Are hultafors and Hults Bruk the same?
Finally, Hults Bruk was sold to the present owner, The Hultafors Group, in 1992. Currently there are over 20 people working at Hults Bruk where over 100,000 axes heads are hand forged each year.
What Steel is hultafors?
Since 1697 the blacksmiths of Hults Bruk have been forging by hand with Swedish steel, the way their viking ancestors did since the 9th century. Over the centuries, Hultafors has carried on the tradition while also including modern forging equipment and top-grade Swedish carbon steel.
What is a trekking AXE?
The trekking axe is a small axe for outdoor life in forests and open land. Manufactured in blasted and clear-lacquered ironwork, which is also suitable for work in the garden. The wooden handle is curved and made of hickory which is treated with linseed oil.
Where are hultafors axes made?
Sweden
Hultafors Axes – Hand Made In Sweden We stock a range of Hultaforshand forged axes, made from Swedish quality steel in the forge at Hults Bruk in the Swedish province Östergötland. At Hults Bruk, the forging tradition goes as far back as 1697. Hultafors is proud to offer a full lifetime warranty on their Premium Axes.
Who makes Hultafors AXE?
Hults Bruk
Axes forged with tradition Hultafors axes are hand forged from Swedish steel and manufactured at Hults Bruk, where the forging tradition goes as far back as 1697. The head is made from Swedish steel and the shaft from American hickory.
Are axes forged?
Axe heads are forged from Swedish axe steel of a consistently high quality. The steel is struck many times until the axe attains its final form. Our hardening method leaves a clear hard zone within which the axe can be sharpened whilst not detracting from the strength of the edge.
Are Husqvarna axes made by hultafors?
But we do know that Husqvarna axes are produced by Hultafors group, the same company that owns and makes Hults Bruk axes and their European versions (Hultafors axes).
