Wetterlings Makers Marks is part two in the Makers Mark series. In this video, I will discuss the various marks they have used since the beginning of the forge. They have stayed fairly consistent … [Read more...] about Swedish Axe Makers Marks: Wetterlings 1908 – Current
History
Sater Yxfabrik History
1894 - 1966 At the village Björshyttan beyond Lerviken and Gessån outside Säter, in 1894 a small factory for the production of axes was built, right at the outskirts of … [Read more...] about Sater Yxfabrik History
Urafors Yxabrik History
1840 - 1960 Urafors Yxfabrik history is sparse at best. Like most of the great Swedish forges their history has been lost to time. Even the three forges that remain in business can only recall a … [Read more...] about Urafors Yxabrik History
The Illusive Rhineland Axe Pattern
The Rhineland axe pattern is one of the most commonly known designs still in use today. Although some people may not know the name they will recognize the shape. The broad range of weights and … [Read more...] about The Illusive Rhineland Axe Pattern
End Of An Era: The Wetterlings Brand Stops Production
On March 10, 2017 the decision was made to stop production of the Wetterlings Brand. Wetterlings will now be a production site for Gransfors Bruks much like their Bergsjo forge which was started in … [Read more...] about End Of An Era: The Wetterlings Brand Stops Production
Traditional Swedish Collared Axes
https://youtu.be/n6S4d-IMY_I In this video, I discuss historical information on traditional Swedish Collared axes. As well as Finnish axes since Finland was a part of Sweden for 700 … [Read more...] about Traditional Swedish Collared Axes