{"product_id":"wetterhall-throwing-axe-1","title":"Ekelund Small Felling Axe","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-heading md:text-5xl max-md:text-4xl font-normal leading-tight\"\u003eThe story behind the name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story__richtext prose max-w-full  [\u0026amp;_p]:my-0 [\u0026amp;_p+p]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ekelund is named after Gunnar Ekelund, one of the most influential figures in the history of Hults Bruk. During the late 19th century, as forestry expanded and demand for axes increased, Gunnar Ekelund helped transform Hults Bruk from a forge producing many different products into a modern axe manufacturer. He travelled abroad to study new manufacturing methods and brought ideas back to Hult from countries including England, Belgium and the United States. His influence introduced new production techniques as well as American hickory handles and axe patterns such as Yankee and Montreal. Under his leadership, axe production grew in importance and Hults Bruk increasingly turned its attention toward international markets. By carrying the Ekelund name, the axe honours the man who helped shape Hults Bruk into the axe manufacturer it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ekelund is a compact felling axe designed for felling, limbing and other forest work where mobility and control are important. It combines the head of a larger felling axe with a shorter handle, creating a powerful yet versatile tool that is easy to carry through the forest. The head provides solid cutting power, while the shorter American hickory handle brings the user closer to the work and offers good control through the swing. This balance between power and mobility makes the Ekelund particularly well suited to smaller trees, limbing and situations where a full-sized felling axe would be less practical. Its convex cutting edge is shaped for efficient chopping and durability, making the Ekelund a capable working axe for those who want substantial felling performance in a more compact format. The head is hand-forged at Hults Bruk and hand-sharpened before being fitted to its American hickory handle – a traditional forest axe made for work, movement and years of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col items-center gap-1 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-heading text-[32px] leading-tight font-bold\"\u003e2.6 - Weight (lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col items-center gap-1 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-heading text-[32px] leading-tight font-bold\"\u003e2 - Head Weight (lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col items-center gap-1 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-heading text-[32px] leading-tight font-bold\"\u003e20\" - Length with Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hults Bruk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67954190221446,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1992\/6415\/files\/EkelundSmallFellingAxeUpright.jpg?v=1794607825","url":"https:\/\/classicoutdoors.ca\/products\/wetterhall-throwing-axe-1","provider":"classicoutdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}