Classic Nordic Large Splitting Axe (13521)
Description
- HAND-FORGED AND MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY: Our Classic Nordic Splitting Axe is a heavy duty, straight-handled splitting axe, designed solely for difficult splitting work. The 5 ½ pound head is capable of splitting large rounds, difficult logs, and tough firewood. For those facing a cold winter and in need of burning through a cord of wood, this axe will perform dutifully. It may not be the largest tool in the shed, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in efficiency.
- 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. This axe is handmade and hand-forged with a highly polished Classic finish to prevent rust and reduce cutting friction.
- GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY WOOD 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
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Full Grain Leather Sheath and 1oz 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.
- SPECIFICATIONS: Head Weight: 5-1/2 lb / Length: 31 in. / Total Weight: 7-1/4 lb
This premium, high performance splitting axe features a 5.5 pound head capable of splitting large logs, difficult trunks, and tough firewood. This axe was born with a sole purpose: To split tough wood. And it does it. If you are facing a cold winter and need help burning through a cord of wood, look no further. It isn't the largest tool on the block, but what it lacks in size is made up with in efficiency with the duel-wedge Scandinavian head design. The head is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance.
HEAD
+ Handmade in Wuppertal, Germany
+ German C50 high grade carbon steel, 53-56 HRC
+ Open face drop forged, heat treated, and oil-hardened
+ Polished to a highly reflective finish
HANDLE
+ 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: 31 in.
+ Head Weight: 5.5 lb
+ Total Weight: 7.5 lb
NOTE
*Handle colors may vary lighter or darker than photos.
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Technical Specifications
Shipping & Delivery
Your order is shipped from the USA and delivered to your door in South Africa in 10–20 working days. All items are fully tracked.
Returns & Exchanges
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