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product_id: 17910465
title: "1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Bavarian Woodworker - Made in Germany Heavy Duty Felling and Cutting Axe, Large German Forest Axe - Head 3.5 lbs, Handle 31 in. (Bavarian) #13566"
brand: "1844 helko werk germany"
price: "A$488"
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category: "1844 Helko Werk Germany"
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# 31 in premium hickory handle 3.5 lb forged head Includes leather sheath & oil 1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Bavarian Woodworker - Made in Germany Heavy Duty Felling and Cutting Axe, Large German Forest Axe - Head 3.5 lbs, Handle 31 in. (Bavarian) #13566

**Brand:** 1844 helko werk germany
**Price:** A$488
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Own the Forest: The Bavarian Axe That Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Bavarian Woodworker - Made in Germany Heavy Duty Felling and Cutting Axe, Large German Forest Axe - Head 3.5 lbs, Handle 31 in. (Bavarian) #13566 by 1844 helko werk germany
- **How much does it cost?** A$488 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Ready for the Wild:** Comes with a premium vegetable-tanned leather sheath and protective Axe Guard oil to maintain blade sharpness and prevent rust—your ultimate outdoor companion.
- • **Built to Last a Lifetime:** Robust construction and meticulous quality control make this axe a trusted tool for serious bushcrafters and log builders who demand reliability.
- • **Precision German Craftsmanship:** Hand-forged C50 high carbon steel head with 53-56 HRC hardness for unmatched cutting power and durability.
- • **Optimized for Heavy-Duty Felling:** The Rheinland pattern wide-bit blade outperforms typical American axes, delivering clean, efficient cuts on dense forest wood.
- • **Ergonomic American Hickory Handle:** Sustainably sourced, hand-finished 31-inch handle with linseed oil finish ensures superior grip, comfort, and vibration reduction during extended use.

## Overview

The 1844 Helko Werk Bavarian Woodworker is a heavy-duty, hand-forged German felling axe featuring a 3.5 lb C50 high carbon steel head and a 31-inch grade A American hickory handle. Designed for professional-level cutting and bushcraft, it includes a premium leather sheath and protective oil, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern durability for superior performance in demanding outdoor environments.

## Description

desertcart.com : 1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Bavarian Woodworker - Made in Germany Heavy Duty Felling and Cutting Axe, Large German Forest Axe - Head 3.5 lbs, Handle 31 in. (Bavarian) #13566 : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Used for bushcraft and log building - I’ve been using this axe heavily for a while now for log building, bushcraft, and wood processing. I am very pleased with this axe, chops and splits wood very well. The handle was perfectly hung and has never came loose on me, it also has a beautiful grain pattern with proper orientation, it feels very comfortable with very little vibration felt. The head itself is very durable, it came sharp out of the box, I’ve never had to resharpen it even after all the use I’ve put it through. Overall this is a high quality, well built axe designed to be used hard, it’s definitely worth the price if you’re seriously into bushcraft or log building.
Review: Fantastic! - What can I say, the quality of this tool is amazing. I unboxed this axe and immediately checked out the grain orientation in the handle- so far, it seems to be the only negative I have is that the grain is about 25-30 degrees angled away from the head. its a bit more than i am used to. with that said, I seriously doubt it is going to be a problem. The wood looks of high quality. The dimensions of the handle are wide, giving me optimal purchase with a variety of grip positions (I have larger hands) the cutting edge was a solid 4.5/5 on sharpness, a little love with a stone and it should be good to go. I have heard that these axes sometimes need work on the cutting edge, but i got fortunate I suppose. The black forest model is the perfect length for a taller guy like myself who finds that 17-18 inch handles are awkward,( causing me to have to get into janky footing positions as to not whack myself in the leg) but still compact enough to be articulate in my cutting motion and retaining a small footprint on my mountain pack. This axe also has a very wide cutting edge in comparison to the rear of the head, a slight even beard above and below, with a notible and almost "medieval" reduction to the rear. I know some folks like myself talk about axe's and hatchets having a soul or spirit, whether or not its true is irrelevant. I cannot wait to bring my Helko Werk axe with me to the sticks and build a bond with this wonderful example of fine craftsmanship. This is definitely worth what they are charging. Germany, giving Sweden a run for their money. UPDATE 3/19/19 Had this axe out for a three day winter bushcrafting trip. The edge was lost pretty quickly the first day- so I took the bastard file to it to reallign the bevel edge and rehoned with a stone. The edge kept sharp after that for the rest of the trip. The handle worked itself slightly loose on the last morning, it had dropped down from 40 degrees F that previous afternoon to almost negetive 5-10 F. So, I set the head in boiled linseed oil and added a single beavertail wedge and it tightened right back up- (I might note that once I got home and got the axe back into room temp, the head could no longer be wiggled) This axe exceeded expectation, wonderful for one handed use debarking and gerdalling larger frozen logs- felling smaller 3-4" pine and aspen was easy but anything girthier than that was quite a chore. Splitting with this axe is not really an option unless you have very small pieces. The axe would just sink into stumps without causing much of a split, but its cutting ability is top notch. I will update again as time goes on. 3/29/24 update. Still using it! Still my go-to, although I have more to my collection now for specific trips out. This one is still my first choice, and will likely outlive me.

## Features

- HAND-FORGED AND MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY: The Bavarian Woodworker is a full-size traditional German cutting axe, with the heft and power required for heavy felling work. The 3 ½ lb. Rheinland pattern axe head has a sharp, slim, wide-bit blade that will outperform most American pattern felling axes at cutting work. The pattern is named after Germany's famous Rhein River Valley, a heavily forested region where cutting axes like these have been in use for centuries.
- C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL SPLITTING HEAD: 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.
- GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY WOOD 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
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Full Grain Leather Sheath and 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.
- SPECIFICATIONS: Head Weight: 3-1/2 lb, Length: 31 in, Total Weight: 5-1/2 lb

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B012OSAT2Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,816 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #19 in Camping Axes & Hatchets |
| Blade Edge | Single |
| Blade Length | 5.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel,Steel |
| Brand | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
| Color | Wood |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,057) |
| Handle Material | Hickory Wood |
| Head Type | Felling |
| Head Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
| Included Components | Sheath |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.5 pounds |
| Item model number | HNA13566 |
| Manufacturer | Supportiback |
| Product Dimensions | 31"L x 7"W |
| Style | Drop Forged Tomahawk |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** 1844 Helko Werk Germany
- **Color:** Wood
- **Handle Material:** Hickory Wood
- **Head Type:** Felling
- **Product Dimensions:** 31"L x 7"W

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used for bushcraft and log building
*by S***E on January 6, 2026*

I’ve been using this axe heavily for a while now for log building, bushcraft, and wood processing. I am very pleased with this axe, chops and splits wood very well. The handle was perfectly hung and has never came loose on me, it also has a beautiful grain pattern with proper orientation, it feels very comfortable with very little vibration felt. The head itself is very durable, it came sharp out of the box, I’ve never had to resharpen it even after all the use I’ve put it through. Overall this is a high quality, well built axe designed to be used hard, it’s definitely worth the price if you’re seriously into bushcraft or log building.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic!
*by S***E on January 12, 2019*

What can I say, the quality of this tool is amazing. I unboxed this axe and immediately checked out the grain orientation in the handle- so far, it seems to be the only negative I have is that the grain is about 25-30 degrees angled away from the head. its a bit more than i am used to. with that said, I seriously doubt it is going to be a problem. The wood looks of high quality. The dimensions of the handle are wide, giving me optimal purchase with a variety of grip positions (I have larger hands) the cutting edge was a solid 4.5/5 on sharpness, a little love with a stone and it should be good to go. I have heard that these axes sometimes need work on the cutting edge, but i got fortunate I suppose. The black forest model is the perfect length for a taller guy like myself who finds that 17-18 inch handles are awkward,( causing me to have to get into janky footing positions as to not whack myself in the leg) but still compact enough to be articulate in my cutting motion and retaining a small footprint on my mountain pack. This axe also has a very wide cutting edge in comparison to the rear of the head, a slight even beard above and below, with a notible and almost "medieval" reduction to the rear. I know some folks like myself talk about axe's and hatchets having a soul or spirit, whether or not its true is irrelevant. I cannot wait to bring my Helko Werk axe with me to the sticks and build a bond with this wonderful example of fine craftsmanship. This is definitely worth what they are charging. Germany, giving Sweden a run for their money. UPDATE 3/19/19 Had this axe out for a three day winter bushcrafting trip. The edge was lost pretty quickly the first day- so I took the bastard file to it to reallign the bevel edge and rehoned with a stone. The edge kept sharp after that for the rest of the trip. The handle worked itself slightly loose on the last morning, it had dropped down from 40 degrees F that previous afternoon to almost negetive 5-10 F. So, I set the head in boiled linseed oil and added a single beavertail wedge and it tightened right back up- (I might note that once I got home and got the axe back into room temp, the head could no longer be wiggled) This axe exceeded expectation, wonderful for one handed use debarking and gerdalling larger frozen logs- felling smaller 3-4" pine and aspen was easy but anything girthier than that was quite a chore. Splitting with this axe is not really an option unless you have very small pieces. The axe would just sink into stumps without causing much of a split, but its cutting ability is top notch. I will update again as time goes on. 3/29/24 update. Still using it! Still my go-to, although I have more to my collection now for specific trips out. This one is still my first choice, and will likely outlive me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product!
*by H***M on January 5, 2026*

It is very sturdy and well made product. I am very happy with the quality and the look of it. The model I picked is Traditional Black Forest Woodworker, just good to know that it is a bit towards heavy side and need more arm grip and power to control the head weight, but there is a good purpose for it. There are more and different models that I believe anyone’s need can fit in.

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