The Jakobsdal Splitting Axe features a 2 lb. Swedish splitting-pattern head, hand-forged from high-quality Swedish steel at the historic Hults Bruk forge. Precision-sharpened for explosive splitting power, it&';s ideal for making firewood or kindling. The 20" curved American hickory handle offers packable convenience for the trail or truck while ensuring a solid grip and control. Crafted from high-quality Swedish steel at Hults Bruk, this axe combines traditional Swedish craftsmanship with durability built to last a lifetime. Its main applications are splitting firewood, kindling, and clearing. Product Overview The story behind the name: North of Lake Agelsjo;n, a garden named Jakobsdal was created at the end of the 17th century by Hults Bruk owner Jakob Graver. More than just a landscape, Jakobsdal was a personal vision - a cultivated reflection of harmony between nature and industry. The Jakobsdal axe embodies this balance, celebrating both the beauty and the toil that shaped our shared heritage. 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 Refined Finish: Hand-finished 2 lb. head with polished razor-sharp edge; expertly tempered to hold extremely sharp edge even after repeated sharpening Quality Handle: 20" 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) 3.1 Head Weight (lbs) 2 Handle Length 20"