9 Best Rated Made Axe 2023

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

Includes 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.

Dimensions: Head Weight: 2-3/4 lb, Length: 28 in, Total Weight: 4 lb

FORGED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Maximum strength and durability for a lifetime of hard work

OUTDOOR VERSITILITY - Perfect for chopping logs, small trees & branches or splitting firewood & kindling

HEAVY DUTY SHEATH - Includes ballistic nylon sheath to protect hand sharpened cutting edge

GENUINE LEATHER GRIP – Hand sanded and lacquered for a durable yet comfortable finish

MADE IN THE USA – Our tools are proudly crafted in Rockford, IL using the finest American steel

Handmade In Germany - 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 blade is sharpened for general purpose chopping and cutting. and can be used out of the box. Outside of the competition arena, the Tasmania is commonly used as a felling axe on both softwoods and hardwoods.

C50 High Carbon Steel: 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. This axe is handmade and hand-forged with a highly polished Classic finish to prevent rust and reduce cutting friction.

Grade A American Hickory 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

Included Full Grain Leather Sheath & 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.

Dimensions: Head Weight: 4 lb / Length: 31 in. / Total Weight: 6-1/2 lb

Head weight 1.35 Lbs Total weight 2.2 Lbs

Handle length: 19.5

Handle type US sourced hickory, ergonomic curved shape

Steel type: C45

Sheath Heavy duty leather with robust buttons

FORGED IN ONE PIECE – The most durable, longest lasting striking tools available

OUTDOOR VERSITILITY - Perfect for chopping logs, small trees & branches or splitting firewood & kindling

HEAVY DUTY SHEATH - Includes ballistic nylon sheath to protect hand sharpened cutting edge. Cutting Edge-3.5 inch

PATENTED SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP – Comfortable, durable & reduces impact vibration by 70%

MADE IN THE USA – Our tools are proudly crafted in Rockford, IL using the finest American steel

An all-purpose companion in the wilderness or for managing tasks closer to home.

Ergonomic US-hickory handle with unique anti-slip paint for better grip

Head weight: 1.35 Lbs. Total weight: 1.9 Lbs. Steel type: C45. Rockwell hardness of head: 47-55 hrc

Adler has been granted a Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC) which the company renews each year.

Adler guarantees that the axe will be free of manufacturer’s defects for the life of the axe*.

Made in Germany - A larger, more powerful version of the Vario 2000 Universal Axe, with a longer handle and a heavy 5-1/2 lb. head. This universal axe is capable of delivering incredible striking power. This axe is designed to handle heavy, difficult felling jobs. The curved, ergonomic handle creates excellent balance and minimizes fatigue. The Universal blade design will perform well as a cutting axe, but also makes an exceptional splitting axe for splitting firewood, rounds, and logs.

Patented Interchangeable Head Design with C50 High Carbon Steel - 53-56 HRC - The Vario 2000 uses Helko Werk's patented axe design - a German engineered bolt-on fastening system that introduces incredible versatility and efficiency across the Vario product line. All Vario heads, handles, and fastening components are fully interchangeable and inter-compatible. The heads are assembled with bolts which are driven through the handle and secured by a butt-plate retainer cap.

Grade A American Hickory - Matte Lacquer Finish - 150 Grit Sanded Lightly lacquered with black-dipped grip, individually selected for grain orientation and density, and sustainably sourced grade A American hickory

Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath - 1 Oz. Bottle of Axe Guard Protective Oil All Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect the blade of your axes and hatchets

Dimensions - Head Weight: 5½ lbs, Total Weight: 7½ lbs, Handle Length: 36 in.

The perfect lightweight axe for the outdoor enthusiast. Designed especially for hiking, camping and trapping.

American hickory handle. Brown leather belt sheath.

14 1/2" overall. 5 1/4" fire tempered, hand ground axe head with 3 1/8" cutting edge

Made in United States

An all-purpose companion in the wilderness or for managing tasks closer to home.

Ergonomic US-hickory handle with unique anti-slip paint for better grip

Head weight: 1.5 Lbs. Total weight: 2.2 Lbs. Steel type: C45. Rockwell hardness of head: 47-55 hrc

Adler has been granted a Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC) which the company renews each year.

Adler guarantees that the axe will be free of manufacturer’s defects for the life of the axe*.