The Ekelund Hunting Axe is a perfect all round Bushcrafting axe, due to the size of the handle and overall weight, it is big enough to cope well with felling, as well as being small enough to be choked up near the head for craft work. They call this their Hunting Axe due to the slightly rounded poll of the axe that can be used for skinning, but do not think this is all it’s good for, in many ways this is more of a general purpose axe than specifically for hunting. The rounded poll that makes this a hunting axe is shaped in a very good way as all the sharp edges have been removed but there is still sufficient flat on the poll to allow the axe to be used as a hammer for knocking in pegs etc as well as being struck with a wooden mallet when cleaving. On other hunting style axes this has been rounded to the point that you can no longer use the poll in this manner and means you have lost a very valuable asset to the axe itself in our opinion.
The general shape of the head and the convex grind make it a great axe for a wide range of tasks whether it be cutting down trees for making a shelter to splitting wood, the strong convex grind is symmetrical so will allow left and right handed users. The convex grind also is a perfect grind for a sharp resilient edge and is easy to maintain even in the field.
All of our Hultafors axes have the added bonus of leaving our workshop with a Ben Orford regrind making them razor sharp and ready for action straight out of the box at no extra charge.
The premium hickory handle is nicely finished and is big enough the you can even tailor it to your own fit if needed which is a nice option to get the perfect fit for your hand.
As with the other axes it comes ground and sharp with a leather cover too.
The name of this classic hunting axe comes from Gunnar Ekelund, the squire who was inspired after a trip to the USA and initiated axe production at a larger scale in 1870-75.
Head weight 850 g
Total weight 1210g
Handle Length 500 mm/20”
Sheath in vegetable-tanned leather.
IF YOU ARE PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE AXE, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE - MANY THANKS.
All in stock items are shipped within 24 hours and will arrive in time for Christmas.
UK Standard delivery is now free. International Standard is half price.
UK and International products are sent via DHL—superfast and fully trackable. You’ll receive email and text notifications with delivery details and a tracking number, along with options to adjust the delivery time or collection point if needed.
For international orders, VAT will be deducted at the current rate.
If you haven’t received your item or have any issues, please contact us directly.
Returns policy
If your goods are damaged or faulty upon receipt you must notify us within seven days so we can arrange a repair or replacement.
You have the right to return faulty goods for a full refund, including postage, within a seven day period.
Notification of return of goods must be made by phone, letter or email within seven days of receipt of goods.
All goods must be returned in an unused condition, well packaged and sent using an insured trackable postage method with a copy of the relevant receipt. Return postage will not be refunded if the goods are not faulty.
If goods are damaged or seem to have been used we reserve the right to make a charge for the damage or repair.
Privacy policy
We do not store credit or debit card details nor do we share them with any third parties.
Orders
If an order for handmade bushcraft or woodcraft knives is cancelled after the seven day period we would have to retain the deposit but we do not require the full amount unless you have been informed of the completion of your order.
The right to cancel orders does not apply to goods made to customers own specifications or measurements.
Guarantee
Our products are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials. They are not guaranteed against general wear and tear.
Our VAT Number is 169 4965 48
All in stock items are shipped within 24 hours and will arrive in time for Christmas.
UK Standard delivery is now free. International Standard is half price.
UK and International products are sent via DHL—superfast and fully trackable. You’ll receive email and text notifications with delivery details and a tracking number, along with options to adjust the delivery time or collection point if needed.
For international orders, VAT will be deducted at the current rate.
If you haven’t received your item or have any issues, please contact us directly.
Returns policy
If your goods are damaged or faulty upon receipt you must notify us within seven days so we can arrange a repair or replacement.
You have the right to return faulty goods for a full refund, including postage, within a seven day period.
Notification of return of goods must be made by phone, letter or email within seven days of receipt of goods.
All goods must be returned in an unused condition, well packaged and sent using an insured trackable postage method with a copy of the relevant receipt. Return postage will not be refunded if the goods are not faulty.
If goods are damaged or seem to have been used we reserve the right to make a charge for the damage or repair.
Privacy policy
We do not store credit or debit card details nor do we share them with any third parties.
Orders
If an order for handmade bushcraft or woodcraft knives is cancelled after the seven day period we would have to retain the deposit but we do not require the full amount unless you have been informed of the completion of your order.
The right to cancel orders does not apply to goods made to customers own specifications or measurements.
Guarantee
Our products are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials. They are not guaranteed against general wear and tear.
Our VAT Number is 169 4965 48
