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1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Tasmania Competition Axe - Made in Germany Timber Sporting Axe, Wood Chopping Axe, Racing Axe for Timber Sport - Head 4lbs, Handle 31in (Tasmania) #10498
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Brand | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
Product Dimensions | 31"L x 7"W |
Handle Material | Steel,Wood |
Color | Wood |
Head Type | Hatchet |
About this item
- Handmade in Germany: The Tasmania Competition Axe is a modern rendition of vintage Tasmanian pattern racing axes. It is an affordable yet dependable option for racing experts as well as novices entering the world of timber sporting. The blade is sharpened for general purpose chopping and cutting. and can be used out of the box. Outside of the competition arena, the Tasmania is commonly used as a felling axe on both softwoods and hardwoods.
- 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 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
- Included Full Grain Leather Sheath & 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: 4 lb / Length: 31 in. / Total Weight: 6-1/2 lb
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Craftsmanship | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.7 |
Durability | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.1 | — | 4.7 | — | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | Helko North America | Gritr | Smith Safety & Supply | Helko North America | Wisemen Trading and Supply | Helko North America |
head type | Hatchet | — | Felling | — | Felling | Felling |
blade material | Carbon Steel,Steel | — | Alloy Steel | High Carbon Steel | Alloy Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
handle material | Steel,Wood | Alloy Steel | Hickory,Steel | Hickory Wood | Plastic,Steel | Leather,Wood |
style | Classic | Traditional | American | — | — | — |
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Axe Makers since 1844
Recognized as a producer of premium world-class handmade axes and is one of the oldest axe manufacturers still operating in Europe.
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Helko Werk Classic Line
Helko Werk's Classic range combines versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes.
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Helko Werk Traditional Line
Helko Werk's Traditional line is a premium collection of hand-forged German heritage axes.
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Helko Werk Vario 2000
The Vario 2000 is a patented design using a German engineered fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency.
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Helko Förster 7 Axe Set
Förster by Helko is a commercial line of professional axes and forestry tools manufactured by the Helko Werk company.
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Helko Werk Frontier Collection
Our signature Frontier Collection includes an assortment of top-quality outdoor and travel gear.
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Helko Werk Tools & Accessories
Premium sharpening, maintenance and tools for keeping your leather and axes looking and working their best.
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Helko Werk Leather Shop
We carry an assortment of sheaths and leather products, made in the USA from full-grain, vegetable tanned cowhide leather.
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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.
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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).
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Product Description
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Handmade in Germany
Tasmania Competition Axe
The Tasmania Competition Axe is a modern rendition of vintage Tasmanian pattern racing axes. It is an affordable yet dependable option for racing experts as well as novices entering the world of timber sporting. The blade is sharpened for general purpose chopping and cutting. Tasmania is commonly used as a felling axe on both softwoods and hardwoods. The head is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance.
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Tasmania Competition Axe
Specifications
Head Weight: 4 lbs. Total Weight: 6 ½ lbs.
Bit Length: 5 ¼ in. Handle Length: 31 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
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What's Included
Care For Your Axe
- 1 oz. bottle of Axe-Guard protective oil - Axe Guard is a 100% green metal treatment oil manufactured in the USA.
- Vegetable tanned Leather Sheath - Our sheaths are handmade in the USA from vegetable tanned, top-grain cowhide leather.
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Care For Your Axe
Sharpening & Maintenance
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.
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Care For Your Axe
Storage
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.
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Safety
Splitting Techniques
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.
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About Helko Werk
Manufacturing Process
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.
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About Helko Werk
Rockwell Hardness
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.
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About Helko Werk
Handles
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.
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About Helko Werk
Leather Sheaths
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.
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Helko Classic Line
Polished blades to resist rust & cutting friction.
Combine versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes.
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Helko Traditional Line
Hand-forged German Heritage axes.
Premium collection of hand forged German heritage axes, handcrafted by one of Helko’s Master Smiths.
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Helko Vario 2000
A Helko Werk patented design.
All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible.
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Made in the USA
Premium gear for the discerning outdoorsman.
Top quality outdoor and travel gear, proudly handmade in the USA and built to last a lifetime.
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Made in the USA
Sheaths, axe collars, and leather goods.
Handmade in the USA from full grain, vegetable tanned cowhide leather.
Axe Care and Accessories
Axe Maintenance Kit
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| Leather Axe Hangers
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| Fire Stater Kit
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| Bedrolls & Blankets | Steel Splitting Wedge
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Best Use
| File, Stone, and Block | Axe Guard Head Oil | Wall Mount for Any Axe | Available for Axes or Hatchets | Everything to Start a Fire | Premium Made in the USA | Made in Germany |
Contains
| Axe Guard Blade & Handle Oil | Handmade Leather Stone Pouch | Brass Hardware | Fits Most Axes | Premium Fire Starter | Quality Bedrolls | C50 High Carbon Steel |
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| Repair Rings & Wedges | Dual Side Sharpening Stone | Handmade in the USA | Handmade in the USA | Fatwood & Matches | Handmade Blankets | Weight: 4.5 Lb |
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| Oil Rags & Sandpaper | Premium Leather | Easy to Mount | Tough & Tick | Beeswax Candle | Thick and Heavy | Twisted Notch Design |
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| Handmade Leather Carrying Case | — | — | — | Aluminum Case | Keeps Dry | Drop Forged & Heat Treated |
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Product information
Brand | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
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Product Dimensions | 31"L x 7"W |
Handle Material | Steel,Wood |
Color | Wood |
Head Type | Hatchet |
Item Weight | 5.5 Pounds |
Style | Classic |
Blade Material | Carbon Steel,Steel |
Included Components | Sheath |
Item Weight | 5.5 pounds |
Manufacturer | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
ASIN | B01FWIDMU4 |
Country of Origin | Germany |
Item model number | HNA10498 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #107,753 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #128 in Gardening Axes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, value, and size of the axe. For example, they mention it's well worth the money, the handle fits their hands well, and the return on investment is excellent. That said, opinions are mixed on weight and handle.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the axe. They mention it's well-finished, and is a beautiful tool. Some say that the handle quality is good, and the form is impressive. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The head is smooth and sharp, cuts through logs like butter. Awesome quality, great, looking axe!" Read more
"...Currently this thing has been used very successfully against many hickory trees, while holding its edge and no head loosening...." Read more
"My new Hatchet came today. I have to say, it is a piece of art. The grain and choice of wood selected was unmistakably on the top end of quality...." Read more
"...Works well and under use so far, so not going to change anything now. but once it wears or loosens up I will reset the handle...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the axe. They mention it's razor sharp, and can give clean cuts. Some say the edge on the bit was good, but not great. Overall, most are satisfied with the sharpiness of the product.
"...The head is smooth and sharp, cuts through logs like butter. Awesome quality, great, looking axe!" Read more
"Great freaking axe, absolutely chops almost anything wooden...." Read more
"...VERY sharp and so useful !)...." Read more
"...It came very sharp from the factory. I like the fact that the handle is a little longer than you normally see...." Read more
Customers like the value of the axe. They mention that it's well worth the money, has impeccable quality, and is a good deal. They also say that the return on investment is excellent.
"As far as good felling axes go this is a really fair price...." Read more
"...They're top notch and worth every penny, if not just alone for the edge retention...." Read more
"...This handled the thicker pieces quite well. Definitely worth the money in my estimation as it seems built to last...." Read more
"...I keep my tools for life, and if you do too, then the return on investment is excellent. Plus it's a joy to use, not just another hammer in the box...." Read more
Customers like the size of the axe. They mention that the larger size fits their hands well, the sheath is well made, and the head fits to handle well. The fit and finish is quite pretty, and it fits perfect in their camp pack. It's a great size for minor cuts and an excellent kindling axe, and has a snug leather sheathe.
"The handle is a good heavy size that conforms well to your hand for good grip. The head is smooth and sharp, cuts through logs like butter...." Read more
"Overall very well made Hatchet. Nice size and length of handle is perfect for use. Easy to pack or around camp or cabin...." Read more
"...I was almost like a little school boy opening the box. Size was perfect, handle and grain spot on. Head finish "almost" perfect...." Read more
"...The whole thing looks and feels great. The handle is nice and solid, well fit and the grain is oriented perfectly...." Read more
Customers like the grip of the axe. They say it holds its edge perfectly, is well balanced, and easy to grip. The head and handle have a sturdy connection, and there is no slippage.
"The handle is a good heavy size that conforms well to your hand for good grip. The head is smooth and sharp, cuts through logs like butter...." Read more
"...Very easy to sharpen, holds edge very well...." Read more
"...It holds its edge, feels almost prefect when using (slight heaviness in the head)... BUT that helps a lot when chopping etc...." Read more
"...and it was still as sharp as when I started and the head stayed rock solid on the handle. I am very happy with this purchase...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the feel of the axe. They mention it has a nice feel, is very pleased with the weight, and has great balance. The handle is very thick, but it is still comfortable to hold and swing. The axe has stout feel, and is smooth and sharp along the entire length.
"...I have big Hands so this axe handle despite being very thick is more comfortable for me but I would not recommend for those with smaller hands...." Read more
"...It holds its edge, feels almost prefect when using (slight heaviness in the head)... BUT that helps a lot when chopping etc...." Read more
"Probably the heaviest felling axe I've ever handled. Really nice feel on handle...." Read more
"...The head has much more meat on it, so to speak. The bevel leading up to the cheeks is thicker making it a superb splitter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the axe. Some mention that the weight is fantastic, heavy, and perfect for splitting. However, others say that it's end heavy and on the heavy side for one-handed use. The handle is considerably lighter than any of the images they saw online, and one side is ground too thin.
"The handle is a good heavy size that conforms well to your hand for good grip. The head is smooth and sharp, cuts through logs like butter...." Read more
"...Its that thick edge that bothers me. Its way to thick for the sorts of cutting I do...." Read more
"...Nice size and length of handle is perfect for use. Easy to pack or around camp or cabin...." Read more
"Great weight distribution, chops well - pleasure to use" Read more
Customers are mixed about the handle of the axe. Some mention that the length of handle is perfect for use, has a good shape, and grain orientation. However, others say that there is a gap with the handle, which could cause big issues later on. Some say that the handle is unfinished, rough, and has sanding smooth.
"...as well as it could have been on the hatchet head with small gap noted on the front side of the head and handle not set to full depth of opening..." Read more
"...The handle length is perfect for me when on my hip or backpack. It is just fantastic for shaving fire tender also...." Read more
"...First and foremost the eye is forged off center and slightly twisted to one side. This throughs the bit of the axe off center of the handle...." Read more
"...The handle comes unfinished, no varnish or oil. After a good sanding and treatment with linseed oil it became very nice...." Read more
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