Hults Bruk Ekelund Small Forest Axe

Hults Bruk has a strong and proud tradition of making axes that goes all the way back to 1697. (about 300 years before the other guys!!). At Hults Bruk in the County of Ostergotland their Blacksmiths are among the few in the World who still master the craft. Their new premium range is another cut above and ooze quality. These are the type of product you will love and cherish for a lifetime.

The Ekelund Hatchet (formerly known as Aneby), or small forest axe, is a versatile tool designed for light forest work, processing kindling and firewood, or felling and bucking small trees. Its hand-forged blade delivers clean, powerful cuts, making it ideal for precision work in the field or at camp. Despite the solid 850g head with its approximately 3.5” long cutting edge, the hatchet feels balanced and responsive, ensuring smooth one- or two-handed swings and dependable performance.

The head features Hults Bruk’s Turpentine pattern, complete with a finger notch for precision carving and a rounded poll ideal for skinning tasks. A 20" curved American hickory handle provides excellent grip, reach, and comfort for extended use. Crafted from high-quality Swedish steel at Hults Bruk, this hatchet combines traditional craftsmanship with durability built to last a lifetime. Its main applications are hunting, carving, and light chopping.

Hults Bruk axe heads are forged from customized high-quality steel, with an alloy specifically engineered for this purpose, providing exceptional strength and performance. The steel is produced completely CO₂-neutral and is fully recyclable.

Each head is hand-forged using the open-die free forging method. The axe head is then hardened and tempered for long-lasting durability. With a hardness of approximately 54–56 HRC on the Rockwell scale, these axe heads offer superior sharpness and edge retention.

The cutting edge is hand-ground and polished to ensure precision and reliability with every swing. As one of the final steps in the forging press, each axe head is proudly stamped with the traditional Hults Bruk mark - a symbol of quality and craftsmanship.

• Wooden handle from American hickory, treated with linseed oil
• Convex grind edge
• The edge is sharpened, polished and ready to use
• Leather axe sheath included
• Head weight - 850g
• Total weight 1.2 kg
• Total length 50 cm (20″)
• Face: 8 cm (3″)
• Product number 840712

Disclaimer: As each Hults Bruk axe is hand forged, minor variations in weight, dimensions, and finish may occur.