They have been bought out by the competition and shut down, much to my disappointment. Crafted in much the same fashion for over 100 years, this is the last axe you will. Proadventure, outdoor, camping and bushcraft specialists. We are at present 14 people forging axes and tools as well as shafting axes. Wetterlings chopping axes wetterlings hand forged axes are world renowned for their performance and durability. Hand crafted and hand forged since 1880, a wetterlings axe is made from a proprietary carbon alloy steel achieving a rockwell hardness of 5658 rwc.
Every wetterlings axe has in this way been handmade and eyemeasured with the greatest care since 1880. Youtube wetterlings movie working in machine shops alot of it is familiar including the 70s rock. Read the latest free download news and view free download pictures and video from our team of local insiders on. This make is ideal for bushcraft practitioners and woodsman. Wetterlings axes for sale smkw javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Youtube wetterlings movie working in machine shops alot of it is familiar including the 70s rock on the radio, but i can still geek out on this stuff all day. All wetterlings axes feature american hickory handles, leather sheaths, and come with a 20 year warranty.
Bring this on your hunting trip to be well prepared for surviving in the wild. They are at present 9 people forging axes and tools as well as turning handles. The axe head is hand forged from swedish quality steel alloyed from iron, carbon, silicon, manganese and vanadium. However, the best axes were probably made from 19201950 in the uscanada maybe aussies too. This is the wetterlings version of the gransfors bruk small forest axe. Ground, hardened and tempered by master blacksmiths to keep a rockwell hardness of 5658. Simply put, i considered this wetterlings backcountry axe likely a better overall value at. Save 10 on a pair one for yourself, and one for your partner or child.
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Wetterlings axes are currently only available for purchase at the factory store in storvik, sweden. The woodsmiths store stock almost the entire range of wetterlings axes, also their splitting wedges, lifting. Can anyone tell me where i can find a list of wetterling axe dealers. Wetterlings large hunting axe is a handy tool that nearly anyone can enjoy. Wetterlings hudsons bay axe canadian outdoor equipment co. It is now our responsibility to manage the inherited knowledge but at the same time assimilating the new ideas that may take us to the cutting edge of current technology, environmental responsibility and functionality. Lets see those photos, videos, and talk about anything related to them. Wetterlings 176 foresters fine axe 24 overall, head. Since 1880, wetterlings has produced a unique line of quality axes. Folding saws gman swedish saws historic 18th century kit sharpening stones and strops svente djarv blacksmith tools for the woodsman wood carving tools. Oct 21, 2016 traditional axes from wetterlings of sweden. Look through our collection of old wetterlings catalogues.
The special axe steel alloy makes high quality hardening. Wetterlings manufaktur ab, yxsmedjan, vallbyvagen 58, 812 30 storvik, sweden phone. He sold gransfors bruk in 2009 to his sons adam and daniel branby. Wetterlings small splitting ax has been discontinued by wetterlings and is no longer available. Between 1930 and 1950 wetterlings made a great deal of small handheld axes for scouts. Bushcraft raindance bushcraft jesse corbeil wetterlings swedish forest axe gransfors bruk gaw instagram red lake outfitters. Delivered with vegetable tanned, locally produced, leather sheath. Hand forged traditional axes made by wetterlings, the oldest existing axe forge in sweden. After looking at some of the youtube videos of the wetterlings, i think the picture i saw before of a rough head was just a poor picture. Seen some videos on youtube but thought id ask the forum. Beginning in april, 2017, a new chapter begins, as wetterlings will cease production of its own branded axes, and will instead become part of the production facilities for its sister company. Axe manufacturer gransfors bruk presented by outdrr play duration. New, welleducated and young blacksmiths account for a new generation, and that indigenous knowledge is captured and lives on. The special axe steel alloy makes high quality hardening possible.
Since 2007 wetterlings has been owned by gabriel branby, who from 1985 to 2009, owned and managed gransfors bruk ab. The wetterlings scout axe is a small axe which, the name says it all, is very suitable for boy scouts. Hence its low weight, the long handle offers an increase in chopping power. I am looking for a new axe so far i have 2 hatchets so its time for something bigger that could be a good allrounder. Mar 06, 2017 since january 2016 the company belongs to the same company group as gransfors bruk ab, who also manufactures handforged axes.
The company has been making axes in storvik since the end of the nineteenth century. Gransfors bruks small forest axe vs wetterlings outdoorhunters axe fit and finish contest duration. Hand forged of swedish carbon alloy steel using multiton presses to produce an exceptionally strong, durable edge. I bought the wetterlings hudson bay and i really like it. Wetterlings, the manufacturer of authentic, hand forged swedish axes is set to partner with sport hansa llc, a distributor which supplies authentic european brands to the specialty outdoor market.
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I cant find a list of dealers anywhere and would like to look at these axes before i decide to buy one. The woodsmiths store stock almost the entire range of wetterlings axes, also their splitting wedges, lifting tongs and pulp hooks. Wetterlings factory closure a piece of history youtube. When chopping a large tree, we advise you to be kneeling to give you a safer and better ergonomic position. Adam speaks with julia kalthoff of wetterlings at shot show 20 in las vegas. Early humans created rudimentary axes from stone to harvest timber, process animals, and construct shelters.
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Wetterlings foresters fine axe pic heavy bushcraft usa. Not sure if its been posted around here yet, but heres a 9min vid out of the wetterlings factory showing how the hand forged axes are made. The head is painted forest green and the end of the handle is lacquered in red as was the original. So i recently bought a wetterlings foresters fine axe. Wetterlings axes greenwood tools woodsmith experience. Wetterlings is a swedish company that puts great skill and knowledge into each and every axe it produces. Oct 05, 2011 a good axe in your hands is a magical feeling, especially the wetterlings swedish forest axe. Wetterlings swedish limbing and felling axes hand forged. Hand fitted with hardwood wedges and steel rings to handles of shockresistant american heartwood hickory. Can be used for a variety of chores, including chopping and splitting wood. Wetterlings make nice axes and hatchets, pretty much on bar with gransfor brucks but less expensive.