The Arvika 5 Star Racing Axe features a 4.5 lb. racing-pattern head with an approximate 5.5” cutting edge, hand-forged from high-quality Swedish steel at the historic Hults Bruk forge. Built for speed and precision, this axe is purpose-designed for competitive chopping and racing events, delivering unmatched performance in the most demanding conditions. Its wide blade profile creates large V-shaped cuts, making it ideal for hard, knotty, or frozen wood. The Arvika is intended to be profiled and customized by the end-user - a practice recommended only for experienced users. The 32” curved American hickory handle provides strength and balance for powerful, controlled swings. Crafted with enduring Swedish craftsmanship, the Arvika 5 Star is the ultimate choice for serious competitors. Its main applications are racing, splitting, competition chopping, and heavy-duty felling.

Product Overview

The Story Behind the Name: The Arvika 5 Star is named after the renowned Arvika mill. Before this pattern was adopted by Hults Bruk, it had already earned a reputation for excellence – a symbol of a broader tradition now united with our own. By carrying this name, the axe represents the meeting of great histories and the continuous pursuit of the finest in Swedish axe craftsmanship.

• Historic Craftsmanship: Axe head hand-forged at Hults Bruk, a forge in operation since 1697
• Premium Steel: Made from Swedish premium steel uniquely developed for Hults Bruk; expertly tempered to hold extremely sharp edge even after repeated sharpening
• Refined Finish: Hand-finished and polished 4.5 lb. head with convex grind edge; designed to be profiled and customized by the end-user
• Quality Handle: 32” curved American hickory handle, sanded, treated with linseed oil, and engraved with the Hults Bruk logo
• Complete Kit: Each axe comes with a vegetable tanned full-grain leather sheath, storage box, and detailed user manual

Product Highlight

Hults Bruk axe heads are forged from customized high-quality steel, with an alloy specifically engineered for this purpose, providing exceptional strength and performance. The steel is produced completely CO₂-neutral and is fully recyclable. Each head is hand-forged using the open-die free forging method. The axe head is then hardened and tempered for long-lasting durability. With a hardness of approximately 54–56 HRC on the Rockwell scale, these axe heads offer superior sharpness and edge retention. This axe has a polished head with convex grind edge; it is designed to be profiled and customized by the end-user. As one of the final steps in the forging press, each axe head is proudly stamped with the traditional Hults Bruk mark - a symbol of quality and craftsmanship.