Helko Werk Hinterland Double Bit Axe (Odyssey)

Few axes are extra iconic than the American double bit. Immediately harking back to bygone days when double bit felling axes unfold throughout America through the 19th century, the Traditional Odyssey is an ode to the previous. Historically, one bit was reserved for heavy work that was susceptible to uninteresting the blade, whereas the opposite was saved with a finely honed edge. The fantastic thing about double bit axes is that the consumer has the choice to profile every blade in a different way and should use, for example, one edge for splitting and the opposite for slicing. When the logging trade was nonetheless reliant on axes for felling timber, one aspect of the double bit was generally utilized in chopping undercuts for big timber, whereas the opposite was held in reserve for tremendous slicing.

The Odyssey has as straight deal with and symmetrical head, providing a cushty steadiness for the wielder. Hung with a 30 inch deal with, the three.5 pound head makes the Odyssey a succesful and efficient felling device. The top is buffed and polished to a extremely reflective end that reduces slicing friction and improves rust resistance.

HEAD
+ Handmade in Wuppertal, Germany
+ German C50 excessive grade carbon metal, 53-56 HRC
+ Open face drop solid, warmth handled, and oil-hardened
+ Polished to extremely reflective Traditional end
+ 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: 30 in.
+ Head Weight: 3.5 lb
+ Complete Weight: 5 lb

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

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