Hultafors Bruks Axes at a third the price of most retailers.

[CelticRoots]

Just thought I'd share this as I found a really good deal on a couple of Hultafors.

Got a 17 1/2 inch trekking axe for £19 total, included delivery.

The site is http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/7391408400664 Trekking Axe 800G Hulh008Sv 840066

As you can see from the next link it's quite a discount http://www.ronniesunshines.com/bush...aft-axes/hultafors-agdor-17-trekking-axe.html

 

[CelticRoots]

Apologies, if it is in the wrong section!

 

[Will_]

Nice - they make great axes. Wish I'd seen this site 6 months ago

 

[kard133]

I got my Hunters axe from there, good company to deal with.

 

[suburban bushwacker]

I've bought from them before (tool chests) V.cheap speedy delivery.

 

[Flasheart]

Order placed and many thanks for the heads up

 

[CelticRoots]

Finally picked mine up from the Post Office today. Great for the money.

Mine even came with a leather sheath, it was advertised with a rubber thing to go over the blade, so bonus!

 

[Gray]

Bought quite a few sharps from this company, they have some great deals.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I quite like the look of their Hultafors plumbers knife, the file looks useful.

 

[dave89]

Price has gone up to 26 quid

 

[jacko1066]

Thats was a great find at £19, I have emailed the company to find out why its gone up so much!!

Hopefully I will get a reply.

Gutted I didnt see this thread earlier tbh!!

Cheers
Steve

 

[CBJ]

Thanks for the heads up,

Though like Jacko I wish I saw the thread earlier.

Atb

Craig

 

[Emdiesse]

Price has gone up to 26 quid

For around this price there is the Hultafors 850g Long Chopping Axe here: http://www.toollineuk.com/product.php/site/froogle/sn/HULHY20085SV
(excluding delivery).

I bought this axe a while ago since:
1. I was in the market for one
2. Had heard good things (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88740)
3. It was a good price
4. Apart from the extra 50g in the head I could not help but notice the striking resemblance to: http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/814-Gransfors-Ray-Mears-Wilderness-Axe/

I've never dealt with tool line, they were just the cheapest but here is a range of retailers on google:
http://www.google.co.uk/shopping/pr...PY0QWLuYGoBA&ved=0CFAQ8wIwAA&prds=scoring:tps

As for this axe, I am keen on it, feels good... however having used it for limited time and having no other axe use I don't think I am qualified enough to comment!

 

[dave89]

For around this price there is the Hultafors 850g Long Chopping Axe here: http://www.toollineuk.com/product.php/site/froogle/sn/HULHY20085SV
(excluding delivery).

I bought this axe a while ago since:
1. I was in the market for one
2. Had heard good things (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88740)
3. It was a good price
4. Apart from the extra 50g in the head I could not help but notice the striking resemblance to: http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/814-Gransfors-Ray-Mears-Wilderness-Axe/

I've never dealt with tool line, they were just the cheapest but here is a range of retailers on google:
http://www.google.co.uk/shopping/pr...PY0QWLuYGoBA&ved=0CFAQ8wIwAA&prds=scoring:tps

As for this axe, I am keen on it, feels good... however having used it for limited time and having no other axe use I don't think I am qualified enough to comment!

http://www.toollineuk.com/product.php/section/3070/sn/HULHBFY05

It seems odd that the trekking axe is double the price

 

[Emdiesse]

http://www.toollineuk.com/product.php/section/3070/sn/HULHBFY05

It seems odd that the trekking axe is double the price

I looked into this when buying my axe and I believe I can go some way towards explaining the difference in cost .

Hultafors have a couple of different ranges of axe

The Long Chopping Axe is part of the Agdor range and the Trekking axe posted is part of the Classic range.
The classic range are according to marketing/advertising material generally more refined and, to be honest, I believe them when they say that. However, I also don't personally feel my Agdor axe is bad quality at all and I hadn't seen any bad reviews of the Adgor axes. I

They state the Classic is hand forged, but my Agdor also says hand forged on the head, so I'm not sure of the difference here... Maybe they just take more care with the Classic Range?

can somebody explain the difference in the two types of 'hand forged'?

The real quality differences with the Agdor and the Classic range?


Casstrom explain it like this:

Classic
"Pure craftsmanship from Hults Bruk since 1697! These axes are crafted by hand at one of the oldest axe making companies still around. It takes many blows with a hammer to produce the axe’s final shape. This method is costly, but it increases the density of the steel, thereby also improving the axe’s durability compared to those produced with fewer blows. There are very few manufacturers left in the world with craftsmen who still command this technique. Forged from top quality Swedish axe steel with carefully attached handles that are made from selected oiled prime hickory heartwood. Each head has been carefully heat treated to obtain an optimal hardness of 58-59 HRC. The edge has been ground by hand and goes through several stages of honing and stroping to obtain a shaving sharp edge. These axes all comes with a leather sheath. Used correctly these axes will last for generations."

Agdor
"This functional line of axes with an emphasis on the use of top quality materials to achieve a highly functional and durable tools. These axes are made at Hults Bruk in Sweden. Forged from top quality Swedish axe steel with carefully attached handles that are made from selected oiled prime hickory. These axes are of high qulity, however not quite as refined as the Hultafors Classic range and ground with a simpler grind ideal for chopping and splitting. These axes are very good value for money."

[edit]Wait, I think I see the key word... fewer blows? Also simpler grind?[/edit]