Making axes, using axes and thinking about the different details of an axe never stops to fascinate. I make axes out of curiosity and love for the tool itself. Always keeping high standards and working without compromise is my inspiration.
Now the first axe, a small carver, is here. I hope it will inspire you to make something with your own hands, and give you as much satisfaction as it gives me.
– Julia Kalthoff
Small but strong.
550 gram is easy to lift and the balance makes every gram work to your advantage. Our small carver is small but feels big.
Superior steel and hardening.
Carbon molybden steel and solid heat treatment makes the edge last longer. Our test shows remarkable difference.
Developed with pro carver.
Developed with renowned carver Beth Moen. “It works excellent. Distinct feel, good balance and good for removing material”.
Small carver
The small carver is a specialty axe and a precision tool. Useful when removing lots of material and fine cutting surfaces. It works well for beginner and senior carvers. It is developed in cooperation with renowned carver Beth Moen.
The 550 gram axe head is easy to swing. The axe is balanced just below the axe head. This balance makes every gram work to your advantage, so when you need more power the axe feels larger.
The edge comes ready to use and will hold a sharp edge for a long time. Hardened to 57 Rockwell, it has good edge retention and is still easy to sharpen.
Knut Östgård: “I am very satisfied with it. The balance, weight, size, sharpness and handle length. I can easily carve with precise chops."
Watch nestor spoon carver Knut Östgård carve a spoon with a Kalthoff axe. Good tutorial for beginners.
Welcome to the carving club!
Once a month we meet and carve together. Bring your own project or start something new. It is free of charge. We have green wood, axes and knives to lend. Everyone is welcome, both beginners and experienced people. There is no organized teaching but if you ask someone will help you out. We have some snacks, but it’s nice if you bring something to the table.
Summer time we meet outdoors at Kvarnstugorna, Åkeshov. Winter time we meet in Kalthoff Axes shop.
The carving club is made possible with volontary help from Adam Ellowitz. Thank you Adam.
Dates spring 2024:
Thursday February 22, 17.00-20.00
Wednesday March 27, 17.00-20.00
Thursday April 25, 17.00-20.00
Thursday May 23, 17.00-20.00
Thursday June 13, 17.00-20.00
Fine sharpening stone
Whetstone from Swedish shale, quarried and sawn in Loos in northern Hälsingland. Well known to make a sharp edge among Swedish craftsmen. It is useful when sharpening everything from your dear axe to knives, scissors or anything with an edge.
A whetstone is a must for everyone that use edge tools. Learning how to sharpen your own tools gives greater self-confidence and understanding of how to use te tool. In addition, it gets safer and more pleasurable.
Program spring 2024
February
The basics of axe carving, Julia Kalthoff, 15 February
Spoon carving class, Anja Sundberg, 17 February
Tool sharpening workshop, David Sjöö, 20 February
Carving club, Adam Ellowitz och Julia Kalthoff, 22 February
March
Carving with an Axe, Julia Kalthoff, North House Folk School, USA, 12-14 March
Carve an Axe Handle from Green Wood, Julia Kalthoff, North House Folk School, USA, 16-18 March
Honing Your Axe Skills, Julia Kalthoff, American Swedish Institute, USA, 24 March
Get into Carving with Julia Kalthoff & Fireweed Community Woodshop, American Swedish Institute, USA, 23-24 March
Tool sharpening workshop, David Sjöö, 19 March
Carving class, Anja Sundberg, 23 March
Carving club, Adam Ellowitz och Julia Kalthoff, 27 March
April
The basics of axe carving, Julia Kalthoff, 13 April
Make a horse hair brush, Unni Strid och Julia Kalthoff, 20 April
Tool sharpening workshop, David Sjöö, 23 April
Mini rush basket, Julia Kalthoff, 24 april
Carving club, Adam Ellowitz och Julia Kalthoff, 25 April
May
Carving club, Adam Ellowitz och Julia Kalthoff 23 May
