Helko Werk Germany Bavarian Woodworker Axe

Each bit is hand crafted by Helko’s Grasp Smiths, lifelong artisans of metalcraft. The Smith makes use of tongs on an open face drop forge to form the pinnacle, a talent requiring spectacular management and hand eye coordination that may solely be achieved by way of years of apply. As soon as happy along with his work, the Smith hammers the Helko Werk crown emblem into the cheek. Solely minimal supplementary work is carried out, permitting every blade to proudly show its forging marks. No two items are precisely alike.

HEAD
+ Made in Wuppertal, Germany
+ German C50 excessive grade carbon metal, 53-56 HRC
+ Drop solid, warmth handled, and oil-hardened

HANDLE
+ Crafted in Switzerland from Grade A American hickory
+ Individually chosen for energy, grain orientation, and density
+ Hand completed with boiled linseed oil
+ Metal overstrike protector
+ Historically hung with softwood wedge and notched metal ring wedge for max safety

INCLUDED
+ Premium, vegetable-tanned, leather-based sheath, made in USA
+ 1oz bottle of Axe-Guard

SPECS
+ Size: 31 in.
+ Head Weight: 3.5 lb
+ Whole Weight: 5.5 lb

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