13 New Swedish Axes for America by Hults Bruk

Hults Bruk (Hultafors Bruks) axes have been forged by hand and crafted in the traditional way since 1697. At the Hults Bruk factory in Ostergotland Sweden, their smiths perform the work that not many others are able to do. Only a few producers in the world employ smiths who can produce this kind of craftsmanship.

Hults Bruk Axe heads are forged from Swedish axe steel of a consistently high quality. The steel is stuck many times until the axe attains its final form. It's a costly method, but this increases the density of the steel and thereby the durability and life of the axe, particularly if you compare it to axes that are forged with only a few strikes. The Hults Bruk hardening method leaves a clear hard zone within which the axe can be sharpened whilst not detracting from the strength of the edge.

These Hults Bruk Swedish Axes are heirloom quality and compare on an even par with those made by Gransfors Bruks and Wetterlings Swedish Axe Works. Used correctly, Hultafors Bruks axes can last for generations. Hultafors Bruks produces axes that are designed for a number of different applications, including felling and splitting. Hults Bruk also produces axes that can be used outside the workplace for hunting, camping and sports. Here are the new 2015 Hults Bruk models which were just released...



The Hults Bruk Tarnaby Hatchet is a small, all-purpose hatchet for basic uses such as making kindling, doing light clearing and working in the garden. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Salen axe is a compact, all-purpose hatchet for basic uses such as making kindling, doing light clearing and working in the garden. The Salen Axe/Hatchet has an axe head weight of 1.75 Lbs and a handle length of 20 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Kalix compact felling axe is intended for bringing down or cutting up small to medium sized trees. This Kalix axe has an axe head weight of 2.25 Lbs and a handle length of 28 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Atran felling axe is intended for bringing down or cutting up small to larger sized trees. This Atran axe has an axe head weight of 3.5 Lbs and a handle length of 32 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Gran small splitting axe is intended for lighter duties such as the basic splitting involved with making fireplace wood. The Gran Axe has an axe head weight of 2 Lbs and a handle length of 20 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Bjork Splitting Axe is a larger splitting axe intended for heavier duties such as splitting large logs as well as processing wood for use in a fireplace. This axe has an axe head weight of 3.5 pounds and a handle length of 30 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Almike Axe is a small all-purpose bushcraft style axe. It is intended for tasks such as making kindling, doing light clearing and for any number of backcountry jobs. The axe can be worn on a belt. The Almike Bushcraft Axe has an axe head weight of one pound and a handle length of 16 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Aneby is a stout medium sized axe. It is designed to offer considerable power and leverage making it deal for hunters to carry out animal skinning and other tasks. Additionally, it is ideally suited for light forest work. The Aneby Hunting Axe has an axe head weight of 1.75 Lbs and a handle length of 20 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Kisa Axe is medium sized felling axe. The Kisa Axe has an axe head weight of 1.75 Lbs and a handle length of 26 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Tibro is the classic carpenter's axe. It offers a narrow, long and perfectly straight knife-ground edge and a medium length handle. This Tibro Carpenter's Axe has an axe head weight of 1.75 Lbs and a handle length of 20 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Motala axe is a heritage piece harkening back to Scandinavian ancient history. While usable for work, it is primarily employed today in throwing competitions among serious enthusiasts. The Motala Double-Bit Axe has an axe head weight of 3.75 Lbs and a handle length of 30 inches. Read more about this axe.





The Hults Bruk Jonaker Hatchet is the most compact hatchet made by HB. This superb hatchet is designed for tasks such as making kindling, doing light clearing and for any number of backcountry jobs. It is ideal for including in your pack and being worn on a belt. The Jonaker Hatchet has an axe head weight of one pound and a handle length of 9.4 inches. Read more about this axe.


The Hults Bruk Torneo compact felling axe is intended for bringing down or cutting up small to medium sized trees. The Torneo axe has an axe head weight of 1.75 Lbs and a handle length of 26 inches. Read more about this axe.

See all the Hults Bruk Swedish Axes at www.osograndeknives.com.

Snow & Nealley Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe

Snow & Nealley of Smyrna Maine has been making fine quality axes since 1864. The Snow and Nealley Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe is a backpacker's dream.

The Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe is Compact enough to fit in a backpack, this premium quality axe is ideal for splitting kindling at camp or on the trail. 

The 1-3/4 lb. Hudson Bay head is drop-forged from high-carbon steel, flame hardened for strength and durability and then worked to exacting specifications to provide you with a tool that has a look and feel all its own. 

The knobbed 18 inch American hickory handle is comfortable and accommodates one-handed use. 

Comes with a leather blade protector. All Snow & Nealley axes have a lifetime guarantee and will exceed your highest standards.

Hultafors Bruks Agdor Range Hatchet 15

The Hultafors Bruks Agdor Range Hatchet 15 (model 840025) is a small axe for outdoor use in forests and open land.

The Hatchet 15 is a Swedish made axe that's Made from blasted and clear-lacquered ironwork.

This hatchet is a great choice for a bushcraft hatchet and is also suitable for work in the garden.

Read more about this great hatchet at www.osograndeknives.com.

Hultafors Agdor Trekking Axe Hatchet 15

The Hultafors Bruks Hatchet (model 840025) is a small axe for outdoor use in forests and open land. Made from blasted and clear-lacquered ironwork, it is also suitable for work in the garden. 

The shaft is made from hickory and treated with linseed oil. The Hult Bruks Hatchet 15 is an excellent axe at a great price.

The Hatchet 15 axe is hand-forged and made from Swedish axe steel using traditional methods in use since 1697.

The steel is stuck several times, increasing its density and thereby the durability of the axe.

The Axe has a clear tempered zone within which the axe can be sharpened whilst not detracting from the strength of the edge. Get more information right here at www.osograndeknives.com

Gransfors Bruks Carpenter Axe - Perfect All Around Hatchet

The Carpenter's Axe by Gransfors Bruks is everything in one. It is designed as a Carpenters Axe but it works well cutting down small trees as well as for hunting and wood carving. The GB Carpenter Axe is a perfect all around hatchet.

The Gransfors Bruks Carpenter's Axe features a straight edge and thin blade with low angle of bevel face, suited for work in dry wood. Forged inward curve from heel to lip of the head allows your hand to grip almost straight above the center of the edge. This, and the long straight cutting edge, gives rigidity, stability, and control when cutting. Functions like a good heavy knife. The axe butt is ground and can be used as a hammer. Has a 3" face, 1 lb. head and an 18" hickory handle.

Again another perfect product from Gransfors Bruks. Check it out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.

TOPS Knives ECO Hawke Survival Tomahawk Review

The Eco-Hawk by TOPS Knives is a great tool for the improvising bushcrafter. The ECO HAWK is more than a Good Knife, and it's more than a Proper Hawk. The ECO comes as a complete 'Get Outta Dodge Kit'. It's a great knife in the Bush or when in the Urban Jungle... No longer do you have to always carry a full-sized Hawk.

Practice lashing the Eco Hawk to an improvised haft before you have to use it. It takes some practice to get the head secured well enough to actually use it hard. Once you figure out how to lash the head to the haft it's a very versatile tool. 

The TOPS ECO Hawk also does the job as a knife so you can fabricate a haft without too much difficulty. The versatility which this tool presents, gives the user a wide variety of options, with lightweight and convenient carry size being an added extra.  Check it out at www.OsoGrandeKnives.com.

Condor Tool & Knife Scout Hatchet Review

The Scout hatchet by Condor Tool & Knife compares favorably with those of Wetterlings Small Axe and Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet but it is roughly half the cost. The Condor Scout Hatchet performs well as a carving axe. You would be hard pressed to find another comparable product on the market that can do as much as well as this little hatchet does for the price.

As a camping tool, the Condor Scout Hatchet is light weight and a very capable cutting tool in competent hands. The Condor hatchet works great for shelter building and campfire kindling production for wood that is not over 7" in diameter. In regards to the edge, our test model took and held an edge very well.

Due to its size and weight, the Scout Hatchet overlaps the utility of a machete and larger axe in some applications. A machete is a better choice if you are clearing brush or hacking through bushes or thickets. A heavier Camp Axe will offer greater cutting power for larger firewood rounds and larger shelter building logs. For general campsite activities, such as carving and fashioning camp utensils, etc., this axe will overlap with a knife. While the Scout Hatchet will not take the place of the above mentioned cutting tools, its light weight and utility makes it a good option for the weight conscious backpacker.

This little scout hatchet will more than likely become your go to cutting tool for overnight camping trips and day hikes. Learn more about the Scout Hatchet at OsoGrandeKnives.com.

Gransfors Bruks Kubben/Hand Hatchet Review

The Gransfors Bruks Hand Hatchet is an excellent tool for camping, backpacking and bushcraft use. Historically the Hand Hatchet was known as the Kubben Hatchet, it shares the exact same axe head as the extremely popular Wildlife hatchet but it has a short stocky handle which feels great in hand. 

Side by side view of the Hand Axe with the Wildlife hatchet.

The hand axe has a 1lb. hand forged carbon steel head and a beautiful shock absorbing hickory handle. Hickory is the best handle material for axes because of it's shock absorbing qualities.  The wood is from the heart so it makes the quality of this little hatchet even better. The handle actually has a traction grooves which give a great grip. The Hand Hatchet really shines when you consider how unique it is. It has superior chopping capabilty when compared to a knife of the same weight. It also can carve wood with minimal effort so you can make all sorts of things for your campsite from tent stakes to wooden bowls. The GB Hand Hatchet provides all this without the size & weight of a full size axe.
If you're looking for an extremely portable axe that can comfortably be carried full time on the belt with high quality swedish steel that is an excellent chopper then the GB Hand Axe is something you should definitely checkout.
Please watch our video review of the Gransfors Bruks Hand Axe.

Read more here.

Gerber Gator Axe with Knife

Recognizing the need to conserve space and at the same time realizing there are times when a knife may be needed in addition to an axe; Gerber Legendary Blades has made the Gator Combo Axe. The Gerber Gator Combo Axe Knife improves upon Gerber's award-winning line of axes, adding their famous Gator textured rubber for maximum grip in wet or dry conditions. The Gator Axe is the same size as the ultra compact Back Paxe II hatchet. As with all Gerber axes, the Gator Axe Combo features a forged steel head for superior edge retention and a virtually unbreakable handle. Available with or without a Gator textured-handle fixed blade knife.

Features:

• Forged steel axe head
• Fixed blade knife magnetically locks into handle
• Gator textured handle for maximum grip
• Ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop

Specifications:

• Overall Length: 8.75"
• Length of Blade: 2.63"
• Weight: 19.2 oz.
• Blade Material: Forged steel axe head
• Handle Material: Polyamide with Gator textured overmold