1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Hessen Woodworker Axe - Made in Germany Hand Forged Felling Axe and Cutting Axe, Forest Axe for Felling Tree - Head 2-3/4 lbs, Handle 28 in. (Hessen) #13563
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Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
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- Handmade in Germany: The Hessen Woodworker is a midsize, traditional German cutting axe, light enough for any user to handle comfortably. The 2 34 lb Rheinland pattern axe head has a sharp, slim, wide-bit blade that will outperform most American pattern felling axes at cutting work. The pattern is named after Germany's famous Rhein River Valley, a heavily forested region where cutting axes like these have been in use for centuries.
- 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.
- 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: 2-3/4 lb, Length: 28 in, Total Weight: 4 lb
Brand: 1844 Helko Werk Germany
Product Dimensions: 28"L x 7"W
Handle Material: Steel,Wood
Color: Wood
Head Type: Forest
Brand Name: 1844 Helko Werk Germany
Included Components: Sheath
Manufacturer: helko
UPC: 788490110842 703510642905
Model Number: 13563
Manufacturer Part Number: 11496
Item Type Name: Axe
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Item Dimensions L x W: 28"L x 7"W
Item Weight: 2 Pounds
Head Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Handle Material: Steel,Wood
Blade Material: Carbon Steel,Steel
Color: Wood
Style Name: German Felling Axe
Head Type: Forest
Blade Edge: Convex
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Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
I love reading reviews. Thank you for all the people who use products and then post reviews. It really helped me pick a good one from the many options out there. I knew there were lots of mass market options more budget friendly, but having no experience and particular skills and having a decent amount of wood to work through, I wanted something that would last. I also wanted something that wouldn’t be likely to injure me due to being to heavy for me to handle or having too much handle reverb. This axe seemed like the happy solution. Hand forged head, well crafted beautiful wood grain handle with a 25” length from the axe head, to hold up for many years. On the smaller side (I am 5’2” female with much smaller hands than most men). Total weight with blade protection on 4LBS 10oz very wieldable. The handle is a little large for me, with gloves I usually find some soreness in my hands after a 60-90 minute chopping session, but I chalk that up as much to learning a new skill as the handle size which seems fairly comfortable and functional. I always wear goat skin gloves and have hand no blistering issues. I purchased from the same company Helko Werk their kit for upkeep on your axe head (the axe does come with some head oil). The additional kit comes with a two sided grind stone and additional head oil. I end each chop session with a blade care session. Before my first use I also applied 3 coats of raw Linseed oil to seal the wood and will continue to apply additional coats as needed. I saw some reviews mention the blade not being at all sharp on arrival, mine was fairly sharp, I probably could have used it out of the box, but it was a bit sticky probably from old head oil so I gave it a grind session before the first use. All in all, I am very pleased with this axe. The head seems very secure. I look forward to continuing to hone my aim and skill. Of note I have only been using this axe to chop kindling sized pieces from a huge brush pile, horizontally so far, so I am not able or skilled enough to review a vertical chop on larger diameter pieces yet (working up to that). The blade is fully able to chop through pieces 1-2” in diameter and wedge itself in the block beneath, due to my lack of skill more often, I need more chops then more skilled persons would to get through the 3-4” diameter branches. It’s a learning process. I very much enjoy using this blade and hope it will serve me for many years to come. The head seems very solid. I had also purchased the additional leather guard for the handle, but since it would impair the way my glove slides down the handle on swings, I haven’t used it yet. I may apply it one I approach vertical chopping (I purchased it chiefly to protect on over chops).
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024 by MJ
Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
This axe is first quality. The steel is well tempered, the head is hung well and the hickory handle has straight grain and is well fitted. I put a sharp edge on the blade with two levels of whetstone (the edge was sharp but had a steep shoulder which I thought needed to come off. This is usual for most axes, not a fault.) I lightly sanded the handle, which already had a linseed oil finish and applied three more coatings, leaving each to dry thoroughly. Once this is complete the handle won't require any more maintenance, other than being careful. The axe is big enough to fell smaller trees, up to around 9-10", bigger if you know what you're doing. The 28" handle is the right length for the head weight and for working close to the tree. I have old Plumbs and Kellys and a bunch of Gransfors Bruks and Hults Bruks and this German axe is their equal in quality. I'll just have to give it a good workout and see how the edge hold up. This is not a light canoe or camp axe, but will do serious work.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019 by alan pilkington
Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
Great quality
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2025 by jesse
Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
Wonderfully constructed axe. World class build. Axe was left in its natural state after coming out of the forge, no grinding polishing or paint. Handle is first class hardwood. Very heavy and thick compared to many of the forest axes I have seen of similar handle length, much more of a full sized felling axe weight on a slightly shorter than average handle. The axe was shipped dull, nothing a file and honing stone couldn’t fix but it was blunt enough that I needed to give it a full sharpening before working with it. It cuts well in green hardwoods and softwood for both limbing and felling. I’m not sure I would use it for splitting though as there are better purpose built tools for that kind of work.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025 by M. Erbach
Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
This thing is a beast I put it though the ringer and let me tell you something I’ll never need another axe for cutting trees again I feel this will last my life time and if properly taken care of it will last many life times I definitely recommend this axe
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025 by Jeff Lee
Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
Expensive but worth it. This axe is the perfect weight/length, It's slightly lighter and shorter than your standard big box store axe. However, I am able to cut 3 inch limbs with one swing. I doubt I could do that with a budget axe. After using the axe for about 5 hours the edge is still sharp. The only improvement I can think of is a more finished sheath. I oiled mine and burnished the edges, but it's not really necessary. I just wanted the sheath to look as good as the axe. I would definitely recommend this. Light enough to carry and use all day, strong enough to not have to re-sharpen even after heavy use.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019 by Huckleberry
Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
This is absolutely an axe I'll be able to hand down to other family members when im old!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025 by Mike Burnette
Size: Hessen Woodworker - 28 in
It's a nice and, however I understood I was ordering a 28" axe and it came way smaller
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025 by Eric