Sold Helko Tasmania Timber Sport Axe - New - $115

[Split Maester]

Someone already claimed. Thanks for the interest guys. Does anyone know how I select the Red tag that says "FOR SALE" on the title of this thread? I'm trying to change it to say sold, but haven't figured it out yet....

 

[Split Maester]

Nevermind....I see it.

 

[woodchipper95]

I have a Granfors Bruks maul, night and day compared to anything I've ever used before.

I have one too, and a small forest axe.

 

[woodchipper95]

Id like one of The Hinterland Hatchet... maybe. How do they compare to a gransfors Burks?

 

[Split Maester]

Id like one of The Hinterland Hatchet... maybe. How do they compare to a gransfors Burks?

Well, granted that my company is Helko North America, I suppose my opinion would have a slight bias. So, take from this what you will.

But, I feel the Hinterland Hatchet compares quite well to the Gransfors Bruks. They are both made the same way. Both are handmade, which in the modern axe industry, that translates to open-die dropforging. Our Traditional Line axes are made by open-die dropforging, where one of Helko's master-smiths holds the hot steel with tongs as a drophammer falls repeatedly onto it, giving the smith full control of the shape and design of the head. The steel is a German C45 High Grade Carbon steel, and holds and edge exceptionally well. Rockwell hardness is within 53-56 HRC, which when combined with proper tempering, cooling, and heating, is a perfect balance between edge retention and hardness. Our handles are handmade in Switzerland, from American Hickory that is sustainably sourced and certified from the Forest Stewardship Council. The handle is coated with boiled linseed oil. The axe is hung with a wooden wedge, as well as an additional circular steel ring wedge. Personally, I feel that a steel ring wedge is superior to a flat bar wedge (personal opinion).

Also, it would come with a USA handmade vegetable tanned leather sheath, and a bottle of Axe-Guard (metal protector). The hatchet is 15 inches in length, and the head weight is 1-1/4 lbs. The blade itself has the Helko crown log hammered into the steel, which is only done once the smith who makes it agrees that it meets their standards.

So, that's a little information on our Hinterland Hatchet. I'm not one to say whether I think it's better or worse than a Gransfors. I think they are both finely made pieces that demonstrate both Germany and Sweden's manufacturing brilliance and ability.

Here's a photo of it at the bottom:

 

[woodchipper95]

Well, granted that my company is Helko North America, I suppose my opinion would have a slight bias. So, take from this what you will.

But, I feel the Hinterland Hatchet compares quite well to the Gransfors Bruks. They are both made the same way. Both are handmade, which in the modern axe industry, that translates to open-die dropforging. Our Traditional Line axes are made by open-die dropforging, where one of Helko's master-smiths holds the hot steel with tongs as a drophammer falls repeatedly onto it, giving the smith full control of the shape and design of the head. The steel is a German C45 High Grade Carbon steel, and holds and edge exceptionally well. Rockwell hardness is within 53-56 HRC, which when combined with proper tempering, cooling, and heating, is a perfect balance between edge retention and hardness. Our handles are handmade in Switzerland, from American Hickory that is sustainably sourced and certified from the Forest Stewardship Council. The handle is coated with boiled linseed oil. The axe is hung with a wooden wedge, as well as an additional circular steel ring wedge. Personally, I feel that a steel ring wedge is superior to a flat bar wedge (personal opinion).

Also, it would come with a USA handmade vegetable tanned leather sheath, and a bottle of Axe-Guard (metal protector). The hatchet is 15 inches in length, and the head weight is 1-1/4 lbs. The blade itself has the Helko crown log hammered into the steel, which is only done once the smith who makes it agrees that it meets their standards.

So, that's a little information on our Hinterland Hatchet. I'm not one to say whether I think it's better or worse than a Gransfors. I think they are both finely made pieces that demonstrate both Germany and Sweden's manufacturing brilliance and ability.

Here's a photo of it at the bottom:

Thanks, is the traditional line the only line that offers open die dropforged heads?

 

[Split Maester]

The rest of our axes are axes still drop-forged....however a few of the processes are a little different. For instance, the Traditional Line heads are being forged by the master-smiths, who handle exclusively that line.

 

[WheresWally]

Unrelated, but i live in Tasmania, Australia, do these axes have anything to do with our little island ?

 

[woodchipper95]

The rest of our axes are axes still drop-forged....however a few of the processes are a little different. For instance, the Traditional Line heads are being forged by the master-smiths, who handle exclusively that line.

Ok, I guess that what I was asking for the most part. Thanks I love quality metals, I have wetterlings, gransfors, and one Autine/john neeman. I will add a helko soon!

 

[Split Maester]

Ok, I guess that what I was asking for the most part. Thanks I love quality metals, I have wetterlings, gransfors, and one Autine/john neeman. I will add a helko soon!

Hah, well then it looks like you would sure have the full collection.

 

[woodchipper95]

Hah, well then it looks like you would sure have the full collection.

I can just order fromnthe site right? Yeah, I have some other ones little less quality. Do they ship from Germany or the States?

 

[Split Maester]

I can just order fromnthe site right? Yeah, I have some other ones little less quality. Do they ship from Germany or the States?

Yeah, you can just order whatever you want from www.helkonorthamerica.com They will ship from our warehouse in California.

 

[woodchipper95]

Ok, are the grains of the handle parallel with the head?

 

[Split Maester]

It isn't a guarantee, but yes, the handles are selected for proper density and grain orientation.

 

[woodchipper95]

It isn't a guarantee, but yes, the handles are selected for proper density and grain orientation.

If I am not happy with the handle (im picky and I use my tools) how does exchanging go?

 

[Split Maester]

If I am not happy with the handle (im picky and I use my tools) how does exchanging go?

Well, anything that we ship out is inspected very closely for quality, and all items are photographed for records. If you're not happy with the axe and it hasn't been used, you can return it and we will refund/exchange you, minus the shipping (which is $5). Some people are more picky than others, sure. I would say just private message me or give us a call and we can try to avoid exchanging/refunding ahead of time.

 

[woodchipper95]

Well, anything that we ship out is inspected very closely for quality, and all items are photographed for records. If you're not happy with the axe and it hasn't been used, you can return it and we will refund/exchange you, minus the shipping (which is $5). Some people are more picky than others, sure. I would say just private message me or give us a call and we can try to avoid exchanging/refunding ahead of time.

Ok, will do. Ill be ordering after I get settled in at college. Thanks for your help and knowledge.