The Arvika 5 Star Racing Axe features a 4.5 lb. racing-pattern head with an approximate 5.5" cutting edge, hand-forged from high-quality Swedish steel at the historic Hults Bruk forge. Built for speed and precision, this axe is purpose-designed for competitive chopping and racing events, delivering unmatched performance in the most demanding conditions. Its wide blade profile creates large V-shaped cuts, making it ideal for hard, knotty, or frozen wood. The Arvika is intended to be profiled and customized by the end-user - a practice recommended only for experienced users. The 32" curved American hickory handle provides strength and balance for powerful, controlled swings. Crafted with enduring Swedish craftsmanship, the Arvika 5 Star is the ultimate choice for serious competitors. Its main applications are racing, splitting, competition chopping, and heavy-duty felling. Product Overview The Story Behind the Name: The Arvika 5 Star is named after the renowned Arvika mill. Before this pattern was adopted by Hults Bruk, it had already earned a reputation for excellence - a symbol of a broader tradition now united with our own. By carrying this name, the axe represents the meeting of great histories and the continuous pursuit of the finest in Swedish axe craftsmanship. Historic Craftsmanship: Axe head hand-forged at Hults Bruk, a forge in operation since 1697 Premium Steel: Made from Swedish premium steel uniquely developed for Hults Bruk; expertly tempered to hold extremely sharp edge even after repeated sharpening Refined Finish: Hand-finished and polished 4.5 lb. head with convex grind edge; designed to be profiled and customized by the end-user Quality Handle: 32" curved American hickory handle, sanded, treated with linseed oil, and engraved with the Hults Bruk logo Complete Kit: Each axe comes with a vegetable tanned full-grain leather sheath, storage box, and detailed user manual Product Highlight Hults Bruk axe heads are forged from customized high-quality steel, with an alloy specifically engineered for this purpose, providing exceptional strength and performance. The steel is produced completely CO-neutral and is fully recyclable. Each head is hand-forged using the open-die free forging method. The axe head is then hardened and tempered for long-lasting durability. With a hardness of approximately 54-56 HRC on the Rockwell scale, these axe heads offer superior sharpness and edge retention. This axe has a polished head with convex grind edge; it is designed to be profiled and customized by the end-user. As one of the final steps in the forging press, each axe head is proudly stamped with the traditional Hults Bruk mark - a symbol of quality and craftsmanship. Weight (lbs) 6.2 Head Weight (lbs) 4.5 Handle Length 32"