Hults Bruk Arvika 5 Star Racing Axe
- 4.5 pound head, wide Tasmanian profile
- 32 inch curved American hickory handle, linseed oil
- 5.5 inch cutting edge, Swedish axe steel
- Leather sheath included
- Steel and wooden wedge secure the head
- Hand forged at a forge in operation since 1697
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A serious hand-forged chopping axe for experienced users felling or racing on hard, knotty wood. Its heavy head and long handle demand skill, and the profile is meant to be finished by the owner.
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ASIN: B0777TXL2TModel: Arvika 5 StarCategory: Axes
Overview
Not a light camp hatchet, the Hults Bruk Arvika is a full-length racing and felling axe with a wide Tasmanian head forged in Sweden. The head is hung on a curved hickory handle with both a steel and a wooden wedge.
Cutting hard wood is the reason to own it: the wide profile opens big V-shaped cuts in knotty or frozen timber. The maker recommends that only experienced users profile and customize the edge, so it rewards skill more than it forgives a novice.
Who it's for
Woodsmen and timber sports athletes working dense or frozen wood will use the weight and edge to full effect. Casual campers and new users should start with a smaller, lighter axe.
Pros and cons
- Hand forged Swedish steel
- Wide profile for deep V cuts
- Double wedge secures the head
- Leather sheath included
- Heavy head demands skill
- Edge profiling left to the owner
- Listed item weight conflicts with head weight
Performance notes
Cutting depth comes from head mass and profile: the heavy head carries momentum, and the wide Tasmanian shape opens a broad V that clears chips in hard timber. Edge retention depends on the tempered Swedish steel, while the curved handle sets swing control and reach.
Specifications
| Brand | Hults Bruk |
|---|---|
| Model | Arvika 5 Star |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Head Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Blade Length | 5.5 inches |
| Handle length | 32 inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 32"L x 1.3"W |
| Item Weight | 880 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Swedish axe steel, tempered |
| Handle Material | Curved American hickory, linseed oil |
| Color | Silver, Brown |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Leather sheath |
| Unit Count | 1 count |
| Other details | |
| Head Type | Wide Tasmanian axe profile |
| Blade Edge | Sharp, plain edge |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Chopping, felling, splitting, standing chop |
| Wedge | Steel and wooden |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hults Bruk Arvika come ready to race out of the box?
Not fully. The listing says it is designed to be profiled and customized by the user, a practice recommended only for those with experience.
Is the Hults Bruk Arvika a splitting maul?
The spec table says splitting maul, but the description calls it a racing and felling axe with a wide Tasmanian profile; splitting is listed as one use.
Why does each Hults Bruk Arvika look slightly different?
Every head is hand forged, so the listing warns of slight variations from axe to axe.