hålla i

Verb

 * 1)  to hold (something)
 * 2)  to hold on (for support)
 * 3)  to brace oneself (for something shocking or the like)
 * 4)  to continue (not cease)
 * 5)  to run (organize, lead)
 * 1)  to brace oneself (for something shocking or the like)
 * 2)  to continue (not cease)
 * 3)  to run (organize, lead)
 * 1)  to run (organize, lead)
 * 1)  to run (organize, lead)

Usage notes
A plain also works in, but hålla i is often more idiomatic, placing a bit more emphasis on the grip. "Han höll en yxa i handen" is also idiomatic.