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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Spaltaxt - German Splitting Axe, Made in Germany Wood Splitter and Wood Splitting Axe Midsize Medium Splitting Axe - Head 4.5 lbs, Handle 28 in. (Spaltaxt) #13582
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1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Spaltaxt Features
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Handmade in Germany: The Spaltaxt is a German-style splitter suited for splitting rounds and heavy firewood. The dual wedge head design delivers powerful, effective strikes that increase splitting efficiency and prevent the head from becoming stuck or pinched in logs. The Spaltaxt’s mid-weight 4 ½ pound head and comfortable 28 inch handle keep the wielder fresh during long sessions. This axe handily outperforms others in its class, and stands up well against much heavier tools.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Dimensions: Head Weight: 4-1/2 lb, Length: 28 in, Total Weight: 5-3/4 lb
About 1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Spaltaxt
The Spaltaxt is a capable German-style splitter with a serious reputation. Considered by many to be Helko Werk's finest splitting tool, this axe packs a surprising punch for its size. The dual wedge head design delivers highly effective strikes that increase splitting efficiency and prevent the head from becoming stuck or pinched in logs. The Spaltaxt's mid-weight 4 pound head and comfortable 28" handle keeps the wielder fresh during long sessions. This axe handily outperforms other axes in its class, and aggressively competes with heavier tools at the same jobs. For the seasonal splitter looking to heat their homestead through winter, the Spaltaxt is a faultless choice.Each piece is hand crafted by Helko's Master Smiths, lifelong artisans of metalcraft. The Smith uses tongs on an open face drop forge to shape the head, a skill requiring impressive control and hand eye coordination that can only be achieved through years of practice. Once satisfied with his work, the Smith hammers the Helko Werk crown logo into the cheek. Only minimal supplementary work is performed, allowing each blade to proudly display its forging marks. No two pieces are exactly alike. HEAD+ Handmade in Wuppertal, Germany+ German C50 high grade carbon steel, 53-56 HRC+ Open face drop forged, heat treated, and oil-hardened+ Helko crown hammered into cheekHANDLE+ Crafted in Switzerland from Grade A American hickory+ Selected for strength, grain orientation, and density+ Boiled linseed oil finish, 150 grit smooth sanded+ Hung with softwood wedge and notched steel ring wedge INCLUDED+ Vegetable-tanned leather sheath, USA made+ 1oz bottle of Axe-Guard SPECS+ Length: 28 in.+ Head Weight: 4.4 lb+ Total Weight: 6 lb NOTE *Handle colors may vary lighter or darker than photos.Visit our website - Helko North America - to see full product line
