Wetterlings Small Hunting Axe

Compact, Powerful, and Built to Last: Wetterlings Small Hunting Axe

If you're after a serious cutting tool that fits in your pack without compromising on bite, the Wetterlings 13" Swedish Hand-Forged Axe delivers. This is not your average camp axe. It's hand-forged with precision from a specialised Swedish steel alloy — a blend of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, and vanadium — designed to harden well and hold an edge longer than most. You can feel the difference in every swing. Wetterlings Small Hunting Axe

Hand-Forged Strength, Not Drop-Forged Compromise
Most modern axes are drop forged for speed. Wetterlings doesn't cut corners. These axes are hand-forged under repeated pressure, which compacts the grain structure and gives the blade a stronger edge with a lasting "sting." After grinding and tempering, the axe holds a Rockwell hardness of 57–58 — hard enough to stay sharp through serious use, but not so brittle it chips. That balance is rare.

Axe Head Geometry That Cuts With Authority
The 3¼" cutting edge is broad enough to split and slice with confidence. At just 1.55 pounds, the head is light enough for control but carries enough heft for solid chopping. This axe doesn’t just look right — it performs right. Whether you're processing firewood, clearing limbs, or doing camp chores, it keeps up without weighing you down.

Tough Hickory Handle. No Gimmicks.
The lathe-turned American hickory handle is all business. Hickory has the stress tolerance and flex that makes it the gold standard. Wetterlings chooses it for good reason. It’s shaped for grip, built to last, and includes a lanyard hole for easy carry. The leather blade cover keeps the edge protected — just don’t expect a belt loop. This tool is made to work, not to show off.

Key Features:

• Hand-forged Swedish steel alloy for superior edge retention

• Rockwell hardness of 57–58 for optimal balance of toughness and sharpness

• Compact 13" length for portability without sacrificing power

• Lathed American hickory handle with lanyard hole

• Includes leather blade cover for safe storage

• Lower third of shaft with protection.
• Spare Blade cover

This Swedish hand-forged axe is for those who value performance over polish. It's made in Sweden, built to work, and sharp enough to earn its place in your gear. If you're looking for a Swedish hand-forged axe that stays sharp, cuts deep, and fits in your hand like it belongs there — this is it.