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I have heard from a distributor that he received word that the Wetterlings brand is being discontinued and the factory will be producing Gransfors Bruks - does anyone have any more info on this?
I can see there being a financial incentive for trying to do something like this; 3 boutique axe makers all competing for the niche market cachet of 'made in Sweden' only serves to drive prices down. I personally hope that Wetterlings hasn't been absorbed because I was attracted by their attitude and their product. They fielded a well spoken and comely CEO and had the gumption to improve upon and start forging north American-appeal Hudson Bay-type axes.
In case you weren't aware, Julia isn't the current CEO. She stepped down a little while ago and is apparently doing something related to outdoor clothing, if I remember right.
I just looked up the availability of the Wetterlings Hudson Bay version at Canadian Outdoor Stores, near Toronto. I had kinda taken a real shine to these, especially after Operator1975's positive field tests but $182 Cdn, before 13% tax, extinguished that flame in a hurry.
I just looked up the availability of the Wetterlings Hudson Bay version at Canadian Outdoor Stores, near Toronto. I had kinda taken a real shine to these, especially after Operator1975's positive field tests but $182 Cdn, before 13% tax, extinguished that flame in a hurry.
not sure how it all works in canada, but they can be had for $107us with free international shipping from lamnia.com.