on the axe head. To qualify, register your purchase at: https://www.hultafors.com/outdoor
HULTAFORS AXES – 300 years of craftsmanship
Hultafors axes are hand-forged. They have been made using traditional methods since 1697.
At Hults Bruk in Östergötland, master smiths practise a craft that very few others can match. Only a handful of forges worldwide employ craftsmen capable of work at this level.
Exceptional material
Hultafors axe heads are forged from Swedish axe steel of consistently high quality. The steel is hammered repeatedly until the axe takes its final shape. This costly method makes the steel denser and the axe more durable. An axe made this way cannot be compared with one forged with only a few blows.
Hultafors' hardening process produces a clearly defined hardened zone within which the axe can be sharpened without weakening the edge. With proper use, Hultafors axes can last for generations.