Check Out the New Arrivals! Centuries of Steel making and forging have made Swedish steel and axes world famous. Wetterlings, the oldest existing axe forge in Sweden, now under new ownership, offers the best, hand forged and fit with oil finished American hickory handles. Natural, unpainted, finish shows the quality of the forging. We are pleased to offer these fine axes to our customers. Hardened and tempered to Rockwell 56-58, razor sharp. Never use the back of the axe head as a hammer. The back of the head, or poll, of the Splitting Maul is tempered, so it can be used safely with the splitting wedge. All axes come with leather sheaths. Replacement handles and leather sheaths are available. Wetterlings - hand forging axes since 1880. Axe use & care instructions are available HERE.

	Belt Hatchet Our smallest hatchet can be used for cutting, like a big knife, and for chopping small stuff. The blade’s wedge shape behind the cutting edge makes this small axe superior for splitting. Compact and light weight for wearing on your belt in the woods. Handy in the kitchen, at the office and everywhere in between. Overall length 10", Blade width 2.5", 1.2 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-104     Belt Hatchet $91.00
	Camp Hatchet 13 inch handle provides plenty of power for this light weight hatchet. The wedge shape of the blade and the long handle helps to split easily, as well as chopping or cutting stuff. It can be worn on the belt in the woods or used around the house and in the garden. The Camp Hatchet will quickly become your favorite. Overall length 12.5", Blade width 2.5", 1.4 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-106     Camp Hatchet $93.00
	Small Hunting Axe For someone who wants a full size hatchet for all the work around the house, the farm and the camp, this is a great choice. Small enough to be carried on the belt, but big enough to do the job with ease. The proportions of the handle to the head makes it ideal to keep by your fire place for kindling. Overall length 15.5", Blade width 3", 2 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-115     Small Hunting Axe $107.00
	Large Hunting Axe Can be used as a hatchet with one hand, this smallest two hand axe will tackle small trees and limbs well. The longer handle gives it good striking force compared to the weight, so the Large Hunting Axe is a great companion in the outdoors, for the hunter, for the bushcrafter and for the camper. Overall length 19.25", Blade width 2.75", 2 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-118     Large Hunting Axe $109.00
	Limbing Axe This is the axe that built Sweden, the Limbing Axe. 1 kg head and 26 inch handle is ideal for felling and limbing. Lumberjacks use this all day in the woods for serious work. Overall length 25.5", Blade width 3.5", 3.15 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-121     Limbing Axe $121.00
	Felling Axe When you need to chop down a big knotty tree, this is the axe for you. A large powerful tool, made for the heaviest forestry work. Overall length 31.5", Blade width 3.75", 4.15 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-124     Felling Axe $158.00
	Hjärtum Carpenter’s Axe The old Hjärtum pattern Carpenters axe features a double bevel. Finger grip puts the pressure near the centre of the blade for best control during one-handed work. Used this way it is certainly a precision tool. Moving the hand further back for carving motion and heavier cuts. Use for chiseling, flattening, shaping, removing large amounts of material quickly, as well as fine shaving work. Overall length 18", Blade width 3.75", 2.45 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-162     Hjärtum Carpenter’s Axe $131.00
	Small Splitting Axe Using the right tools for splitting makes it easier and more fun. Heating with wood warms you three times. When you fell it, when you split it, and when you burn it. Heavy head with an aggressive wedge shape for one handed splitting and making kindling. Use in the woodshed or in the house next to the fireplace. Small size delivers a big blow with little effort. Overall length 19.5", Blade width 3.5", 2.9 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-142     Small Splitting Axe $118.00
	Splitting Axe The narrow striking face concentrates the force of the heavy head, penetrating deeper than an axe would. The aggressive wedge shape splits the wood apart like an explosion. Flared end knob stops the hand nicely. Overall length 29.5", Blade width 2.75", 5.25 pounds. (Two month lead time)   Qty     2-W-Axe-144     Splitting Axe $136.00
	Splitting Maul This is the tool for serious wood splitting. The force of the 2,7 kg head is concentrated on the narrow blade with a heavy wedge section that will subdue very stubborn wood. We have hardened the poll, which mean that this is the only axe that should be safely used to hammer the Splitting Wedge. Weight and balance make this maul ideal for splitting logs. Flared edge facilitates splitting. Tempered poll is safe to use to strike the splitting wedge. Overall length 32", Blade width 2.75", 6.95 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-146     Splitting Maul $162.00
	Splitting Wedge Twisted body with one face toothed for aggressive splitting action. Even gnarly grain will yield under the influence of this persuader. Best used in pairs. Solid, twisted, serrated - provides great splitting power. Overall length 7.5", Blade width 2", 4.75 pounds.   Qty     2-W-Axe-149     Splitting Wedge $53.00
	Cruising Axe .Unique combination of a light carpenters pattern head with a long elegant curving handle, giving beautiful balance. Finger grip under the head gives good control for fitting and joining, and the long handle gives a good swing for chopping and limbing. A perfect length for canoe trips or long cruises through the woods. Overall length 23", Blade width 3", 2.15 lbs. *   Qty     2-W-Axe-176     Cruising Axe $131.00
	Bushman Axe *** New *** Wetterlings teamed up with Les Stroud, the Discovery Channel star of "Survivorman," to create the perfect wilderness axe - an axe that is versatile enough for chopping, splitting, hammering and carving, but light enough to be carried long distances. The Bushman Axe has a handle that is long enough for two-handed felling and splitting, and the wedge shape of the head gives excellent splitting power.  The long, broad blade is good for felling or carving and the finger notch under the head allows good control over detail work.  The square poll is good for driving pegs or other hammering work. Overall length 22”, Blade width 3.375”, 2.5 lbs.   Qty     2-W-Axe-178     Bushman Axe $136.00
	Broad Axe with Short Handle A classic Swedish Broad axe, used for log house building. The broad curved cutting edge removes large amounts of material quickly, leaving a smooth flat surface. Also used for some joinery work or big sculptures. The short handle is ideal when the log is supported at knee height and also during sculpture and carving work. Overall length 19.25", Blade width 7.375", 4.20 lbs.   Qty     2-W-Axe-192     Broad Axe with Short Handle $236.00
	Broad Axe with Long Handle The longer handle version of the broad axe is ideal for hewing with the log near the ground in the American or German style. With the extra power from the long handle, the work is easily performed. Overall length 25.75", Blade width 7.375", 4.45 lbs.   Qty     2-W-Axe-190     Broad Axe with Long Handle $236.00
	Clearing Axe with 20" Handle Use this 20-inch clearing axe to cut small branches and clear brush close to the ground. The frame protects the blade so you don¹t have to be as careful as you would be with your favorite Wetterlings axe. Double edge blade is reversible and sharpenable. It is easily and safely removed using a vice. Overall length 25.75", useable blade width 6", 2.10 lbs.   Qty     2-W-Axe-311     Clearing Axe with 20" Handle $74.00
	Clearing Axe with 26" Handle Use this 26-inch clearing axe to clear brush and branches in your garden or woods. The head is angled so that you can use this in a more upright position. Longer handle also makes the job more comfortable for taller people. Double reversible blade is easily changed with a vice. Overall length 31.25", useable blade width 6", 2.25 lbs.   Qty     2-W-Axe-315     Clearing Axe with 26" Handle $92.00
	Clearing Axe with 32" Handle Use this 32-inch clearing axe to clear brush and branches in your garden or woods. The head is angled so that you can use this in a more upright position. Longer handle also makes the job more comfortable for taller people. Double reversible blade is easily changed with a vice. Overall length 36.5", useable blade width 6", 2.60 lbs.   Qty     2-W-Axe-317     Clearing Axe with 32" Handle $102.00
	Double Bit Throwing Axe with 30" Handle The story goes that lumberjacks used to play with their double bit axes during break. Now axe-throwing competitions are held all over the world and it is a popular recreation. Unlike other axes, this 6 inch wide, thin axe blade is designed to stick in the target. The Wetterlings version is lighter than most for greater accuracy. The double bit axe has been a powerful ceremonial symbol in many different cultures. In ancient Greece it symbolized life and death, with the edges representing the waxing and the waning moon.   Qty     2-W-Axe-180     Double Bit Throwing Axe with 30" Handle $184.00

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