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 Niklas Ökvist, Thomas Lind, Max Schniller, Gabriella Abuali, Theo Voulgaridis, Christoffer Columbus. Thank you!
Dates winter & spring 2025:
Tuesday January 21, 17.00-20.00, Bastugatan 43
Wednesday February 26, 17.00-20.00, Bastugatan 43
Thursday March 27, 17.00-20.00, Bastugatan 43
Tuesday April 29, 17.00-20.00, Åkeshov
Thursday May 22, 17.00-20.00, Åkeshov
Wednesday June 18, 17.00-20.00, Åkeshov
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 winter & spring 2025
January
Ski making class, Jon Långström, 9-12 January
Hand Broom & Brush Making Workshop, Raleigh Klotzek, 16 & 17 January
The basics of axe carving, Raleigh Klotzek, 18 & 19 January
Carving club, 21 January
February
Spoon carving class, Anja Sundberg, 22 February
Carving club, 26 February
March
Chip carving class, Molly Sjöstam “SlöjdarMolly”, 8-9 March
Carving club, 27 March
April
Spoon carving class, Anja Sundberg, 12 April
Carving club, 29 April
