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The Black Forest Pack axe is compact, lightweight and easy to carry while trekking through the wilderness and will take care of your firewood processing and shelter building needs. It is beautifully crafted with a traditional wide bit German Rhineland pattern head and the 50cm long handle allows for additional power from a two handed swing when needed. Comes with our standard top grain cowhide leather adjustable sheath
Head = 700 gram
• C50 high grade carbon steel
• Open die drop forged by hand, heat treated, and oil-hardened
• Approximately 54-56HRC (Rockwell)
• Hand ground and sharpened blade
• Stamped with 'Helko' crown mark
Handle
• Hand crafted from Grade 'A' American hickory
• Individually selected for grain orientation and density
• Hand finished with boiled linseed oil
• Traditionally hung using hardwood wedge and round steel ring wedge
