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The most important feature of a knife is a sharp edge. With our snap-off knives you will have excellent sharpness and precision, over and over again, without interruption.

Find your favorite snap-off knife

Our classic folding rules with the red ends are made in the folding rule factory in Hultafors, Sweden. All parts of the folding rules are made locally and most of the machines used in the process have been constructed and built by our experienced hands.

This is how Hultafors' folding rules are made

Axes forged with tradition

At Hultafors, we are inspired by nature and concerned about the environment. That’s why we’ve developed an eco-friendly version of our best-selling HVK Craftsman’s Knife. The HVK Bio has less plastic and more features—plus the same great performance as the classic version.

The Craftsman’s HVK Bio Knife. A Sustainable Choice

If an axe breaks, it is almost always the shaft/handle that is the culprit. A poor quality or damaged shaft is a major safety risk. However, if the head is still in good condition, you can re-use your tool by fitting a new shaft.

How to re-handle axes

How to sharpen, store and use our axes

The road to cutting-edge saws

Sawing by hand is a skill not everyone possess. We have put together a simple guide for how to use your saw in the most safe, efficient and above all ergonomic way.

Ergonomics and safety

If used frequently your saw will wear out eventually. However, there are some ways to extend the lifespan of your saw. Here are our best tips of how to make your saw last longer.

Take care of your saw

Determined to become a leader in the field of saws, we offer a complete range of saw models. Combining high quality materials, ergonomic design and the latest grinding technologies, these saws help you perform precise and secure cuts – no matter what type of work that includes a handsaw you need to perform.

Saws with precision in every cut

Whether you are a professional craftsman or a DIY enthusiast and regardless what you plan to cut with your saw, these general guide lines will help you specify your demands and needs when buying a new saw.

Buying guide – 5 things to look for when you buy a saw

Hultafors offers a complete range of saws, including handsaws, bow saws, hacksaws and various special saws. To find the right saw for your intended use, consult the quick guide below.

Saw guide – Choose the right saw

The red end of the Hultafors folding rule has long been the sign of a true pro. Since its invention in 1883 our folding rule has changed how work trousers are sewn. And to this day it’s the craftsman’s first choice for measuring.

The folding rule you recognize blindfolded

Have you ever had trouble measuring with a classical folding rule flat to the surface? The Contact-Meter has reversed graduation and is always in contact with the surface, even when you measure short distances.

Contact-Meter – A folding rule that stays flat on the surface

Apart from our classic birch folding rule Hultafors also offer rules in materials such as aluminium and fiberglass.

Fiberglass, birch and aluminium folding rules

It can be seen, heard and felt that it is the original.

Folding rules – Developed with expertise

When you are a pioneer and inventor there is nobody to follow. That is why, at Hultafors we have always taken pride in making everything ourselves. Even the machinery.

We have always had to build our own machinery

When many of our customers requested a longer but still easy-to-handle folding rule adapted to the current building standards, we launched a 240 cm long version in a slim design.

Folding rule 240 cm – Just like our classic one but 40 cm longer

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is a global, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide.

What is FSC®?

On this page, you will find tips on how to establish a connection as well as frequently asked questions that have cropped up whilst using the Hultafors Measures app.

Hultafors Measures App Support & FAQ

Hultafors pocket spirit levels MPL and MPL magnetic fits any pocket, making them the perfect companions for everyday work.

MPL – The spirit level that fits any pocket

Spirit levels can be too long or too short or too un-precise. Then there is Hultafors Libella 2000 – a spirit leveling system, expandable from 310 mm to 3100 mm, five times as sensitive as standard spirit levels.

Spirit level system Libella 2000

The fluid-filled containers that give you a level reading are called vials.

Vials, the vital components in a spirit level

No one knows how old spirit levels really are. However, it is known that the Romans used water filled tanks as primitive spirit levels when building their famous aqueducts. Learn more about the history of spirit levels here.