Leather in a class of its own

We are proud to be able to say that our axes are among the best available. And when we developed new axe sheaths and accessories for our premium axes, we had just as high ambi­tions in terms of both quality and environ­mental considerations. We found a Swedish supplier who shares our high ambitions. They work with traceability and transparency throughout the production chain to be able to have control over a wide range of sustain­ability factors such as animal husbandry, electricity and resource use, as well as social sustainability.

Grain leather from Swedish cows

Our premium axe sheaths are sewn from full-grain leather, i.e. leather where all layers of the animal skin are used. It produces a thick, durable leather that acquires a fine patina over time. All leather comes from cows that are raised on a few selected farms north of Siljan in Dalarna. The cows are mainly kept for the sake of the meat and the leather is a by-product of the meat production. We have not only chosen Swedish leather because of the proximity, but mainly because Sweden has very high require­ments for animal husbandry, higher than most other EU countries with lower antibiotics use, better animal treatment and health as well as tougher regulations regarding animal transports.

Vegetable tanning

Tanning is a craft almost as old as axe making and our leather is vegetable tanned near Florence in Italy. There has been incredibly good knowledge and craftsmanship for vegetable tanning here since ancient times. Vegetable tanning is an older, slower and more expensive process but it also produces a higher quality leather that lasts longer, has a finer surface and ages well. It is also a much better option for both people and the environment than more modern tanning pro­cesses that usually use chromium.

Made in Sweden

The axe sheaths are cut and sewn here in Sweden. And even in the last phase of production, sustain­ability work continues with a focus on, among other things, reduced material waste and energy from renewable sources.

Certified leather

Our leather supplier is third-party audited every year by HIGG. Tanneries used have LWG certi­fication, which means that their production is reviewed and approved from an environmental perspective. They have control over energy consumption, wastewater management and chemical use.