Helko Werk Germany Vario 2000 Splitting Axe - German Made Midsize Splitting Axe

From the brand Axe Makers since 1844, Helko Werk is widely recognized as a producer of premium world-class handmade axes and 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, where in 1844, August Helsper founded the August Helsper Werkzeugfabrik (the Helsper Tool Factory) and began producing axes for the region.

Helko Werk's Classic range combines versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes. The Traditional line is a premium collection of hand-forged German heritage axes, handcrafted by one of Helko's Master Smiths. The patented Vario 2000 design uses a German engineered fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency, with all Vario heads, handles, and fastening components being fully interchangeable and inter-compatible.

Förster by Helko is a commercial line of professional axes and forestry tools manufactured by the Helko Werk company. The Frontier Collection includes an assortment of top-quality outdoor and travel gear, proudly handmade in the USA and built to last a lifetime. Helko Werk also offers a range of premium sharpening, maintenance, and leather products, including sheaths and collars handmade in the USA from full-grain, vegetable tanned cowhide leather.

The Vario 2000 Splitting Axe is a Helko Werk patented design that is surprisingly powerful for its size. Its dual wedge head design improves splitting power and efficiency while preventing the head from getting stuck or pinched in logs. The 3 ¼ pound head and comfortable 30-inch handle keep the wielder fresh during long splitting sessions, making this axe a great choice for the seasonal splitter who relies on a wood-burning stove to heat their home through the winter.

Helko's axes are individually forged by hand using a drop hammer on open dies, with the blacksmith's highly skilled and time-tested process affecting the shape and integrity of the final product. The steel is tempered to an ideal balance between superior edge holding ability, ease of sharpening, and resistance to chipping. Helko handles are proudly crafted from sustainably sourced Grade A American hickory, and the company promotes environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world's forests.

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