Hultafors classic trekking axe vs trekking axe

[muffinski]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Hultafors classic trekking axe and the Hultafors trekking axe apart from the classic being 300g lighter and dearer?

 

[dave89]

I think the classic is hand forged

 

[dave89]

Just a sugestion but there is a really good deal on this chopping axe

http://www.tradetoolshop.com/hultafors-chopping-axe-850g-length-65cm.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CMzBzoLO4L8CFRHHtAodYjYAzQ

 

[muffinski]

Thats where I saw the axe for £20, nearly got it but wondered why it was cheaper the classic, but think Dave89 has answered that one.

 

[Everything Mac]

The "classic"axes have the forged finish similar to the Gransfors axes. The other axes are all treated some how. I don't know if they are shot blasted or what but they remove all traces of the forged finish.

Either way - I wholeheartedly recommend a hultafors axe. Mine has yet to let me down.

All the best
Andy