Helko Werk Germany Mini Spalter – Compact Splitting Axe

The Spaltaxt’s little brother. This miniature model of the Spaltaxt delivers stunning energy. It’s a compact, extremely succesful German model splitting axe, designed primarily for lighter splitting work. The twin wedge head design delivers extremely efficient strikes that enhance splitting effectivity and stop the top from turning into caught or pinched in logs. The Mini Spalter’s 2.25 pound head and brief 20″ deal with are excellent for small firewood, tenting, and stocking wooden stoves. For a small campfire, or the occasional night in the lounge, this axe is nearly excellent.

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 top, a talent requiring spectacular management and hand eye coordination that may solely be achieved via years of apply. As soon as glad along with his work, the Smith hammers the Helko Werk crown brand 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
+ Handmade in Wuppertal, Germany
+ German C50 excessive grade carbon metal, 53-56 HRC
+ Open face drop solid, warmth handled, and oil-hardened
+ Helko crown hammered into cheek

HANDLE
+ Crafted in Switzerland from Grade A American hickory
+ Chosen for power, grain orientation, and density
+ Boiled linseed oil end, 150 grit easy sanded
+ Hung with softwood wedge and notched metal ring wedge

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

SPECS
+ Size: 20 in.
+ Head Weight: 2.25 lb
+ Complete Weight: 3.5 lb

NOTE
*Deal with colours might fluctuate lighter or darker than pictures.

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