Is hultafors Hults Bruk?
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.
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.
What steel does Hults Bruk use?
Swedish axe steel
The Hults bruks 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.
What is the difference between Hults Bruk and hultafors?
Hultafors owns and manages the Hults Bruk and Husqvarna axe-making mills. Hults Bruk started in the shipbuilding business, making metal objects such as nails, iron bars, and more. Hand tools quickly appeared in the production line.
Are axes forged?
The first step is to chisel a hole in a block of mild low carbon steel. Once again the axe is heated, this time to a bright yellow glow, and forged so that the two pieces of steel forge weld together. The blacksmith then forges the axe’s head into a shape and grinds the rough edge.
Are wetterlings good axes?
4.0 out of 5 stars Great axe! But spring for the Gransfors Bruks 🙂 This Wetterlings axe is a nice, handy tool. The handle is comfortable and smooth (though unfinished) and well-centered in the eye, and the steel takes and holds whatever edge you can give it.
Is Hults Bruk a good brand?
I recommend the Hults Bruk models if you’re looking to spend less, but still get an excellent axe for the price. Gransfors Bruks axe are just as good and maybe even better, but come at a higher price point.
What type of steel are axes made from?
The steel is based on the C55 carbon mixed with silicon, manganese and vanadium. The steel rods are cut in pieces with the same weight as the eventual axe head – then forging begins.