I need some help identifying maker of old hatchet.

[winchester]

I hope ingo can help me find out who made this hatchet. I bought it over 20 years ago at a rummage sale and have always wondered who the maker is. It is a great hatchet that stays very sharp with hard use, any help would be appreciated.

 

[indyjohn]

Best guess:

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/253280356/vintage-swedish-urafors-yxfabrik-axe?ref=related-5

 

[natdscott]

John, that's not a "GB" for Gransfors Bruks?

(If you stare at it sideways...)

-Nate

 

[BlueDog]

I can't make out the stamp on your hatchet head, but I have a very similar looking Hults Bruks (HB) hatchet (also made in Sweden). I vaguely recall that HB is a predecessor to GB. Let us know if you figure it out....

 

[winchester]

thanks ingo. i will keep digging.

 

[indyjohn]

John, that's not a "GB" for Gransfors Bruks?

(If you stare at it sideways...)

-Nate

Hence best guess. Like BlueDog indicates, the stamp is well worn. That's why I went with U as opposed to G. If you look at what wiki says about Urafors Yxfabrik, they lead you to a logo that closely resembles this one.