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All handles are compatible with any Vario 2000 axe head. Screw Sets and Overstrike Protectors are sold separately.  Note: although all Vario 2000 a...

​All of the blades, handles, and hardware in the Vario 2000 product line are completely interchangeable.Head WeightsHatchet (10051):               ...

This Professional Hand-forged Splitting Maul is built to withstand rigorous work, and is intended primarily for long term, professional use.  The h...

​Handmade in Germany The Saxon Splitter is a heavy duty splitting axe, best reserved for large rounds and difficult logs. The Helko designed head d...

​Handmade in GermanyThe Spaltaxt is a German-style splitter suited for splitting rounds and heavy firewood.  The dual wedge head design delivers po...

​Handmade in GermanyThis miniaturized version of the Spaltaxt delivers surprising power.  It is a compact German style splitting axe designed prima...

​Handmade in Germany The American inspired Hinterland Double Bit is a capable, highly effective felling tool, suited for large timber. If inclined,...

​Handmade in GermanyThe Hessen Woodworker is a midsize, traditional German cutting axe, light enough for any user to handle comfortably.  The 2 ¾ l...

​Handmade in GermanyThe Rheinland pattern - a traditional German wide-bit blade - is exceptionally well suited for cutting work.  Handmade in Wuppe...

Handmade in GermanyThe Tasmania Competition Axe is a modern rendition of vintage Tasmanian pattern racing axes.  It is an affordable yet dependable...

Handmade in GermanyThe American inspired Odyssey Double Bit is a capable, highly effective felling tool, suited for large timber.  If inclined, the...

Handmade in Germany Our Classic Nordic Splitting Axeis a heavy duty, straight-handled splitting axe, designed solely for difficult splitting work. ...

Handmade in GermanyThe Expedition is as big as they come, and is the workhorse of the Classic line. This serious working axe is best reserved for t...

Handmade in Germany The Forester is a highly capable, full-size general purpose axe. Its 3 ½ pound head provides enough heft and power for most cut...

Handmade in GermanyThe Scout is the smallest conventionally sized axe in the Classic line, and light enough for almost any user to handle comfortab...

Handmade in GermanyThe Journeyman is a hybrid of a hatchet and a conventional axe, and is the perfect all-purpose “in between” companion for the av...

​Handmade in GermanyThe Pathfinder is comfortable to hold, well balanced, and unfailingly dependable.  It performs well at making kindling, limbing...

Handmade in GermanyThe Voyager is Helko's smallest hatchet, practical for novices and seasoned explorers alike.  Compact and lightweight, this hand...

​Handmade in GermanyThe Vario 2000 Heavy Log Splitter is an enormous, heavy duty splitting axe built to tackle the most demanding jobs.  The deep w...

​Handmade in GermanyThe Vario 2000 Splitting Axe is surprisingly powerful for its size, thanks to a dual wedge head design that improves splitting ...

​Handmade in GermanyA larger, more powerful version of the Vario 2000 Universal Axe, with a longer handle and an upgraded 4 pound head capable of d...

​Handmade in GermanyThe Universal Axe is a full-size, general purpose axe.  The 2 ¾ pound head provides enough heft for most types of cutting and s...

Hand Made in Germany The Vario 2000 Universal Hatchet is a durable and reliable outdoorsman's tool.  At 18 inches long, this hatchet can be easily ...

Handmade in Germany The Rheinland pattern - a traditional German wide-bit blade - is exceptionally well suited for cutting work.  Handmade in Wuppe...