Hultafors axes have been hand-crafted traditionally since 1697 at Hults Bruk in Östergötland, Sweden. The axe heads are forged from Swedish axe steel which is consistently of the highest quality. The steel is struck repeatedly until the axe attains its final form. It's a labour-intensive and costly production method, but it increases the steel's density and the axe's durability. Hultafors' hardening method leaves a clear hard zone within which the axe can be sharpened whilst not detracting from the strength of the edge. Used correctly, Hultafors axes can last for generations.