Helko Werk Black Forest Heavyweight Woodworker Axe 5991
The Black Forest Heavyweight Woodworker is a cutting axe with a traditional wide-bit German woodworker blade and is ideal for heavy cutting and felling, as well as being capable of splitting tasks.
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The Black Forest Heavyweight Woodworker is a cutting axe with a traditional wide-bit German woodworker blade and is ideal for heavy cutting and felling, as well as being capable of splitting tasks.
This sharp, slim, wide-bit woodworker head will outperform most American pattern felling axes at cutting tasks. Comes with our top grain cowhide 6-7oz leather adjustable sheath.
DETAILS
Blade Width 140mm
Head Weight 1600g
Gross Weight 2200g
Handle Length 80cm
SPECIFICATIONS
Head
C50 high grade carbon steel
Open die drop forged by hand, heat treated, and oil-hardened
Approximately 53-56HRC (Rockwell)
Hand ground and sharpened blade
'Helko' crown mark hammered into cheek
Handle
Hand crafted in Switzerland from Grade 'A' American hickory
Individually selected for grain orientation and density
Hand finished with boiled linseed oil
Traditionally hung using softwood wedge and round steel ring wedge
Helko Werk
Helko Werk started in Cronenberg, Germany by a member of the Helsper family in 1844. We quickly earned a reputation as manufacturers of high quality hatchets and axes and by the early 20th century were exporting around the world. Today, Helko Werk are recognised as some of the finest forestry tools available.
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