HELKO WERK Since 1844!
Wölfling
Yes! I know I already wrote about German-made axes, but what the heck, I just love doing that. Earlier this year, at the IWA at the Adler booth, I spoke with my friend Linus about what is new. He showed me this hatchet named the "Wölfling," meaning the cub of a wolf. It is a small hatchet with a length of 27 cm and a total weight of 450 grams. The handle is made of well-chosen US hickory, and the axe head is forged from premium C-50 carbon steel. It is the ideal hatchet for making kindling for your barbecue or when you want to start a campfire. Because it is so small and light, it is also a good tool to have when you hunt or scout.
In the link below, you will find their website. They forge many other axes.
They have been doing that since 1844 in Cronenberg, which is today a district of Wuppertal, the historical German center of hand tool making.
For the price of approximately 85€, you really get a good tool. Yes, it requires some maintenance because it is carbon steel, but for me, it is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. You could pass it on to your grandchildren.
The holidays are approaching, so why not give a handmade tool as a gift? Keep your tools sharp and store them safely. Teach your children how to use them correctly so traditional skills do not get lost.
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