Helko Traditional Black Forest Woodworker (Germany)

Vendor:HELKO

Helko Traditional Black Forest Woodworker (Germany)

$165.00

The Black Forest Woodworker is Helko’s flagship piece. This axe is the quintessential tool for the experienced woodsman, with a compact size that makes it a versatile packing tool and lightweight work axe. Features Helko's famous Rheinland pattern axe head, named for the country's Rhein River Valley, where cutting axes like these have been in use for centuries. 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.
Total Weight: 3 ½ lbs.
Bit Length: 4 ½ in.
Handle Length: 24 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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5 stars: 3 (75%)
4 stars: 1 (25%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Good, without any issues.

Got the axe with not problem. Good service and good quality. Love it so far.

Excellent Axe!

This Helko Woodworker is the perfect size Axe for multiple uses. Very well made and the quality is up there with my Top Swedish-made Axes!

Pleased

An ax is a personal thing. This one took me a while to get used to but I'm really enjoying it. The handle is thick, much thicker than my plumb ax handle and even my hatchet handle. The thick handle kind of makes the weight of the head seem negligible and by that I mean it feels like you're swinging a handle and not an ax head which takes a little getting used to.
I've been using this to split my maple fired wood for the winter. I just finished a cord with it and have come to enjoy the ergonomics of the handle and ax head. Though i may replace with a thinner handle if this one ever breaks. It seems to hold an edge very well and goes through maple decently.
Good quality, good attachment, and a nice leather sheath to protect yourself from the blade.

A Stunningly Beautiful...Ax

This Ax is made with pride and care, and in a time when most everything is disposable. So impressed on the way this product was received, and included a bottle of Slip 2000 Ax Guard, which buy the way is one of the finest preserver/ lubricants out there for metal outside of Boeshield, used by Boeing Aerospace on interior wing components to mitigate corrosion. I ordered their Rhineland Hatchet immediately, for a pack Ax from the professional catalog that came with this Ax. You will not be disappointed, the Germans still get it right and especially in this market. So grateful to a company that takes the pride to produce such beautiful implements that are generational if properly cared for.

Would recommend, coating the handle, which is in itself, properly oriented American Hickory with Boos Board cream, to include the Wedge on the top. This Beeswax formulation was meant to really protect wood.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your shipping policies and how fast will my order arrive?

North River Outdoors offers free shipping for purchases of $99 and over within the United States (some oversized items may incur charges). We strive to ship in-stock orders within 24-48 hours, often the same day if placed before 5 PM Eastern Time. Standard free shipping typically arrives via UPS or USPS within 3-6 business days. We currently ship to the USA at this time. You can track your order status by logging into "My Account" on our website.

What is your return and exchange policy?

We offer a 60-day return policy for unopened and unused items, for a 100% refund. Items must be returned in the same (or similar) condition in which they were received. Opened, used, or damaged products, or those not following our return policy, may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. We reserve the right to refuse returns in non-sellable condition. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs.

For Returns? Log into view your Order History and select "Return" to start the process. You can also contact our Store via Email or use our Contact Form to initiate a return.

Do you offer any services like knife sharpening or gear repair?

Yes! We offer a range of services at our Virginia store, including knife sharpening, axe sharpening and rehandling, knife/axe cleaning and conditioning, and waxed canvas bag/pack waxing and conditioning. We also provide laser engraving. Drop-off for services is available Monday-Saturday, with a typical turnaround of 1-2 business days.

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Where is your physical store located and what are your hours?

Our physical store, North River Outdoors, is located at 2941 River Road W, Goochland, VA 23063 USA. Our store hours are always kept up-to-date on our website. You can find our contact information, including phone and email, on our "Contact Us" or "Our Store" pages.

Do you offer Classes or Events?

Yes, our Virginia store hosts a variety of hands-on training Classes and Events throughout the year. We invite you to check our website's "Classes & Events" section or our blog for an updated calendar and information on upcoming workshops, like knife forging, carving classes and our popular Axe Throwing Events.