Agdor 15 Hatchet

Swedish steel meets American wood to make a sharp, all-purpose hatchet. Split logs, clear brush, and even chop food with the hand-forged Swedish stainless head. It comes with a handmade leather sheath and, like any good American axe, the handle is made from solid hickory.

Axes are ancient, so if you’re in the market for the most traditional of tools, it’s wise to find a maker with experience. Hults Bruk has hundreds of years of it: They’ve been crafting all manner of axes and hatchets since the 1600s, and today, their products solidly tow the line between modernity and old school technique that stands the test of time.