Instead of one broad assortment, you will now see two clearly defined brands: Hultafors and Hults Bruk. Both are Swedish axes built on centuries of forging tradition. Both are designed to last. The difference is how they are shaped for your work, your use, and your expectations.
In this guide, we explain what separates them and how to choose the right axe for your needs.
Built on the same foundation
Every axe we make starts with the same foundation. It is hand forged in Sweden, using proven methods that have been refined over generations. This gives you a tool that is strong, durable, and consistent.
So when you compare Hultafors axes and Hults Bruk axes you are not choosing between different levels of quality. You are choosing between different ways of using that quality.
"Our axes have always been made to the same high standards. What we are doing now is becoming clearer in how we describe and differentiate them, so that each brand’s expression and strengths come more fully into their own."
Anders Haglund -- Director Business Unit Hults Bruk, Hultafors
Hultafors axes – reliable tools for efficient everyday work
Whether you are working in forestry, on a farm, or handling demanding outdoor tasks, you need an axe that is efficient, reliable, and easy to control. That is exactly what you get with Hultafors.
Every detail in a Hultafors axe is designed with practical work in mind. The shape, grind, and balance support efficient work and controlled cuts, helping you maintain precision throughout the day.
You do not need to adjust or modify it before use. It is sharpened and ready for demanding tasks straight out of the box, and it is built to keep performing over time, regardless of if you choose a forestry axe, a felling axe or a splitting axe.
Built for efficiency
We focus on function over finish. That means we do not polish the axe head. Instead, we keep the production efficient and robust.
For you, the benefits are:
- A more cost-efficient tool without compromising reliability
- A durable surface that stands up to regular use
- A focus on performance rather than appearance
Here at Hultafors, you will find a carefully selected range of axes, each model designed to cover key tasks in professional use.
"It is the same craftsmanship and the same underlying quality, but two different ways of carrying the heritage forward. One with a clear focus on functionality at work, the other with more room for tradition, finish and feel."
Anders Haglund -- Director Business Unit Hults Bruk, Hultafors
Hults Bruk axes – traditional craftsmanship for skilled use
Hults Bruk axes are also hand forged and shaped by Swedish forging tradition with a deep respect for skilled axe use. They are made for users who value precision, balance, and craftsmanship as part of serious work in the forest, bushcraft, and who love to spend time in the outdoors. Are you looking for a bushcraft axe, an outdoor axe or a camping axe – Hults Bruk is the way to go.
Hults Bruk axes share the same forging, weight, and core quality as our previous premium axes. You get the same strong foundation. The difference is in how the axe is finished.
The Hults Bruk axes are hand polished to support sharpness, edge quality, and a refined finish. This takes more time to produce and gives the axe a distinct character without compromising its role as a serious working tool.
Made for skilled use in nature
Hults Bruk is about function, craft, and connection to the material. You notice it in the balance, the edge, the finish, and the way the axe performs when used with care and experience over time.
It is a natural choice for:
- Traditional wood processing and skilled use in nature
- Responsible forestry, bushcraft, and outdoor work
- Users who value traditional craftsmanship
- Those looking for a classic Swedish axe with both the capability and character
If that is what you are looking for, explore the full range at Hults Bruk.
The right axe for your situation
There is no right or wrong choice. There is only the right axe for your situation. Explore the Hultafors axe range if you want a focused selection of efficient work axes for daily use. Visit Hults Bruk if you are looking for a traditionally crafted axe for skilled use in wood, forestry-related work, and the outdoors.
With the right tool, in this case a hand-forged axe, your work becomes more controlled, precise, and rewarding.
