Hultafors Dvardala Hunting & Forest Axe – Compact Power for Real-World Adventures

When you're off the beaten path—setting up camp, processing game, or building shelter from what the bush provides—you want a tool that’s reliable, responsive, and ready. The Hultafors Dvardala Hunting & Forest Axe is exactly that.

Inspired by the beloved Åby axe but built with a shorter handle for better manoeuvrability, the Dvardala is designed for hands-on, real-world work. Whether you’re carving notches or splitting kindling under a fading sky, this compact axe becomes an extension of your hand.

Small Enough to Pack. Strong Enough to Perform.

Hand-forged at Hults Bruk, Sweden’s legendary axe forge dating back to 1697
Shorter 440mm handle – ideal for tighter spaces, close-up tasks, and packability
700g axe head – delivers solid chopping power without weighing you down
Semi-straight edge with flat grind – perfect for carving, shaping, and control
American hickory handle – ergonomically shaped and oil-finished for grip and comfort
Comes with a premium leather sheath – keeps your blade protected between jobs

A Hunter’s Axe with a Craftsman’s Heart

The Dvardala is more than just a smaller axe - it’s a thoughtful blend of control and capability. From building shelters to making feather sticks in the rain, it's a bushcraft multitasker that quietly gets the job done. And like all Hultafors tools, it’s made to be used, not babied.

As the seasons pass and the handle darkens with use, this axe becomes part of your story, scarred, dependable, and full of character.

Whether you’re out on a multi-day hunt or carving a quick fire pit at the end of a long hike, the Hultafors Dvardala is the kind of tool you’ll be glad you brought.

Details

Versatile: Perfect for forestry, camping, and game processing, this axe handles a variety of tasks with ease.
Compact: The 440 mm hickory handle makes it easy to carry in a backpack or on a belt, while still offering strong performance.
Precision Control: The hand notch allows a firm grip close to the head, offering excellent control for tasks like carving, shelter building, and preparing firewood.
Sharp Cutting Edge: Featuring a semi-straight Scandinavian ground edge, this axe ensures accurate, stable cuts for precise woodwork.
Splitting Power: Thicker cheeks on the head enhance its splitting capabilities, making it efficient for chopping firewood and larger pieces of wood.
Light Forestry Use: The slight curve in the blade allows for versatility in clearing paths or handling light tree work, perfect for small-scale forestry tasks.
Hand-Forged Steel: The 0.7 kg head is crafted from CO2-neutral Swedish steel, hand-forged at Hults Bruk, and polished to a razor-sharp finish.
Leather Sheath: Made from Swedish cowhide, the vegetable-tanned full-grain leather sheath is built to last and will develop a rich patina with time.
Craftsmanship Guarantee: Hand-forged in Sweden with over 300 years of expertise at Hults Bruk, this axe comes with a lifetime warranty on the head, ensuring long-lasting quality.

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