Prandi Axes since 1969
For three generations, Prandi & C. has produced high quality forged and heat cast manual tools with PASSION.

Prandi Andrea & C. specializes in the production of cutting implements, such as axes, hatchets, wedges and other woodcutting tools. Thanks to our passion, we are among the few companies in Europe who boast such a large array of forest splitting tools with over 150 models of axes and hatchets.

Each and every article is studied and produced upon request by our clients who, in constant search of high quality standards, aim to respect the habits and cultural TRADITION of the territory in which they work.

We select and work with only the highest quality steel.
Thanks to our state-of-the-art fleet of machinery, all processes necessary for the production of our tools are completed internally, including the creation of molds, hot forging, sandblasting, heat treating, grinding, sharpening, varnishing, assembly of handles, marking, labeling, and packaging.
Each production phase, while maintaining the standards and peculiarities of typical Italian artisan work, is examined in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The flexibility of our structure, over 50 years of experience, constant innovation, ongoing research, and continuous development allow us to produce top-of-the-line items, with the traditional quality of Made in Italy.
Our roots
Since Carlo Prandi founded the company in 1969, three generations of the Prandi family have carried on the business, focusing on passion and attention to quality, with a strong desire to innovate. Over the years, the company has successfully promoted and distributed its products globally and has developed new markets in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. 
Valsassina Valley
We are located in Valsassina, a mountain valley in Lombardy, located in Northern Italy. The region is well known for its deep-rooted tradition in the iron and steel industry, as well as for the artisan production of tools such as picks, hammers, knives, axes, and other cutting tools.
Logo Evolution
To celebrate our 50th anniversary (1969–2019), we are proud to introduce Prandi’s new logo, marking the continuous evolution of Prandi over the past half-century.
The typographic style remains unchanged—a solid, enduring element that has connected past generations to the present.
We have continued doing what we do best: producing cutting tools with meticulous attention to detail, exceptional quality, and durability. These qualities are evident in our extensive product lines, including our renowned axes, which are sold worldwide. Over the years, we have grown on a strong foundation, consistently building on past experience to meet modern market demands. By maintaining an edge over competitors in both quality and pricing, we have earned the loyalty of our valued customers, who remain attached to us thanks to our steadfast principles. When customers are happy, they keep coming back!

The butterfly in our logo symbolizes Prandi’s continuous development: from a caterpillar to a chrysalis, and finally, spreading its wings to fly across the world.
In the upper part of the logo, we proudly feature the tool that made us famous: our axes. The selected model comes from our Vintage Line, the first line in the Prandi brand.

With our new logo, we also highlight our country of origin, "ITALY," reaffirming that all our axes are designed and manufactured entirely at our facilities in Primaluna. This commitment underscores our dedication to the reliability and quality that define "Made in Italy."