Reviews Helko Splitting Axe

1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Mini Spalter - Made in Germany Compact Splitting Axe, Small Wood Splitting Hatchet and Small Splitting Axe for firewood Axe - Head 2-1/2 lbs, Handle 20 in. (13511)

  • HANDMADE IN GERMANY - This miniaturized version of the Spaltaxt delivers surprising power. It is a compact German style splitting axe designed primarily for lighter splitting work. The dual wedge head delivers highly effective strikes that increase splitting efficiency and prevent the head from becoming stuck or pinched in logs. The 2 ½ pound head and short 20 inch handle are perfect for camping, splitting small firewood, and stocking wood stoves..
  • C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL: 53-56 HRC - Helko Werk axe heads are open-face drop forged individually by hand from German C50 high grade carbon steel. Drop forging is a process in which the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it..
  • GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle. All Helko Werk camping axes and hatchets have handles individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle.
  • INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH & 1 OZ BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL - All Helko Werk axes and hatchets include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to prot....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Saxon - Made in Germany Heavy Duty Splitting Axe for Chopping Firewood and Splitting Logs - Heavy Wood Splitting Axe, Head 6-1/4 lbs, Handle 31 in. (13588)

  • Handmade in Germany – The Saxon Splitter is a heavy duty splitting axe, best reserved for large rounds and difficult logs. The Helko designed head delivers powerful strikes without getting stuck or pinched up in the wood. The Saxon has the splitting power of a maul, but has the balance, feel, and control of an axe. The small turnaround hook on the heel (bottom edge of the blade) can be used for log moving..
  • C50 High Carbon Steel: : 53-56 HRC – Helko Werk axe heads are open-face drop forged individually by hand from German C50 high grade carbon steel. Drop forging is a process in which the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it..
  • Grade A American Hickory Handle – Linseed Oil Finish – 150 Grit Sanded Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle. All Helko Werk camping axes and hatchets have handles individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle.
  • Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath and 1 Oz Bottle Of Axe Guard Protective Oil – All Helko Werk axes and hatchets include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axe blade and head. ....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Förster 7 Piece Set - Hatchet - Light Felling Axe - Medium Felling Axe - Heavy Felling Axe - Fireman s Hatchet - Sappi - Splitting Maul

  • 7 PIECE SET includes Hatchet (1.5 lb. Head, 15" Ash Handle) - Light Felling Axe (2.5 lb. Head, 28" Hickory Handle) - Medium Felling Axe (3.5 lb. Head,....
  • DROP FORGED HIGH CARBON STEEL - Helko is Germany's leading premium hand axe maker, producing the highest quality axe tool and hand tools with strict....
  • MADE TO LAST each axe is oil hardened and heat treated, with a lacquered handle and black dipped grip. Each splitting axe, small axe and chopping axe....
  • PROFESSIONAL AXES AND FELLING TOOLS - Förster by Helko is a commercial line of professional axes and forestry tools manufactured by the Helko Werk....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Splitting Maul - Wood Splitter Axe Head Wood Splitting Axe Splitting Maul German Made #13573

  • HANDMADE IN GERMANY The Professional splitting maul is built to withstand rigorous work, and is intended primarily for long term, professional use.....
  • GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED - Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle individually hand....
  • C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - The Helko designed head made specifically as an axe for splitting wood delivers powerful strikes without getting....
  • INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL - Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath....
  • DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 6-1/2 lbs / Length: 36 in. / Total Weight: 9 lbs.
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Vario 2000 Splitting Axe - German Made Midsize Splitting Axe for Splitting Wood and Splitting firewood - Head 4.5 lbs, Handle 30 in. (10059)

  • Handmade in Germany - The Vario 2000 Splitting Axe is surprisingly powerful for its size, thanks to a dual wedge head design that improves splitting power and efficiency while preventing the head from getting stuck or pinched in logs. The powerful splitting head and comfortable 30 inch handle keep the wielder fresh during long splitting sessions. This axe will handily outperform others in its class..
  • Patented Interchangeable Head Design with C50 High Carbon Steel - 53-56 HRC - The Vario 2000 uses Helko Werk's patented axe design - a German engineered bolt-on fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency across the Vario product line. All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible. The heads are assembled with bolts which are driven through the handle and secured by a butt-plate retainer cap..
  • Grade A American Hickory - Matte Lacquer Finish - 150 Grit Sanded Lightly lacquered with black-dipped grip, individually selected for grain orientation and density, and sustainably sourced grade A American hickory.
  • Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath - 1 Oz. Bottle of Axe Guard Protective Oil All Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect the blade of yo....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Spaltaxt - German Splitting Axe, Made in Germany Wood Splitter and Wood Splitting Axe for Splitting Wood - Head 4.5 lbs, Handle 28 in. (13582)

  • Handmade in Germany - The Spaltaxt is a German-style splitter suited for splitting rounds and heavy firewood. The dual wedge head design delivers powerful, effective strikes that increase splitting efficiency and prevent the head from becoming stuck or pinched in logs. The Spaltaxt’s mid-weight 4 ½ pound head and comfortable 28 inch handle keep the wielder fresh during long sessions. This axe handily outperforms others in its class, and stands up well against much heavier tools..
  • C50 High Carbon Steel: 53-56 HRC - Helko Werk axe heads are open-face drop forged individually by hand from German C50 high grade carbon steel. Drop forging is a process in which the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it..
  • Grade A American Hickory Handle - Linseed Oil Finish - 150 Grit Sanded Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle. All Helko Werk camping axes and hatchets have handles individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle.
  • Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath and 1 Oz Bottle Of Axe Guard Protective Oil - All Helko Werk axes and hatchets include a vegetable-tanne....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Vario 2000 Universal Axe - German Made Midsize General Purpose Felling Axe and cutting axe and splitting axe with universal blade for felling trees, cutting timber, and splitting wood - Head 4.25 lbs, Handle 30 in. (10053)

  • Made in Germany - This Universal is an excellent felling and splitting axe for general purpose, in a midsize for most users. The universal axe is capable of delivering incredible striking power. This axe is designed to handle most common felling and splitting tasks. The curved, ergonomic handle creates excellent balance and minimizes fatigue. The Universal blade design will perform well as a cutting axe, but also makes an exceptional splitting axe for splitting firewood..
  • Patented Interchangeable Head Design with C50 High Carbon Steel - 53-56 HRC - The Vario 2000 uses Helko Werk's patented axe design - a German engineered bolt-on fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency across the Vario product line. All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible. The heads are assembled with bolts which are driven through the handle and secured by a butt-plate retainer cap..
  • Grade A American Hickory - Matte Lacquer Finish - 150 Grit Sanded Lightly lacquered with black-dipped grip, individually selected for grain orientation and density, and sustainably sourced grade A American hickory.
  • Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath - 1 Oz. Bottle of Axe Guard Protective Oil All Helko Werk Axes include....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Nordic Splitting Axe - 5.5 lb Wood Splitting Axe Splitting Maul Wood Splitter Scandinavian Axe German Made 13521

  • HANDMADE IN GERMANY Our Classic Scandinavian is a heavy duty, straight-handled splitting axe, designed solely for difficult splitting work. The 5 ½....
  • C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - This Scandinavian axe head is designed specifically as an axe for chopping wood and delivers powerful strikes....
  • GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle individually hand finished....
  • INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to....
  • DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 5 ½ lb / Length: 31 in. / Total Weight: 7 ¼lb.
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Rheinland Hatchet - German Made Camping Hatchet bushcraft Throwing Axe Backpacking Hatchet with Leather Sheath 11326

  • HANDMADE IN GERMANY - The Rheinland pattern - a traditional German wide-bit blade - is exceptionally well suited for cutting work. These hatchets perform well at limbing branches, bushcraft, splitting kindling, carving, and other light and fine cutting work. Can also be a handy survival hatchet, camping axe, survival axe, and used for axe throwing or as a backpacking hatchet.
  • C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - Helko Werk axe heads are open face drop forged by hand from German C50 high grade carbon steel. Dropforging is a process in which the blacksmith uses tongs to hold hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it. This hatchet is handmade and handforged, just like the other axes and hatchets in the Traditional line.
  • GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle.
  • INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL All Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets.
  • DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 1.25 lb / Len....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Vario 2000 Heavy Log Splitter - German Made Splitting Axe and Splitting Maul and Best Axe for Splitting Wood and Splitting Firewood Heavy Splitter - Head 6.5 lbs, Handle 36 in. (10058)

  • Handmade In Germany - The Vario 2000 Heavy Log Splitter is an enormous, heavy duty splitting axe built to tackle the most demanding jobs. The deep wedge and punishing weight deliver an incredibly powerful striking force, capable of splitting tree trunks, large rounds, and heavy firewood..
  • Patented Interchangeable Head Design with C50 High Carbon Steel - 53-56 HRC - The Vario 2000 uses Helko Werk's patented axe design - a German engineered bolt-on fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency across the Vario product line. All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible. The heads are assembled with bolts which are driven through the handle and secured by a butt-plate retainer cap..
  • Grade A American Hickory - Matte Lacquer Finish - 150 Grit Sanded Lightly lacquered with black-dipped grip, individually selected for grain orientation and density, and sustainably sourced grade A American hickory.
  • Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath - 1 Oz. Bottle of Axe Guard Protective Oil All Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect the blade of your axes and hatchets.
  • Dimensions - Head Weight: 6½ lbs, Total Weight: 8 ½ lbs, Handle Length: 36 in.
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  • Made in USA - from vegetable-tanned, high quality, full-grain, saddle leather. These are made by skilled craftsman from premium quality cowhide leather. This natural vegetable tanned leather has been tanned to help protect against drying or cracking over time..
  • Protects Axe Handle From Damage And Miss Swings an excellent felling axe and splitting axe accessory to protect your wood axe handle and bushcraft axe from damage. Over time, the leather will age well and develop a patina through usage..
  • Easy To Use And Comfortable On Hands - While serving a practical purpose of protecting your axe handle, the collar also gives your axe or hand tool an authentic look and feel. Our leather collars make great accessories to compliment your leather axe sheath, axe cover cover..
  • Tough And Thick Leather - Our collars are tough and thick, and will endure rigorous use. However, they are not indestructible. The Helko Werk Axe Collar is best suited for light to medium use when. Extreme Heavy usage may eventually add wear and tear to the protector. Use the collars wisely..
  • Read Sizing Info below! Make Sure it fits before ordering! Axe is NOT included, it is illustrative purposes only..
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Black Forest Woodworker Axe - Made in Germany Hand Forged Bushcraft Axe and Forest Axe for cutting wood, feeling small trees, splitting wood for campfires, German Axe - Head 2.25 lbs, Handle 24 in. (13562)

  • Handmade in Germany - The Black Forest Woodworker is Helko Werk's flagship piece. This axe is the quintessential tool for the experienced woodsman, with a compact size that makes it a versatile packing tool and lightweight cutting, felling, and chopping axe. Features Helko's famous Rheinland pattern axe head, named for the country's Rhein River Valley, where cutting axes like these have been in use for centuries..
  • C50 High Carbon Steel: 53-56 HRC - Helko Werk axe heads are open-face drop forged individually by hand from German C50 high grade carbon steel. Drop forging is a process in which the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it..
  • Grade A American Hickory Handle - Linseed Oil Finish - 150 Grit Sanded Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle. All Helko Werk camping axes and hatchets have handles individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle.
  • Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath & 1 Oz Bottle of Axe Guard Protective Oil - All Helko Werk axes and hatchets include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axe blade and head. Th....
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Expedition - 4.5lb Felling Axe - Hand Forged Axe with Leather Axe Sheath Hickory Wood Handle for Cutting Splitting Felling 10497

  • HANDMADE IN GERMANY - The Expedition is as big as they come, and is the workhorse of the Classic line. This serious working axe is best used as a large axe and felling axe, but can also be used as a wood splitting axe..
  • C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - The head of this hand forged axe is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance. This felling axe has a heavy 4 ½ pound head that delivers incredible striking power in the hands of a controlled operator.
  • INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER AXE SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL - Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets.
  • DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 4.5 lb / Length: 35 in. / Total Weight: 6.5lb.
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