Helko Werk Germany Spaltaxt (German Splitting Axe)

The Spaltaxt is a succesful German-style splitter with a severe repute. Thought-about by many to be Helko Werk’s best splitting instrument, this axe packs a stunning punch for its measurement. 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 Spaltaxt’s mid-weight Four pound head and cozy 28″ deal with retains the wielder contemporary throughout lengthy classes. This axe handily outperforms different axes in its class, and aggressively competes with heavier instruments on the identical jobs. For the seasonal splitter trying to warmth their homestead by means of winter, the Spaltaxt is a faultless alternative.

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 by means of years of follow. As soon as glad 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
+ 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: 28 in.
+ Head Weight: 4.Four lb
+ Whole Weight: 6 lb

NOTE
*Deal with colours could differ lighter or darker than images.

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