Helko Werk - German axe makers since 1844. Helko's hand forged axes are some of the finest in in the world.

The Black Forest Woodworker performs exceptionally well as a cutting tool for felling small trees, limbing branches, and clearing saplings. It is also suited for light duty splitting work, such as making kindling and small firewood. Specifications - Head Weight: 2 ¼ lbs. - …

Helko Werk's Traditional line is a premium collection of handforged German heritage axes. Each piece is handcrafted by one of Helko’s Master Smiths - lifelong artisans of metalcraft. The Smith uses tongs on an open face drop forge to shape the head one at …

The Vario Splitting Axe is surprisingly powerful for its size, thanks to a dual wedge head design that improves splitting power and efficiency while preventing the head from getting stuck or pinched in logs.

Our Classic range combines versatility, performance, and aesthetics to create a premium line of pristine working axes. Each piece is handcrafted by Helko’s Master Smiths, representing nearly 200 years of collective expertise.

Today, 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 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 Förster series, separated from the Premium lines, was designed to provide high value, high quality working axes to industry professionals, forestry services, and specialized retailers at a lower cost than our Premium ranges.

Our Ironwood Collection axes are individually crafted and customized. Our workshop artisans apply a proprietary combination of charcoal and electrical burning, sanding, burnishing, coloring, oiling, buffing, polishing, and waxing.

Our Ironwood Collection axes are individually crafted and customized. Our workshop artisans apply a proprietary combination of charcoal and electrical burning, sanding, burnishing, coloring, oiling, buffing, polishing, and waxing.