My First Swedish Axe

My First Swedish Axe

I saw on the BCUSA forums that Sportsman's Guide had a Swedish military Surplus axe for sale for about $24.00.  Bernard Ten Bears ordered one and had great things to say about it, minus the handle.  I hit up Mrs. Hotel for an early birthday present and she, being the CFO of the house, agreed to let me buy one.

I immediately placed my order and SG let me know that they were back ordered for a month.  Bummer.  So I waited, not-so-patiently and checked my email every day. 

Soon enough, it arrived.

For $26.00, you can't beat the head on this axe.  Here it is, including the sheath that came with it.

I've heard that this is a Hults-Bruks.

The paint will have to come off.

Almost no cheek.

The handle is a little short, but I like it.  It does have large dings taken out of it.  I will initially sand it, then put on a new haft.  I think this one calls for an upper end haft. 

Stay tuned.  I'll be working on this one throughout the week.

Pax Domini Sit Semper Vobiscum,

Mike, Oscar, Hotel.....out.