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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Hinterland - Made in Germany Double Bit Axe, Felling Axe for Felling Trees and Cutting Wood with Two Blades - Head 3.5 lbs, Handle 30 in. (Hinterland) #13575
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Brand | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
Product Dimensions | 27.5"L x 7.5"W |
Handle Material | Steel,Wood |
Color | Wood |
Head Type | Felling |
About this item
- Handmade in Germany: The American inspired Hinterland Double Bit is a capable, highly effective felling tool, suited for large timber. If inclined, the user is able to profile each blade differently and may use, for instance, one edge for splitting and the other for cutting. Traditionally, one bit was used for heavy work that was prone to dull the blade, while the other was kept with a finely honed edge.
- 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. One side of the double bit was commonly used to chop undercuts for large timber, while the other was held in reserve for fine cutting.
- 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: 3-1/2 lb, Length: 30 in, Total Weight: 5 lb
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Axe Makers since 1844
Recognized as a producer of premium world-class handmade axes and is one of the oldest axe manufacturers still operating in Europe.
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Helko Werk Classic Line
Helko Werk's Classic range combines versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes.
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Helko Werk Traditional Line
Helko Werk's Traditional line is a premium collection of hand-forged German heritage axes.
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Helko Werk Vario 2000
The Vario 2000 is a patented design using a German engineered fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency.
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Förster by Helko is a commercial line of professional axes and forestry tools manufactured by the Helko Werk company.
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Helko Werk Frontier Collection
Our signature Frontier Collection includes an assortment of top-quality outdoor and travel gear.
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Helko Werk Tools & Accessories
Premium sharpening, maintenance and tools for keeping your leather and axes looking and working their best.
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Helko Werk Leather Shop
We carry an assortment of sheaths and leather products, made in the USA from full-grain, vegetable tanned cowhide leather.
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Helko Werk is widely recognized as a producer of premium world-class handmade axes. It is one of the oldest axe manufacturers still operating in Europe. The story of Helko Werk began in the village of Cronenberg, Germany, now part of the city of Wuppertal. It was there, in 1844, that August Helsper founded the August Helsper Werkzeugfabrik (the Helsper Tool Factory) and began producing axes for the region.
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The Helsper Tool Factory increased its export of axes beyond the borders of Europe during the early twentieth century, and by the 1930s was regularly shipping axes to countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. It was also around this time that the Helsper family formed a partnership with the Kotthaus family, setting the stage for exponential growth and giving the company its current name: Helko (an amalgam of Helsper and Kotthaus).
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Product Description
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Handmade in Germany
Hinterland Double Bit
The American inspired Hinterland Double Bit is a capable, highly effective felling tool, suited for large timber. If inclined, the user is able to profile each blade differently and may use, for instance, one edge for splitting and the other for cutting. Traditionally, one bit was used for heavy work that was prone to dull the blade, while the other was kept with a finely honed edge.
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Hinterland Double Bit
Specifications
Head Weight: 3 ½ lbs. Total Weight: 4 ¾ lbs.
Bit Length: 4 ½ in. Handle Length: 30 in.
Head - Hand forged using a drop hammer on open dies - Premium grade C50 high carbon steel - 53-56 HRC (Rockwell Hardness) Handle - Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory - Individually selected for grain orientation and density - Boiled linseed oil finish, 150 grit smooth sanded - Hung with hardwood wedge and steel ring wedge
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What's Included
Care For Your Axe
- 1 oz. bottle of Axe-Guard protective oil - Axe Guard is a 100% green metal treatment oil manufactured in the USA.
- Vegetable tanned Leather Sheath - Our sheaths are handmade in the USA from vegetable tanned, top-grain cowhide leather.
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Care For Your Axe
Sharpening & Maintenance
Become familiar with proper sharpening techniques. Keep the edge sharp while maintaining the original bevel. Use a flat file and sharpening stone to sharpen your edge. Grinders or sanders can be used with extreme caution, as overheating can alter the steel temper. Our Dual-Sided Axe File has a double-cut pattern for rapid material removal when reprofiling, or for removing dings and nicks from the edge.
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Care For Your Axe
Storage
Store your axe in a cool, dry place. Excessive exposure to moisture and the elements may cause damage over time. Do not store in direct sunlight, or near a stove, fireplace, or other heat source. This can cause significant damage to handles by lowering humidity levels in the wood. After using your axe, always clean and oil the head.
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Safety
Splitting Techniques
When splitting, use a firm and stable chopping surface to reduce the risk of injury or damage to your tool. Never split wood against the ground. Take care to avoid striking the handle against logs or other objects, which can happen in the event of a miss swing, and is the leading cause of damaged handles. If your axe blade becomes stuck in a log, rock it back and forth in line with the blade. Never twist side to side, as this may break your handle.
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About Helko Werk
Manufacturing Process
Our axes are individually forged by hand using a drop hammer on open dies. The blacksmith works on a drop forge, using tongs to hold the hot steel as a hammer falls repeatedly onto it. The drop hammer runs continuously at remarkable speed, requiring a highly skilled and time-tested smith. The hand-eye coordination and judgment required for this process can only come from years of experience, as every split-second decision ultimately affects the shape and integrity of the final product.
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About Helko Werk
Rockwell Hardness
An important factor to consider when evaluating the quality of an axe. The steel must be tempered just right, without being too soft to hold an edge or hard enough to become brittle. Helko's Master Smiths have cumulatively spent hundreds of years perfecting the hardness and temper of our axes, creating an ideal balance between superior edge holding ability, ease of sharpening, and resistance to chipping.
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About Helko Werk
Handles
The quality of the handle is also a significant measure of the tool’s integrity. Helko handles are proudly crafted from sustainably sourced Grade A American hickory. Helko promotes environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world's forests.
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About Helko Werk
Leather Sheaths
Our Leather Sheaths are made from vegetable tanned, full grain, cowhide leather. We install a heavy duty welt in all of our sheaths, which is an added strip of leather that rests against the blade, for maximum blade protection. The buckle fasteners are nickel plated with an adjustable strap that will always ensure a snug fit, even if the leather stretches over time.
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Helko Classic Line
Polished blades to resist rust & cutting friction.
Combine versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes.
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Helko Traditional Line
Hand-forged German Heritage axes.
Premium collection of hand forged German heritage axes, handcrafted by one of Helko’s Master Smiths.
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Helko Vario 2000
A Helko Werk patented design.
All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible.
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Made in the USA
Premium gear for the discerning outdoorsman.
Top quality outdoor and travel gear, proudly handmade in the USA and built to last a lifetime.
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Made in the USA
Sheaths, axe collars, and leather goods.
Handmade in the USA from full grain, vegetable tanned cowhide leather.
Axe Care and Accessories
Axe Maintenance Kit | Sharpening Kit | Leather Axe Hangers | Leather Axe Collar | Fire Stater Kit | Bedrolls & Blankets | Steel Splitting Wedge | |
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Best Use
| 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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Brand | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
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Product Dimensions | 27.5"L x 7.5"W |
Handle Material | Steel,Wood |
Color | Wood |
Head Type | Felling |
Item Weight | 6 Pounds |
Style | Drop Forged Tomahawk |
Blade Material | Carbon Steel,Steel |
Included Components | Sheath |
Item Weight | 6 pounds |
Manufacturer | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
ASIN | B01MXDHV9I |
Country of Origin | Germany |
Item model number | HNA13575 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #112,937 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #121 in Gardening Axes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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blade material | Carbon Steel,Steel | Carbon Steel,Steel | Alloy Steel | — | High Carbon Steel |
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handle material | Steel,Wood | Alloy Steel | Hickory Wood | Alloy Steel | Beech Wood |
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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If you didn't know, Ponderosa pine as well as Elm are some of the most difficult to break down wood. They don't want to split and both have many knots, and twisted grain. These are unlike the trees I see in youtube videos where you can use your felling axe to split wood. If I tried to do this, (which I have done -.-) your axe will bury itself in the wood and you won't be able to break it free by itself (I loosened the eye handle connection trying to break it free ). So for me, having a heavy axe head and a long enough handle is paramount to making enough energy that can handle chopping trees around here. The remaining brands such as Granforsbruk, Hults Bruk, Prandi, etc. do not make heavy axes. My theory is that these axes are not for using (though they will cut) in an industrial capacity. 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. Heavy is uncomfortable for someone who isn't used to real manual labor. I was chopping for 10 hours on my first day using this axe, 6 hours on the second. I was in an environment that would catch fire with a chainsaw. During that time, I really could appreciate 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 while I was getting tired. The weight, balance, and handle design allowed me to generate a great deal of power efficiently for difficult wood. For comparison, this axe weighs a total weight of 5.5 pounds with a 31inch handle. The Granforsbruk felling axe is 32in with a total weight of 4.6 pound, and it doesn't list the head weight. The Swedish axes are pretty light weight. The Hults Bruk is similar in that they are just lighter weight. The only other axe company I would recommend are the quality Japanese axes as they are weighted properly for real work 5.6 pounds at 36 inches of length and good steel but are are also 2-3 times more expensive than Helko Werks. Now for the qualities of the axe. Hickory handle is good quality for me. I'm certain some snob out there will point out something wrong with it that doesn't affect usability. The axe neck guard will save your handle but is limited in it's lifespan if you hit too many times or really hard one time. The guard is held on by 4 small screws that go to a very shallow depth in the handle. So a hard hit will strip the wood holding onto the small screws. Once the guard comes off you will be happy the screws are small otherwise they could have hurt the structural integrity of the handle. I see the guard as training wheels as you get used to the axe. If you bash your guard off, the neck of the handle is very thick to resist breaking on impact in an overstrike. I would recommend to get the neck collar from Helko when your guard is bashed off. I want to explain why I use this axe over something like a Fiskar since people think wrongly that a Fiscar is the ultimate axe. Fiscar's chopping axe is 23.5 inches and is really lightweight. 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. I was using the Fiskar x7 hatchet to cut thin branches and twigs for more than a couple of hours. My hand was hurt so bad by the vibrations that when I woke up the next day I could not feel my hand due to temporary nerve damage. The numbness lasted 3 days. The design is flawed because of the handle knob shape which puts too much force on the ring finger and pinky while loosening your grip before impact. You will feel pain in the web of those fingers. The Fiskar metal on the blade will chip on hard wood... When I think about the people who praise the Fiscar axes, I know they are not using the axe for an extended amount of time and on difficult wood otherwise these things will become very apparent. The Helko Werks Handle shape, material, Weight balance, all work in unison to reduce strain on the user and maximize power. I put my Helko hatchet against my Fiskar hatchet and the Helko chopped deeper with less strain than the Fiskar. Hickory, Sugar Maple and other woods are necessary for an axe handle that will be used for extended periods. The Helko Axe head that I received had numerous inaccuracies which are consistent in the fact these axes are handmade, this extends to the grind, relative sharpness, the slight curve to the left of the blade etc. I want to stress that I didn't care that these defects if you will were present because I was buying a handmade tool to do work. None of these so called defects affect the axe one bit in actual use. To contrast look at a machine made Fiskar axe, everything is uniform and consistent, however the axe is completely useless for real extended work because it was not designed from actual user feedback. It lacks the essentials for it to be a good axe. A nerd will look at these defects, because he is used to mass produced consistency, and say they need to spend more time on it etc. Granforsbruk has more automated processes than this company because they are made at a higher volume. Honestly, I love my axe oddities because it makes it feel more human and natural. Nature is not made up of straight lines. I also like that I'm supporting people instead of machines. I'm not happy about automating all types of work because it means people don't get to experience the satisfaction of being proud of something they produced. The axe's blade much like my Fiskars or any other axe I have owned needed to be sharpened. Something anyone who plans to use this axe knows or will learn how to do. This axe came sharper than my Fiscars on arrival but not sharp enough for my tastes. The axe came boxed within another box with bubble wrap. Suffice to say this company wasn't being cheap on securing the axe for safety for shipping (thanks Helko!!). In conclusion, don't buy junk like a Fiskar. Buy this axe because it has all the essentials to aid you in getting work done.
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.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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.
I know some folks like myself talk about axe's and hatchets having a soul or spirit, whether or not its true is irrelevant. I cannot wait to bring my Helko Werk axe with me to the sticks and build a bond with this wonderful example of fine craftsmanship. This is definitely worth what they are charging. Germany, giving Sweden a run for their money.
UPDATE 3/19/19
Had this axe out for a three day winter bushcrafting trip. The edge was lost pretty quickly the first day- so I took the bastard file to it to reallign the bevel edge and rehoned with a stone. The edge kept sharp after that for the rest of the trip. The handle worked itself slightly loose on the last morning, it had dropped down from 40 degrees F that previous afternoon to almost negetive 5-10 F. So, I set the head in boiled linseed oil and added a single beavertail wedge and it tightened right back up- (I might note that once I got home and got the axe back into room temp, the head could no longer be wiggled) This axe exceeded expectation, wonderful for one handed use debarking and gerdalling larger frozen logs- felling smaller 3-4" pine and aspen was easy but anything girthier than that was quite a chore. Splitting with this axe is not really an option unless you have very small pieces. The axe would just sink into stumps without causing much of a split, but its cutting ability is top notch. I will update again as time goes on.