Wetterlings Axes

Wetterlings has had a long and storied history manufacturing axes since it's beginning in 1880. Beginning in April, 2017, a new chapter begins, as Wetterlings will cease production of it's own branded axes, and will instead become part of the production facilities for it's sister company: Gransfors Bruk.

Wetterlings as a company will remain to bear responsibility for the axes it has produced, and to handle any warranty claims that arise from Wetterlings branded axes.

Wetterlings axe forge was for the last few years of it's production, run by Gabriel Brånby, (who, from 1985 to 2009, owned and managed Gränsfors Bruks AB, now run by his two sons.)

Brånby’s love and interest in the art of forging, axe manufacture, and of keeping these skills alive informs both his and Wetterling’s mandate: “You can not really own an antique axe forge – it belongs to our joint industrial history – but one can assume a responsibility. A responsibility to nurture and pass the knowledge previous generations have created, and that hopefully will outlive it’s keeper, on to the future.” What unites the company’s employees is an interest in axe manufacturing and axe culture.

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Wetterlings Hudson's Bay Axe Handle

$28.53 US

SKU: WL-H-180

The Wetterlings Hudson's Bay Axe handle is a hickory handle that fits the Wetterlings Hudson's Bay Axe, with an installed length of 23.5".

Wetterlings Les Stroud Bushman Axe Handle

$28.53 US

SKU: WL-H-178

The Wetterlings Les Stroud Bushman Axe handle is a hickory handle that fits the Wetterlings Bushman Axe, with an installed length of 22".

Axes by Wetterling Articles

How Important Is Axe Handle Wood Grain Orientation?

Gear & Equipment | 08-05-2019

The short answer, is that grain structure and minutiae of your axe handle has nothing to do with how your axe performs, or it's longevity. Learn more from Gabriel Branby, previous owner of axe maker Gransfors Bruk.

How To Maintain an Axe (Head, Handle and Sheath)

How-To Tutorials | Tim Foley | 09-01-2019

Keep your wood handled axe functioning at peak performance with this step-by-step tutorial available both in text and video.

Axes - The Key To Troll Free Living

Videos | 15-08-2017

Shot on location at the Gränsfors Bruk Axe Museum in Sweden, Gabriel Brånby (Owner 1985 - 2008) explains how for over a hundred generations, axes have been the key to a troll free home.

Expert Review: Wetterlings Les Stroud Bushman Axe

Expert Reviews | Tim Foley | 11-05-2017

"An ideal size to bring in the backcountry as it can split larger diameter wood but can still limb and fell." Rob and Aaron headed out for an early spring camping trip, and took along a handy Wetterlings Les Stroud Bushman axe for review.

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