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1844 Helko Werk Germany

1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Rheinlander Pack Axe 11327

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Size: Rheinland Pack Axe - 20 in


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  • Handmade in Germany: Exceptionally well suited for cutting work. These axes are named after the regions famous Rhein River Valley. The Rhein was a historically significant source of trade and growth for settlements in the region throughout the medieval period, and cutting axes like these were a daily necessity for people carving out towns and villages in heavily forested regions along the river. Lightweight, compact, and easy to carry while trekking through the wilderness.
  • 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. Comfortable to use one or two handed, this pack axe will excel at making kindling, limbing branches, building your shelter, and other light splitting and cutting work.
  • 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: 1-1/2 lb, Length: 20 in, Total Weight: 2-1/4 lb

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The Rheinland pattern - a traditional German wide-bit blade - is exceptionally well suited for cutting work. Handmade in Wuppertal, Germany, these axes are named after the region’s famous Rhein River Valley. The Rhein was a historically significant source of trade and growth for settlements in the region throughout the medieval period, and cutting axes like these were a daily necessity for people carving out towns and villages in heavily forested regions along the river. Head Weight: 1 ½ lbs. Total Weight: 2 ¼ lbs. Bit Length: 4 ⅛ in. Handle Length: 20 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Helko Classic Line Combine versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes. Helko Traditional Line Premium collection of hand forged German heritage axes, handcrafted by one of Helko’s Master Smiths. Helko Vario 2000 All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible. Made in the USA Top quality outdoor and travel gear, proudly handmade in the USA and built to last a lifetime. Made in the USA Handmade in the USA from full grain, vegetable tanned cowhide leather. Axe Maintenance Kit Sharpening Kit Leather Axe Hangers Leather Axe Collar Fire Stater Kit Bedrolls & Blankets Steel Splitting Wedge Recognized as a producer of premium world-class handmade axes and is one of the oldest axe manufacturers still operating in Europe. Helko Werk's Classic range combines versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes. Helko Werk's Traditional line is a premium collection of hand-forged German heritage axes. The Vario 2000 is a patented design using a German engineered fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency. Förster by Helko is a commercial line of professional axes and forestry tools manufactured by the Helko Werk company. Our signature Frontier Collection includes an assortment of top-quality outdoor and travel gear. Premium sharpening, maintenance and tools for keeping your leather and axes looking and working their best. We carry an assortment of sheaths and leather products, made in the USA from full-grain, vegetable tanned cowhide leather. 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. 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). Today, Helko Werk is widely recognized as producers of finest world-class handmade axes ever forged. As one of the oldest axe manufacturers still operating in Europe, we continuously strive to deliver uncompromising quality and sustainability. Equip yourself on your challenging adventures with the finest Helko Work Axes ever forged. Made in Germany since 1844 Powerful and Elegant Design: Helko Werk Axes for Those Who Seek Ultimate Quality and Precision A Helko Werk Axe is your perfect companion for mastering the outdoors, offering unmatched precision and durability with every swing.

Brand: 1844 Helko Werk Germany


Product Dimensions: 27.5"L x 7.5"W


Handle Material: Grade A American hickory


Color: Wood


Head Type: Hatchet


Brand Name: 1844 Helko Werk Germany


Included Components: Sheath


Unit Count: 1 Count


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer: 1844 Helko Werk Germany


Number of Packs: 1


UPC: 731236157304


Item Type Name: Axe


Model Number: HNA11327


Manufacturer Part Number: HNA11327


Item Dimensions L x W: 27.5"L x 7.5"W


Item Weight: 2.5 pounds


Blade Length: 4.25 inches


Head Weight: 0.68 kg


Handle Material: Grade A American hickory


Blade Material: Carbon Steel,Steel


Color: Wood


Style Name: Traditional Pack Axe


Head Type: Hatchet


Item Highlight: Made in Germany Compact Lightweight Axe for Backpacking Camping Long Hatchet Rheinland Pack Axe - Head 1.5 lbs, Handle 20 in.


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    • Good for smaller people (I am 5’2” female)
Size: Hessen Woodworker
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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). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024 by MJ MJ
    • This is the only choice for a serious worker who needs to avoid using a chainsaw in dry areas.
Size: Bavarian Woodworker
I have currently used this axe for about 20-25hrs of actual chopping. I wanted to put this axe through it's paces before I wrote a review. This is the first product I have bought from Helko Werks. I now own Helko Werk's sharpening stone, hatchet, maul, axe collars, and sharpening file. I can also compare it directly to a Fiscar x7 hatchet. Yes I know they are different types of axes, but I will be comparing aspects that are not specific to its size. Lets start with why I bought this over say a Granforsbruks, Prandi, Hultsbruk. Fiscar, and Council Tools. I visited the Fiscar and the Council Tools website and they both do not have the head weight and total weight listed. I associated this lack of information as these not being professional tools because I could not make an educated decision on what axe I needed. This is because depending on the region you reside you need to have an axe that is efficient for the type of trees that you are going to be felling; head weight, total weight, and length give you a good idea of the efficiency of that tool for a given job. I live in Southern California. I am going to be working here as an arborist and I need reliable tools to that can take on the various jobs when I can't use a chainsaw because of an environment prone to catching fire. A very common tree over here is the Ponderosa Pine. The Ponderosa Pine in my backyard for instance, needed branches that are 15 inches in diameter cut and needed to be broken down, as well as an immense amount of twigs broken to size. 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018 by I. Tian

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