3 best made hatchets

• HANDMADE IN GERMANY The Voyager is Helko's smallest hatchet, a camping axe for both novices and seasoned explorers alike. Compact and lightweight, this handy tool is perfect for scouting, camping, backpacking, and general yard work. It is also a popular boy scout hatchet. The hammerhead poll of the hand axe may be used to drive tent stakes and perform other light hammering
• C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC The head is buffed and polished to a reflective finish which reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance. Each Helko Werk hand forged axe is made by blacksmiths on a drop hammer by hand using tongs to individually shape each head from red-hot steel. Works well as a small wood splitting axe for camp fires
• GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED - Each axe handle is individually selected for grain orientation and density and has a boiled linseed oil finish, 150 grit smooth sanded. The axe head is hung with a dual-wedge combination using a hardwood wedge and steel ring wedge for maximum head security
• INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL - STEEL OVERSTRIKE PROTECTOR - Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets
• DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 1.25 lb / Length: 13 in. / Total Weight: 1.75 lb

User questions & answers

Question:	Overstrike protector included
Answer:	It is .310 inches......5/16
Question:	how wide is the hachet blade
Answer:	Yes it is.
Question:	How much does it weigh
Answer:	Yes.
Question:	Whats the difference between this and
Answer:	This Axe Comes With A Nice Leather Sheath.
Question:	What is the maximum width of the jaws? to fit bench
Answer:	No, it's not
Question:	Is it made of metal
Answer:	It is quite sharp for a hatchet, but it's not a knife. It will take a knife sharp edge, but It won't hold it as well as a knife, the steel isn't that hard, or it would break on heavy impact.
Question:	Anyone have any suggestions as to who makes a decent vise to use for working on firearms? From handguns to rifles and shotguns. One that can be remove
Answer:	With sheath it's around 2-3lbs.

Product features

Helko Werk Classic Voyager

The Voyager is Helko's smallest hatchet, practical for novices and seasoned explorers alike. Compact and lightweight, this handy tool is perfect for scouting, camping, backpacking, and general yard work. The hammerhead poll may be used to drive tent stakes and perform other light hammering. The head is buffed and polished to a reflective finish which reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance.

Forging

Helko axe heads are individually forged by hand using a drop hammer on open dies. The blacksmith does this work on a drop forge, using tongs to hold and shape the hot steel as a hammer falls repeatedly onto it. The drop hammer runs continuously at remarkable speed, requiring a highly skilled and time-tested smith. The hand-eye coordination and judgment required for this process can only come from years of experience, as every split-second decision ultimately affects the shape and integrity of the final product. ​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 and ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. All Helko tools are manufactured in Germany from premium, C50 high grade carbon steel.

Rockwell Hardness

Rockwell hardness is an important factor to consider when evaluating the quality of an axe head. The steel must be tempered just right, without being too soft to hold an edge or hard enough to become brittle. A soft bit will lose its edge quickly, requiring constant sharpening and honing. Conversely, over-hardened bits are liable to chip during normal use. ​Helko's Master Smiths have cumulatively spent hundreds of years perfecting the hardness and temper of our axes, creating an ideal balance between superior edge holding ability, ease of sharpening, and resistance to chipping. After forging, the heads are hardened and cooled in a continuously running 70°C oil bath. They are then heated to 180-200°C to relieve strain on the surface of the steel and achieve the desired level of hardness. Helko axe and hatchet edges are hardened to approximately 53-56 HRC (Rockwell) up to 30 millimeters from the cutting edge, while the eye is generally left unhardened to prevent cracks in the steel.

Handle Making

The quality of the handle is a significant measure of the tool’s integrity. Helko proudly equips their axes with some of the finest woods available. Our hickory handles are crafted from sustainably sourced Grade A American hickory. Helko promotes environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world's forests. Our hickory wood is softly air dried over periods of approximately 9 months in order to bring the wood's moisture content down the the proper level. American hickory, growing between 60 and 120 feet high, is a hardwood that maintains remarkable bending properties and flexibility. Hickory is known for its shock absorbing and resistance capabilities. It has a coarse texture and a straight grain, and is highly receptive to oils and finishes. Hickory’s sapwood, or outer layer, is primarily white with shades of brown, while the heartwood is a pale reddish brown.

Leather Sheaths

Our Leather sheaths are made from vegetable tanned, full grain, cowhide leather. The sheaths are made with a heavy duty welt, which is an added strip of leather that rests against the blade, for maximum blade protection. The buckle fasteners are nickel plated with an adjustable strap that will always ensure a tight and snug fit, regardless if the leather stretching over time.

Maintenance & Safety - Take care of your axe, and it will take care of you.

• Fans Say They Can’t Put This Hatchet Down: Each BLADED axe is handcrafted for a balanced feel that’s not too light (causing the axe to become uncontrollable), or too heavy (making it hard to use), so you’ll enjoy throws that feel solid, fun, and easy to stick; In fact, many say this hatchet feels so good that friends are begging to use it
• USA-Made & Ready-To-Throw: Unlike cheaper import hand hatchets that wobble, fall apart, require assembly (or even modification), your BLADED throwing tomahawk is handmade in the USA, with the fully-sharpened steel head pre-installed onto the smooth hickory handle, so you’re ready for action right out of the box; Plus, our All-American quality control means you’ll spend no time tinkering, and more time throwing and chopping
• Premium Heat-Treated Steel Axe That Stays Sharp: Don’t waste time with low-quality import survival hatchets or cheap throwing axes that break, chip, and shatter after only a handful of throws; Throwers say this durable forged 4140 steel head stays sharp longer than soft steel options - and they say the friction-fit doesn’t wobble or slip off (even after a full season of competition)
• Premium Hickory Axe Handle Stops Slips: As soon as the flame-hardened hickory handle hits your hand you’ll know this is a competition-ready throwing axe you can trust; Using long-grain cuts of American Hickory, each handle is hand-turned and then fire-roasted for maximum durability that won’t split, splinter or shatter - your handle is then sanded and lacquered for a smooth feel that stops blisters and ends the embarrassment of slipped throws
• Multipurpose Axe For Camping, Chopping & Survival: Not just a great throwing axe, fans say this axe also shreds wood and is a beast of a kindling axe; Plus, the included leather sheath lets you confidently store your BLADED Hatchet in any bag or backpack as a survival hatchet, while keeping your tent, and other precious cargo safe from accidental slices and cuts

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it include a sheath
Answer:	you sure can .they will replace the axe.
Question:	Does this axe have 3 sharpenable edges? It looks like the leading edge and trailing edge are beveled
Answer:	The Bit is 5.5 inches.Best,
Question:	So, no sheath. This is also supposed to be a camp axe, according to the description. Just stick in your belt and hope you don't hurt yourself
Answer:	No, this axe does not come with a strike guard. It did in the past, but no longer. Helko North America
Question:	Product information says it is made of 4140 steel and product description says it is made from 1020 steel. Which is it
Answer:	The head weight is 4 lbs, and the total weight is 6 lbs. Any inconsistency in the product listing has since been corrected. HNA

Product features

Amazing Versatility - Multifunctional Axe

Primarily designed to be used as a throwing axe. The beauty of a 19 inch handle is that it's the perfect length for use as a one or two hand axe! Axe throwing clubs take note - this is one the best axes to throw out there. Works excellent as a camping or multifunction hatchet as well. Blade edge is soft enough to avoid shattering when thrown, and hard enough to hold the professionally sharpened edge.

Friction Fit Head with No Set Screws

A Throwing Axe shouldn’t have a set screw to secure the head to the handle. Ask any professional thrower (or see reviews) and they’ll tell you a friction fit head to handle is the way to go. Your throwing hawk will last longer and so will your handle.

Leather Blade Cover Included

Don't Worry! Each axe comes with a leather sheath.

Caution!: Each blade is professionally sharpened to ensure maximum penetration under current axe throwing rules and regulations. They come extremely sharp right out of the box - be careful when handling.

Premium A Grade American Hickory Handle

A hatchet handle is going to break eventually. But you aren’t helping yourself if you buy handles made from mediocre or low grade wood. Our handles are premium A grade USA American hickory, cut and turned along the wood grain (straight grain handles are stronger), sanded smooth, then fire hardened, and finished with a thick coat of lacquer.

Meets Most Axe Throwing League Standards

Axe throwing clubs and leagues are popping up throughout the nation. This throwing axe meets most axe throwingl eague requirements (including WATL). Typically requirements are:

• 4 inch max blade edge
• 3 lb max overall weight
• 12-19" overall length

These BLADED throwing axes are perfectly suited for backyard throwing as well as axe throwing clubs.

• 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*.