Hults Bruk Axe

CHRISTMAS PRE-ORDER. Shipping in time for Christmas. Choose between our two favorite models of Hults Bruks handmade Swedish Axes. The Akka Foresters Axe (24" handle) or the Almike Hatchet (16" handle) Both are perfect for a backpacking trip, and we've enjoyed putting both models to work for us on our mountain excursions.

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THE 2 MODELS

AKKA FORESTERS AXE

The Akka features a long, curved 24″ American hickory handle paired with a 1.5 lb. axe head for exceptional leverage and power in a lightweight package. The straight knife-ground edge and finger notch near the neck make carving tasks a joy. With a total weight of just 2.2 lbs. the Akka is is ideal for overnight wilderness trips and fantastic for clearing forest trails.

• Overall Weight: 2.2 lbs.
• Head Weight: 1.5 lb.
• Handle Length: 24"
• Head: Solid Swedish steel
• Handle: Solid American Hickory

• The axe head is hand-forged and made from Swedish axe steel in a foundry that has been in operation since 1697.
• As part of the hand grinding production process, the steel is struck multiple times thereby increasing its density and resulting in more durability of the axe.
• The head is constructed in such a way that there is a tempered zone designed to hold a very sharp edge even after many sharpenings.
• The straight hickory handle is treated with linseed oil.

ALMIKE HATCHET

A perfect sized hatchet for camping, cutting small firewood, and basic carving. The Almike from Hults Bruk in Sweden is a life long all-purpose tool for the garden, camp or wilderness survival. Featuring a classic turpentine pattern axe head intended for tasks such as making kindling, doing light clearing and any number of backcountry jobs. The axe can be worn on a belt or easily tucked into a backpack. 

• Overall Weight: 1 3/4 lbs.
• Head Weight: 1 lb.
• Handle Length: 16"
• Head: Solid Swedish steel
• Handle: Solid American Hickory

• The axe is shipped in its own storage box and comes with a detailed users manual.
  
• The axe head is hand-forged and made from Swedish axe steel in a foundry that has been in operation since 1697.
• As part of the hand grinding production process, the steel is struck multiple times thereby increasing its density and resulting in more durability of the axe.
• The head is constructed in such a way that there is a tempered zone designed to hold a very sharp edge even after many sharpenings.
• The curved hickory handle is treated with linseed oil.