Old style modern made hatchet

[G.smith]

Great thread,

 

[TerryK]

I bought a few of the Swedish made axes because I had to have them. No photos, but I have a Hults Bruk single bit(older, used), but would have to check the size and weight. The latest and most $$ was the HB carpenter's axe. The lesser $$ that I bought were marketed by Husqvarna. One of them had the SAW logo in addition to Huaqvarna on the handle, so was a Wetterlings at bargain (less than half) price. Unfortunately, someone with sticky fingers took a liking to that one (had a belt sheath), so my remaining Husqvarna is a light forest axe or some such.

Gransfor Bruk are $$! I've seen mention of Stihl axes, and the ones that I have are best suited for driving wedges for felling trees. The edges are not nearly hard enough. :cursing:

IMO, the bargains of hand forged are the Husqvarna axes, and you can buy them from your Husqvarna dealer or online.

I also have a small bearded axe head in need of a handle. Its obviously hand forged and was sourced online from Bulgaria.

Husqvarna is the best buy for the money. A "real" axe/hatchet made in Sweeden.
Grndfors Bruks is probably the accepted best production axe but probably a 100 more bucks than a Husqvarna. I really like my Husqu, I keep it razor sharp, and it really makes cutting easy.

 

[Rifleman1776]

The H&B mid-sized tomahawks are excellent values and reasonably priced. Hard to go wrong. In camp I tend to use my Ft. Meigs for most chores however.