Description

Hultafors Qvarfot Felling Axe – Hand-Forged at Hults Bruk

The Qvarfot Felling Axe is a premium Swedish axe developed for small-scale forestry, felling, delimbing and general wood processing. Hand-forged at the historic Hults Bruk forge in Sweden, it combines a relatively light 850 g axe head with a long 650 mm American hickory handle that generates efficient striking force without making the axe unnecessarily heavy.

The Qvarfot is designed for users who need a capable working axe for managing woodland, processing timber and preparing firewood. Its long handle provides reach and leverage for felling and bucking, while the convex-ground cutting edge offers the strength and durability required for repeated chopping and splitting work.

Each axe is hand-forged from high-quality Swedish steel, sharpened, polished and supplied ready for use. A fitted leather sheath is included to protect the edge during storage and transport.

Premium Swedish Craftsmanship

The Qvarfot Felling Axe is produced at Hults Bruk, where axes have been forged since 1697. The axe head is shaped from high-quality Swedish steel using traditional forging methods that combine historical craftsmanship with practical working performance.

The hand-forged construction gives the axe head strength and durability while leaving subtle individual marks that reflect the manufacturing process. The finished edge is carefully sharpened and polished before delivery.

Key Features

• Premium felling axe for small-scale forestry
• Hand-forged at Hults Bruk in Sweden
• Swedish axe-making tradition dating back to 1697
• Made from high-quality Swedish steel
• Steel with a carbon footprint approximately one-fifth of the global average
• Convex-ground cutting edge
• Edge sharpened, polished and ready to use
• Long 650 mm handle for increased striking force
• Curved American hickory handle
• Handle treated with linseed oil
• Suitable for felling, delimbing, bucking and splitting
• Leather axe sheath included
• Full lifetime warranty on the axe head

Designed for Small-Scale Forestry

The Qvarfot is intended for woodland owners, outdoor professionals and traditional tool users who need a versatile axe for forestry and timber-processing tasks. Its long handle helps build speed through the swing, allowing the 850 g head to deliver effective cutting force.

Typical applications include:

• Felling smaller trees
• Delimbing felled timber
• Bucking and sectioning wood
• Processing firewood
• Splitting smaller logs
• Clearing woodland and maintaining forest areas
• General farm and property work
• Traditional outdoor woodworking

Long Handle for Efficient Striking

The 650 mm handle gives the axe increased leverage and head speed compared with a shorter forest axe or hatchet. This allows the user to generate substantial chopping force without relying only on a heavier axe head.

The long handle is particularly useful for felling, delimbing and processing larger pieces of wood while maintaining a practical total weight of approximately 1260 g.

Convex-Ground Cutting Edge

The Qvarfot features a traditional convex edge suited to felling, delimbing and splitting. This profile provides strong support behind the cutting edge and helps it withstand repeated impact during demanding forestry work.

The curved convex geometry also moves effectively through wood while reducing the risk of an overly thin edge becoming damaged during heavy use.

American Hickory Handle

The curved handle is made from American hickory, a hardwood widely used for premium axes and striking tools because of its strength, resilience and natural shock-absorbing properties.

The handle is treated with linseed oil to help protect the wood while preserving its natural texture and grip. Periodic maintenance with suitable linseed oil can help prevent the handle from drying and extend its service life.

Swedish Steel with a Reduced Carbon Footprint

The axe head is made from high-quality Swedish steel whose carbon footprint is stated to be approximately one-fifth of the global steel average. This combines traditional Swedish axe production with a more responsible material choice.

Included Leather Sheath

A fitted leather sheath is included to cover and protect the sharpened cutting edge. The sheath also helps prevent accidental contact with the blade and protects nearby equipment when the axe is carried in a vehicle or stored with other tools.

Always fit the sheath when transporting or storing the axe.

Name and Heritage

The Qvarfot axe is named after the Qvarfot family, whose members served as blacksmiths at Hults Bruk for several generations. The name honours the craftspeople whose knowledge and skill contributed to the long axe-making tradition of the forge.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Qvarfot Felling Axe?

The Qvarfot offers a carefully balanced combination of reach, striking force and manageable weight. Its 650 mm handle provides the leverage needed for forestry work, while the 850 g head keeps the axe responsive and easier to control than a much heavier felling axe.

The convex edge, hand-forged Swedish steel and curved hickory handle make it suitable for users who need one dependable axe for felling, delimbing, bucking and firewood preparation.

Unlike a disposable utility tool, the Qvarfot is designed to be sharpened, maintained and used for many years. Its traditional construction and lifetime axe-head warranty place it firmly within the premium class of working axes.

Brand and Production Information

The Qvarfot is currently offered within the Hultafors premium axe range and is hand-forged at the historic Hults Bruk forge in Sweden.

Product branding and packaging may be updated as the premium axe range transitions to the Hults Bruk brand. The axe design, manufacturing forge and historical production heritage remain connected to Hults Bruk.

Sharpening the Qvarfot Axe

The Qvarfot is designed with a convex edge suitable for felling, delimbing and splitting. When sharpening, preserve this original convex profile and sharpen both sides evenly.

• Use sandpaper, a suitable axe stone or a wet grinder.
• A wet grinder is generally the safest powered option because it helps control heat.
• A bench grinder may be used carefully to remove serious burrs or damage.
• Do not create an angled or uneven cutting edge, as this may cause the axe to slip during use.
• Do not grind the edge into a concave profile, as this increases the risk of chipping or splintering.
• Work slowly and check the steel temperature regularly.

Important: Never allow the axe edge to overheat while sharpening. If the steel turns blue, the heat treatment in that area may have been damaged, reducing hardness and wear resistance.

Read the Hultafors axe sharpening, storage and use guide

Care and Storage

• Clean and dry the axe head after every use.
• Apply a thin protective oil film to exposed steel before extended storage.
• Inspect the edge regularly for chips, burrs or deformation.
• Apply boiled linseed oil to the handle when the wood begins to feel dry.
• Inspect the handle for cracks, splitting or looseness.
• Do not store the axe in an excessively dry or heated location.
• Do not leave the axe near a radiator, heater or in a boiler room.
• Excessive dryness may shrink the handle and cause the axe head to become loose.
• Allow a wet leather sheath to dry naturally before storage.
• Do not store the axe for prolonged periods inside a damp sheath.
• Fit the sheath whenever the axe is transported or stored.

Safety Information

• The Qvarfot Felling Axe has an extremely sharp cutting edge.
• Inspect the axe head, handle and sheath before every use.
• Do not use the axe if the handle is cracked, split or loose.
• Maintain a clear safety zone around and above the user.
• Keep people, animals and equipment outside the complete swing path.
• Use a stable wooden chopping surface whenever possible.
• Never chop directly against stone, soil, concrete or metal.
• Wear suitable eye protection, gloves and protective footwear.
• Use controlled swings appropriate to the material and task.
• Never strike the neck or poll of the axe with another tool.
• Do not use the Qvarfot as a sledgehammer.
• Only dedicated sledge axes are designed to withstand hammering and impact on the poll.
• Follow applicable forestry regulations and safe felling procedures.
• Keep the axe out of reach of children.
• Always fit the sheath during transport and storage.

FAQ

Glossary

• Felling: Cutting down a standing tree.
• Delimbing: Removing branches from a felled tree.
• Bucking: Cutting a felled tree or log into shorter sections.
• Convex Grind: Curved cutting-edge profile with strong material support behind the edge.
• Hand-Forged: Process in which heated steel is shaped under repeated mechanical force.
• Hickory: Dense and resilient hardwood traditionally used for premium axe handles.
• Linseed Oil: Natural drying oil used to protect and maintain wooden handles.
• Poll: Rear section of an axe head opposite the cutting edge.
• Tempered Zone: Heat-treated area of steel engineered for controlled hardness and wear resistance.
• Hults Bruk: Historic Swedish axe forge established in 1697.

Lifetime Warranty

Hultafors Group provides a full lifetime warranty on the axe head for eligible premium axes. For this warranty, the lifetime of the product is defined as 50 years from the date of purchase.

The warranty applies according to the manufacturer’s complete terms and conditions. Damage caused by misuse, improper sharpening, incorrect maintenance, unauthorised modification or normal wear may not be covered.

View the Hultafors Premium Axes lifetime warranty terms

Manufacturer & GPSR Information

Manufacturer:
Hultafors Group AB
Box 38
517 21 Bollebygd
Sweden

Manufacturing Forge:
Hults Bruk
Sweden

Customer Support:
Available through authorised dealers or through the manufacturer’s contact page:
https://hultafors.com/en-eu/pages/contact