Helko Werk Germany Saxon Splitting 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 ability requiring spectacular management and hand eye coordination that may solely be achieved by years of follow. As soon as happy 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
+ Made in Wuppertal, Germany
+ German C45 excessive grade carbon metal, 53-56 HRC
+ Drop cast, warmth handled, and oil-hardened
+ Security screw put in by head and into deal with

HANDLE
+ Crafted in Switzerland from FSC licensed Grade A American hickory
+ Individually chosen for grain orientation and density
+ Hand completed with boiled linseed oil
+ Purple powder-coated metal overstrike protector
+ Historically hung with softwood wedge and notched metal ring wedge for optimum safety

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

SPECS
+Size: 31 in.
+Head Weight: 6.2 lb
+Complete Weight: 8.5 lb

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