Traditional Black Forest Forest Hammer and Splitting Axe - Helko Werk

Traditional Black Forest Splitting Maul and Splitting Axe from Helko Werk

Handmade splitting axe / maul of high quality, made from durable and robust materials that withstand rough use. A powerful splitting maul and axe from German Helko Werk. 

The Traditional Black Forest Splitting Maul and Splitting Axe from Helko Werk is ideal for outdoor and bushcraft enthusiasts, where durable and robust materials and good craftsmanship are essential, as it ensures reliable gear that lasts through repeated use.

The Traditional Black Forest Splitting Maul and Splitting Axe from Helko Werk is perfect for splitting large logs and heavy firewood. The axe is very powerful and easily produces firewood for both campfires and wood stoves. 

The axe head on the Traditional Black Forest Splitting Maul and Splitting Axe from Helko Werk is sturdy, powerful, and efficient. The axe’s hand-forged wedge-shaped head made of C50 carbon steel weighs 2.8 kg and ensures powerful strikes that split wood effectively. The lower part of the blade is shaped with a “hook,” making it easy to move and turn the piece to be split, and you don’t need to hold it with your hands. If you need to split or cleave large pieces, the back of the axe head is ideal for hammering wedges into the wood. 

The splitting axe handle is 80 cm long, made of American Hickory (walnut) wood of the highest quality. The size and weight of the splitting axe make it extremely effective and easily produce a large stack of firewood for the camp or at home in the woodshed.

The axe handle has an ergonomic grip, which is more comfortable to hold than other traditional splitting axes that often have straight handles. Therefore, you may find you can use the splitting axe longer than you otherwise would with a heavy splitting axe. 

Specifications for the Traditional Black Forest Splitting Maul and Splitting Axe from Helko Werk:

• Materials:
• Axe head: Premium C50 carbon steel
• Axe handle: Hickory - Walnut, grade A
• Sheath: Leather
• Weight: 3.6 kg
• Axe head weight: 2.8 kg
• Axe handle length: 80 cm
• 53-56 HRC (Rockwell Hardness)

The Traditional Black Forest Splitting Maul and Splitting Axe from Helko Werk comes with oil and a leather sheath.

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