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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Rheinland Pack Axe - Made in Germany Compact Lightweight Axe for Backpacking Camping Long Hatchet - Head 1.5 lbs, Handle 20 in. (Rheinland Pack Axe) #11327

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Brand 1844 Helko Werk Germany
Product Dimensions 27.5"L x 7.5"W
Handle Material Alloy Steel
Color Wood
Head Type Hatchet

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  • Handmade in Germany: Exceptionally well suited for cutting work. These axes are named after the region’s famous Rhein River Valley. The Rhein was a historically significant source of trade and growth for settlements in the region throughout the medieval period, and cutting axes like these were a daily necessity for people carving out towns and villages in heavily forested regions along the river. Lightweight, compact, and easy to carry while trekking through the wilderness.
  • C50 High Carbon Steel: 53-56 HRC - Helko Werk axe heads are open-face drop forged individually by hand from German C50 high grade carbon steel. Drop forging is a process in which the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it. Comfortable to use one or two handed, this pack axe will excel at making kindling, limbing branches, building your shelter, and other light splitting and cutting work.
  • Grade A American Hickory Handle: Linseed Oil Finish, 150 Grit Sanded Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle. All Helko Werk camping axes and hatchets have handles individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle
  • Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath and 1 oz Bottle of Axe Guard Protective Oil: All Helko Werk axes and hatchets include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axe blade and head. The Axe Guard oil is a metal protecting oil to help maintain the steel of your axe head, and prevent rust over time.
  • Dimensions: Head Weight: 1-1/2 lb, Length: 20 in, Total Weight: 2-1/4 lb

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4.7 4.7
Ergonomic
4.6 4.6
Durability
4.5 4.5
Craftsmanship
4.5 4.5

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File, Stone, and Block Axe Guard Head Oil Wall Mount for Any Axe Available for Axes or Hatchets Everything to Start a Fire Premium Made in the USA Made in Germany
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Axe Guard Blade & Handle Oil Handmade Leather Stone Pouch Brass Hardware Fits Most Axes Premium Fire Starter Quality Bedrolls C50 High Carbon Steel
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Repair Rings & Wedges Dual Side Sharpening Stone Handmade in the USA Handmade in the USA Fatwood & Matches Handmade Blankets Weight: 4.5 Lb
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Oil Rags & Sandpaper Premium Leather Easy to Mount Tough & Tick Beeswax Candle Thick and Heavy Twisted Notch Design
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Handmade Leather Carrying Case Aluminum Case Keeps Dry Drop Forged & Heat Treated

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2.0
3.5
4.1
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Comfort
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3.8
4.2
Durability
4.5
2.0
3.7
4.3
Sturdiness
3.8
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head type
Hatchet
Throwing
HUDSON BAY AXE
Hatchet
Hatchet
blade material
Carbon Steel,Steel
1045 Steel
High Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel,Steel
Carbon Steel
blade length
4 inches
3.14 inches
3 inches
4.13 inches
handle material
Alloy Steel
English Beech
Beech Wood
Alloy Steel
style
Drop Forged Tomahawk
Retro, Hatchet, Gardening Axe, Hudson Bay Axe, Camping Hatchet
sheath

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
914 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sharpness, appearance, handle and fit of the axe. For example, they mention it's well made, sharp enough to chop through hardwood one handed, the handle is solid and the head is perfectly designed. That said, some appreciate the compact size and the ability to use it anywhere.

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271 customers mention248 positive23 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the axe. They mention that the materials, craftsmanship, and overall quality are on par with or superior. The axe is well-made, and the wedges are substantial and done perfectly. The head is hot forged, and is made for work. Customers also appreciate the longevity of holding an edge and the balance of the product.

"...the subtle quality of design on the hickory handle, longevity of holding an edge, and the general balance of the axe helping me to continue swinging..." Read more

"Well made based on about 7 hours splitting some very wet and knotty wood. Edge is still sharp. Handle has good heft and fills my size large hands...." Read more

"...Outstanding product." Read more

"...can’t fault it too much. For $160ish, you’re getting a quality hot forged head, with the grain running perpendicular to the striking direction..." Read more

127 customers mention105 positive22 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the axe. They say it's razor sharp and ready to go to work. Some customers say it holds an edge well and can chop through hardwood one-handed. They also say the head cuts better than any they have ever used. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharp quality of the product.

"...impressed how it not only splits well, but also holds and edge and chops well when you need to cut a stringy bit or cut through a knot...." Read more

"...This axe also has a very wide cutting edge in comparison to the rear of the head, a slight even beard above and below, with a notible and almost "..." Read more

"...I’d compare it to swinging a weight on a string - it’s effortless and swings perfectly straight with zero vibration upon impact...." Read more

"...the edge as being horrible, however, I found that it was a very useable edge out of the box and only took 5-10 minutes of honing with a Lansky axe..." Read more

80 customers mention68 positive12 negative

Customers like the appearance of the axe. They say it's a work of art, with a perfectly designed head. They also say the wood grain is tight and has an aesthetic flow. Customers also like the leather mask, saying it'd be a great addition to any collection.

"...They are made to be comfortable and beautiful for the average user to treasure when they occasionally use it. That is why they are not made heavy...." Read more

"This axe is is awesome. Cuts wood like paper. Very nice" Read more

"...Very nice leather mask: the buckle style - though a little less convenient than a snap - is 100% more secure...." Read more

"...Yes, it is quite pricey, but it does a fantastic job. It is also a piece of beauty, very nice craftsmanship...." Read more

68 customers mention48 positive20 negative

Customers like the handle of the axe. They mention that it's made with the user in mind, strong, and sturdy. The handle is thick and solid, and is set in the head exceptionally well. Customers also appreciate the excellent grain orientation and the good straight grain. Overall, most are happy with the handle and recommend it to others.

"...If you bash your guard off, the neck of the handle is very thick to resist breaking on impact in an overstrike...." Read more

"...Handle nicely finished with good straight grain—this is a detail often overlooked...." Read more

"...some small gaps on the underside of the axe head where the handle doesn’t make contact with the head...." Read more

"...This axe exceeded expectation, wonderful for one handed use debarking and gerdalling larger frozen logs- felling smaller 3-4"..." Read more

62 customers mention48 positive14 negative

Customers like the fit of the axe. They mention that it's perfect in proportion to their size, it'll fit on the side of their pack without their leg, and the handle has good heft and fills their size large hands. The length is perfect and the ace head is a little larger, which is opne plus. The handle is comfortable and fits in the head with almost no gap. It's big enough to fell smaller trees and is able to cut like something much larger.

"...Edge is still sharp. Handle has good heft and fills my size large hands...." Read more

"...The wood looks of high quality. The dimensions of the handle are wide, giving me optimal purchase with a variety of grip positions..." Read more

"...A good fitting handle, but not superb and a machine ground edge with no hand finishing to the edge...." Read more

"...This is too small and to light that your axe will bounce of difficult wood. More importantly, the axe is not designed for real world use...." Read more

53 customers mention44 positive9 negative

Customers like the value of the axe. They say it's well worth the price, a steal at the price and an optimal purchase with a variety of grips.

"...The dimensions of the handle are wide, giving me optimal purchase with a variety of grip positions (I have larger hands) the cutting edge was a..." Read more

"...It’s one of a kind and worth double the money they charge for it...." Read more

"This hatchet is very nice for the price...." Read more

"...Thousands of strikes so far, no problems. A great damn tool worth every penny.It's a bit customized by now, I'll post a new pic at some point...." Read more

47 customers mention43 positive4 negative

Customers find the weight of the axe perfect for extended periods of use, light enough to carry, and strong enough to not have to re-sharpen. They also say the weight is nice for cutting through trees or splitting wood, and the ax head is heavy but not too heavy. Customers also say that the weight and balance of the tool is easy to control while still having enough striking force to split a 10. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight, balance, and performance of the product.

"...Great weight, I'd say it's at the upper limit for a hatchet length handle, but that head cuts well...." Read more

"...It has a slightly shorter handle, axe head is heavy but not too heavy and it has a nicely angled head, that gets the job done easily...." Read more

"...It is a perfect axe to carry for many applications in the field...." Read more

"Highly recommend this axe. Comfortable grip, lightweight, yet durable, and keeps a great edge." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers find the axe well-balanced, with a thick heavy handle that is balanced nicely with the hatchet head. They say it gives them exactly the balance they need and is light enough to carry. Customers also say the ax is solid and well made, with an accurate and effective head for making stable, accurate, and effective strikes. They mention the head is shaped and weighted perfectly for splitting logs.

"...I go due to its compact size and ease of use because the balance of the axe is so good...." Read more

"...The axe feels good in my hand. Well balanced, and a decent weight at the end to deliver a strong strike...." Read more

"This is my first Helko product and I am very impressed. It's a well balanced axe and great for splitting small to medium sized rounds...." Read more

"...compared to the gransfors and perfectly designed head for making stable accurate and effective strikes... split all my rounds with one swing and is..." Read more

Quality Steel - Performance Design
5 Stars
Quality Steel - Performance Design
Well made based on about 7 hours splitting some very wet and knotty wood. Edge is still sharp. Handle has good heft and fills my size large hands. Handle nicely finished with good straight grain—this is a detail often overlooked.Wood flies apart on 6-inch logs and 12-14 inch open up in 3-4 blows. The shape of head splits well without sticking because the widest portion is a small surface area. Never got it stuck bad enough I couldn’t work it out.Head did not loosen in 7 hours splitting.I’ve been splitting wood since I was about 25 years. This is my favorite splitting tool. Very impressed how it not only splits well, but also holds and edge and chops well when you need to cut a stringy bit or cut through a knot.10 out of 10 hand tool for quality and function.
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Well made based on about 7 hours splitting some very wet and knotty wood. Edge is still sharp. Handle has good heft and fills my size large hands. Handle nicely finished with good straight grain—this is a detail often overlooked.

Wood flies apart on 6-inch logs and 12-14 inch open up in 3-4 blows. The shape of head splits well without sticking because the widest portion is a small surface area. Never got it stuck bad enough I couldn’t work it out.

Head did not loosen in 7 hours splitting.

I’ve been splitting wood since I was about 25 years. This is my favorite splitting tool. Very impressed how it not only splits well, but also holds and edge and chops well when you need to cut a stringy bit or cut through a knot.

10 out of 10 hand tool for quality and function.
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