Tinker and Fix x Hultafors Hult Splitting Axe

Tinker and Fix x Hultafors Hult Splitting AxeWe run a log burner so for us the two most used axes are a small hatchet, for making kindling, and a spitting axe maul for breaking down larger logs. This splitting axe is from Hultafors "Hult" range. This means the head is hand forged and comes with a 50 year guarantee. The head has a slight convex grind which helps with the splitting process. 75cm in overall length and weighs just over 2Kg. The hanlde is hickory and we paint the ends to make them a

It's attached using steel pins with the traditional brass diamond inserts

Rust eraser - for removing surface rust and sap

This is a Castille based solution that is perfect for spot cleaning any particularly dirty areas

A single drop is all that's needed on most tools and I used to have a small piece of sponge especially for this job

Plus its less likely to damage the sole of your boot

It wraps up in a small cloth that can double as a napkin

I got in touch with Cruz Custom Tools during the first Lockdown to see if he'd be interested in producing a one-off design just for us

which just requires you to switch your saw technique

There are a couple of Sneeboer garden tools that we think make great unusual gifts for gardeners - this Potting Trowel is definitely one of them (alongside the Dandelion Trowel and the Sneeboer flat stone scratcher)

It starts off clean and pale but soon matures to a nice dark rich tone

If you get into the habit of putting it away

just without the bib