1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Mini Spalter - Made in Germany Compact Splitting Axe, Small Wood Splitting Hatchet - Head 2-1/2 lbs, Handle 20 in. (Mini Spalter) #13511

1844 Helko Werk Germany Traditional Mini Spalter - Made in Germany Compact Splitting Axe, Small Wood Splitting Hatchet - Head 2-1/2 lbs, Handle 20 in. (Mini Spalter) #13511

• Handmade in Germany: This miniaturized version of the Spaltaxt delivers surprising power. It is a compact German style splitting axe designed primarily for lighter splitting work. The dual wedge head delivers highly effective strikes that increase splitting efficiency and prevent the head from becoming stuck or pinched in logs. The 2 ½ pound head and short 20 inch handle are perfect for camping, splitting small firewood, and stocking wood stoves.
• 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 1oz 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: 2-1/2 lb / Length: 20 in. / Total Weight: 3 lb

The Spaltaxt's little brother. This miniature version of the Spaltaxt delivers surprising power. It is a compact, highly capable German style splitting axe, designed primarily for lighter splitting work. The dual wedge head design delivers highly effective strikes that increase splitting efficiency and prevent the head from becoming stuck or pinched in logs. The Mini Spalter's 2.25 pound head and short 20" handle are perfect for small firewood, camping, and stocking wood stoves. For a small campfire, or the occasional evening in the living room, this axe is just about perfect. <br><br>Each piece is hand crafted by Helko's Master Smiths, lifelong artisans of metalcraft. The Smith uses tongs on an open face drop forge to shape the head, a skill requiring impressive control and hand eye coordination that can only be achieved through years of practice. Once satisfied with his work, the Smith hammers the Helko Werk crown logo into the cheek. Only minimal supplementary work is performed, allowing each blade to proudly display its forging marks. No two pieces are exactly alike. <br> <br> <b>HEAD</b><br>+ Handmade in Wuppertal, Germany<br>+ German C50 high grade carbon steel, 53-56 HRC<br>+ Open face drop forged, heat treated, and oil-hardened<br>+ Helko crown hammered into cheek<br><br><b>HANDLE</b><br>+ Crafted in Switzerland from Grade A American hickory<br>+ Selected for strength, grain orientation, and density<br>+ Boiled linseed oil finish, 150 grit smooth sanded<br>+ Hung with softwood wedge and notched steel ring wedge<br> <br><b>INCLUDED</b><br>+ Vegetable-tanned leather sheath, USA made<br>+ 1oz bottle of Axe-Guard<br><br> <b>SPECS</b><br>+ Length: 20 in.<br>+ Head Weight: 2.25 lb<br>+ Total Weight: 3.5 lb<br> <br><b>NOTE</b><br> *Handle colors may vary lighter or darker than photos.<br><br><b>Visit our website - Helko North America - to see full product line</b>