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1844 Helko Werk Germany Dual Sided Axe Sharpening File - Axe Sharpener Metal File single-cut and cross-cut hand file (Compact File) #22101

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Material Carbon Steel
Brand 1844 Helko Werk Germany
Color High Carbon Steel
Product Dimensions 0.25"L x 0.1"W x 9"H
Item Weight 0.1 Kilograms
Grit Type Fine

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  • Made in Germany - Dual-sided axe sharpening file made from German C125W2 high carbon tool steel. This file axe sharpener has a top side that is a single-cut fine tooth pattern. The bottom side is a double-cut fine tooth pattern. The file tool's double-cut teeth provide a more aggressive rapid material removal for reprofiling, or removing dings and nicks form an axe edge, and the single cut delivers a fine sharpening.
  • Touch Up And Deburring - The axe sharpener tool has a single-cut teeth are for finer touch ups, finishing, and deburring. To prevent accidental damage to adjacent surfaces, the file has no teeth on its edges. The sharpening tool can also be used as a garden tool sharpener, machete sharpener or hatchet sharpener.
  • Secure Grip - The flat handle provides a secure grip and a hanging hole at the end allows for convenient storage. This file fits neatly into our Helko Werk Axe Maintenance Kits and the perfect addition to your metal file set.
  • Dimensions - Length: 9 in. Weight: 3.9 oz. - German C125W2 high carbon tool steel

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Value for money
4.4 4.4
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4.4 4.4

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Easy to use
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Easy to hold
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Helko Werk Sharpening & Maintenance Compact Axe File

compact Axe File

  • The Helko Werk Dual Sided Axe File has been designed specifically to bring an axe blade to a general purpose mid-level sharpness. At this stage the axe may either be used as is for general work, or further honed with more precise tools, such as our Axe Sharpening Stone, to achieve a fine or razor edge.
  • If properly cared for, a Helko Werk axe will last a lifetime. When it comes time to resharpen the blade, always use quality sharpening implements as they are the surest and most effective means of achieving a perfect edge.
  • Sharpening frequency will depend on how often you use your axe, what type of wood you are chopping, weather conditions during use, and any maintenance routines you regularly employ.

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history of helko werk

The Story of Helko Werk

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. The factory was built alongside the Nöllenhammerbach creek in Gelpetal, a small forest valley that bisected the town. This creek ran the factory’s waterwheel, providing the power that drove the forge hammers and grinding wheels. The factory remained at this location for more than sixty years, and as the operation became more firmly established, the product line grew to encompass other forestry and farming tools, even including hoes and planters for coffee and banana plantations.

In 1909, the Helsper family relocated the factory three kilometers away, where it has remained ever since. This new site was situated near a local railway station, allowing for the direct shipment of steel from the Ruhr-Factories, now ThyssenKrupp AG. 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 throughout the remainder of the twentieth century and giving the company its current name: Helko (an amalgam of Helsper and Kotthaus).

Today, 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.

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Helko Werk Leather Oil & Conditioning Paste Helko Werk Axe Guard Protective Head Oil Helko Werk Sharpening Stone, Stone Pouch, File and Axe Guard Head Oil Helko Werk Wilderness Fire Starter Kit Helko Werk Classic Pathfinder Hatchet with Handmade Leather Sheath
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Best Use Care for your Helko Wek leather accessories Honing, sharpening and protective axe oil All the tools you need for sharpening in the field Everything you need to start a fire Making kindling, limbing branches, general yard work, and is a reliable camp or packing tool
Items Included Helko Werk Leather Oil and Conditioning Paste 4 oz. Helko Werk Axe Guard Head oil Helko Werk Sharpening Stone, Handmade Sharpening Stone Leather Pouch, and Axe File Axe Guard Head Oil Fire Starter, Fatwood, Beeswax Candle, Matches, Jute and Aluminum Tin Carrier Helko Werk Classic Pathfinder, Handmade Leather Hatchet Sheath, and Helko Werk Axe Guard Head Oil
Used together to get the most out of all of your leather accessories and will leave them feeling soft and supple with a great look No odor, a clean synthetic oil with low viscosity with a consistency similar to olive oil, that easily spreads and penetrates on the metal surface to easily work into cervices and pits to protect your axe head Sharpening stone and file may be used dry, or with water or oil as a lubricant The fire-starter is built from three components; a ferrocerium rod, magnesium, and a steel striker The Pathfinder is comfortable to hold, well balanced, and unfailingly dependable
Ideal for keeping Helko Werk and all leather accessories looking their best Helps remove light residue to assist in cleaning your axe head. Will not stain steel, wood or leather like most other oils The Helko Werk Sharpening Kit is suitable for all types of edged tools, including machete and axe, as a hatchet sharpening stone, a shovel sharpener, a tomahawk sharpener and other garden tools Fatwood is resin-rich highly flammable wood, cut into small sticks, designed to be used as fire tinder This hatchet is handmade and handforged with a high-polished finish to prevent rust and reduce cutting friction
Our combination of Leather Oil and Leather Conditioning Paste is everything you need to properly protect, condition, and reinvigorate your leather goods A blend of corrosion-inhibiting oils to fully prevent the formation of rust while protection metal surfaces to enjoy years of use from your axe When it comes time to resharpen the blade, always use quality sharpening implements as they are the surest and most effective means of achieving a perfect edge The Helko Werk matchbox includes USA-made high sulfur matches Grade A American hickory handle individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
469 global ratings

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Customers like the quality and value of the knife sharpener. They mention that it is a compact, well-made sharpening file that really gets the job done. Some appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on the size.

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59 customers mention56 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife sharpener. For example, they mention it's simply stellar, very well made, and gets the job done. Customers also appreciate that it works fine for sharpening axes, hatchets, and edged garden tools.

"I love these files. I immediately removed them from the package, admired the quality, and got to work on one of the two lawn mower blades that I had..." Read more

"...a stone or something to put on a fine finish, but the file is great for general sharpening." Read more

"My Dad is so happy. He has been looking for a good quality file." Read more

"...I tried this file on another tool, and it did a good job. With a nice rubber sleeve on the handle, this could be a top shelf tool." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife sharpener. They say it's worth the price and has outstanding quality.

"...These are worth every penny! Hooray! My apologies as I cannot tell you how these would work on an axe, but I would expect they would be great!..." Read more

"...It was worth the money to me and I would recommend it if you frequently use a file to sharpen garden tools...." Read more

"Well made,fair price, tidy size, does the job and arrived quickly. I couldn't ask more." Read more

"Definitely worth the money..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a great feature of the knife sharpener. They mention that it is easy to clean off particles with a file card.

"...steel particles from fusing to the file and makes it very easy to clean off those particles with a file card...." Read more

"...Files clean easily with a standard steel file card or small wire brush.Very happy with this set." Read more

"Comfortable to hold without a handle. It quickly cleaned up edge on an old abused hatchet." Read more

22 customers mention13 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the knife sharpener. Some mention that it is well made, fair price, and a tidy size. It is small enough to carry and big enough to touch up axe safely. However, others say that it was smaller than expected and too short for full size bit axes and double bits. However it works fine for sharpening axe.

"...I like that one side takes of a lot of material and the other side takes off less...." Read more

"This file is the perfect size for sharpening your axe out in the woods. It doesn’t take up too much space and really gets the job done." Read more

"...I was concerned about the size of the file. It seemed very small but the size turned out to be about right for the job...." Read more

"...This is super easy to keep in my pack or pocket. Excellent quality." Read more

Terrible quality control.
2 Stars
Terrible quality control.
So much for German quality huh? If you'll look at the pictures you can clearly see that the file has a bend to it , sharp burrs and a divot on the tooth face. Yet they charge a premium price.
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