1844 Helko Werk Germany Vario Heavy Universal Axe - German Made Heavy Duty Large Felling and Cutting Axe - Head 5.5 lbs, Handle 36 in. (Heavy Universal) #10055
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Size: Heavy Universal Axe - 5.5 lb Head - 36 inch Handle
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- MADE IN GERMANY - A larger, more powerful version of the Vario Universal Axe, with a longer handle and a heavy 5-1/2 lb. head. This universal axe is capable of delivering incredible striking power. This axe is designed to handle heavy, difficult felling jobs. The curved, ergonomic handle creates excellent balance and minimizes fatigue. The Universal blade design will perform well as a cutting axe, but also makes an exceptional splitting axe for splitting firewood, rounds, and logs.
- PATENTED INTERCHANGABLE HEAD DESIGN: with C50 High Carbon Steel - 53-56 HRC - The Vario uses Helko Werk's patented axe design - a German engineered bolt-on fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency across the Vario product line. All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible. The heads are assembled with bolts which are driven through the handle and secured by a butt-plate retainer cap.
- GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY: Matte Lacquer Finish, 150 Grit Sanded Lightly lacquered with black-dipped grip, individually selected for grain orientation and density, and sustainably sourced grade A American hickory
- INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 Oz. Bottle of Axe Guard Protective Oil All Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect the blade of your axes and hatchets
- DIMENSIONS - Head Weight: 512 lbs, Total Weight: 712 lbs, Handle Length: 36 in.
Brand: 1844 Helko Werk Germany
Product Dimensions: 36"L x 8"W
Handle Material: Hickory Wood
Color: black
Head Type: Universal
Brand Name: 1844 Helko Werk Germany
Included Components: Sheath
Manufacturer: 1844 Helko Werk Germany
UPC: 689211366138
Model Number: HNA10055
Manufacturer Part Number: HNA10055
Item Type Name: Axe
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Item Dimensions L x W: 36"L x 8"W
Item Weight: 7.5 Pounds
Head Weight: 5.5 Pounds
Handle Material: Hickory Wood
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Color: black
Style Name: Hatchet
Head Type: Universal
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*update post using it to fell a tree*. Last week I had to fell a tree. Nothing huge. An old fir tree, was half dead and needed to be removed. Was about 15’ tall. Trunk was about 10” diameter. Not a huge tree by any measure. But large enough for me to get a sense of the axe. Long story short. This isn’t much of a felling axe. My 3 1/2 pound jersey pattern Council tool did a far better job than the 6 pound helko. There are three reasons for this,1) the way the axe is assembled (discussed below) it’s entirely bit heavy. This is fine when you’re splitting wood as the force of gravity is aligned with the direction of the axe. However When you’re felling a tree, gravity is transverse to the swing direction. And you have to actively fight to prevent the axe head rotating down. This results in a reduction in accuracy and increased fatigue. 2) the axe sharp, but is quite thick behind the edge and therefore doesn’t bite as deeply as a thinner axe and 3) it’s really heavy. The 6 pound weight is excellent for splitting, but swinging it sideways into a tree. It’s not clear it’s adding value and it is more tiring. I ultimately cut the tree down with this axe and then went back to lower the stump about 8 inches. The second go round I used my Council tool 3 1/2 pound. The job took half the time with a Council. I still like the axe a lot and consider it to be excellent. However, I’m thinking I might buy the splitting maul bit and switch it out. Essentially just make this a dedicated heavier splitter, which is already what it is. ** I wind up chopping a fair amount of wood. Firewood for heat in the winter. Firewood to cook in the spring and summer. Being in the northeast the firewood here is all maple and oak. Sometimes cherry. All pretty hard dense woods. The axe arrives with a brochure. A little bottle of oil (like Balistol I guess) and a hex key to change the bit. This particular axe, the helko vario 2000 heavy universal is by far the heaviest axe I own. It’s heavier in fact that my splitting maul (a fiskars x30 which is fine). It has a very large edge. And a heavy slightly hollowed profile. The Vario serious have interchangeable bits. There is half inch think back plate and a strike protector which i guess is around 5/32” thick, the bit bolts on through all this via 2 large hex bolts. It has a vaguely medieval vibe. The bit is shaped like a Tasmanian axe, and it’s basically as if a splitting maul and Tasmanian had a baby ( a big baby). Which of course is the idea. It’s meant to be capable of splitting rounds. But unlike a maul also credible for felling. I haven’t tried to fell anything with it but I did need to break down some smaller rounds. 10-12” x 15” stuff for cooking. This made quick work of them. The weight is a little unusual (no forged eye so all the weight is bit down) and it took a few minutes to get comfortable with my swing. What I noticed was on a full swing the axe doesn’t even seem to bite, the wood essentially splits apart on contact. Not sure how else to describe it. But it feels like the combo of being very heavy and quite sharp transmits enough energy to these small rounds that they just explode. Do to it’s size and mass It was a bit unwieldy for breaking smaller pieces down. I do have a few nits. 1) the handle is beautiful huge piece of straight grain American hickory (thick feels more like a baseball bat than an axe handle). But someone coated it with something and stained it brown… why? So now I have to strip that and oil it. It’s frustrating on an axe at this price point that the handle doesn’t just ship oiled. 2) this is minor but the edge on the axe when it arrived wasn’t very sharp. That was easy to correct. 3) this one is the most important. I’m not sure this would be the design I bought if I were to do it again. The idea of the universal axe appealed to me again a good splitter that could also fell a tree. It is a good splitter although from what I understand the dedicated heavy, splitting maul head is far better at that. And having spent some time with it I don’t think it would be my choice for felling a tree. When you’re splitting, the mass works for you. When you’re felling it really doesn’t. I think if it ever came up that I needed to fell a tree with an axe, I would grab my 3 1/2 pound Council tool jersey pattern. It’s lighter by half and sharper with nearly the same edge size. The nice thing about this Vario set up is I may just swap this to the splitting head and give up on it as a felling axe. Hope this helps.
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Was on the fence at first with all the different reviews ranging from good to bad, but I pulled the trigger and bought it and took it on my camping trip, and the weight felt good in the hand. The sharpness and edge were good. So far, it seems to be pretty good value for the money, and it looks cool.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025 by Jesse W.
Size: Heavy Universal Axe - 5.5 lb Head - 36 in...
Was really excited for this axe, loved the style. Handle broke on the third swing, chopping maple, not even a hard wood. Don’t know if it was just a faulty handle but it couldn’t have broke faster.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2026 by Trevor
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This is truly an heirloom product, I've spent a lot on axes but never this much. This axe is worth it! Weighted right, slices through wood, I'll need a maul for knotted pieces but this is my favorite everyday axe.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025 by cheryl
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I was able to drop big trees with this axe no problem!! Able to cut 6-12 inch branches or trees with 1-12 strategic strikes. I sharpened it to be able to shave with. Extremely sharp and dangerous if not handled correctly. Well worth the money. Make sure the head is fastened down by tightening the bolts or making sure they are tightened regularly.
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