The Best Splitting Axe in 2023

Axe is designed for splitting larger firewood

Premium 5 lbs. steel axe head is coated to improve cutting

Perfect balance and weight distribution

Fiber-glass composite handle

Lifetime warranty

Includes Proposition 65 labeling for California

HANDMADE IN GERMANY The Professional splitting maul is built to withstand rigorous work, and is intended primarily for long term, professional use. The heel features a small turnaround hook to assist with log moving.

GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED - Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle 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

C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - The Helko designed head made specifically as an axe for splitting wood delivers powerful strikes without getting stuck or pinched up in the wood, and is a great addition to your firewood cutting tools. The splitting maul is often considered the best axe for splitting wood and can out perform an American Made axe.

INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL - Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets

DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 6-1/2 lbs / Length: 36 in. / Total Weight: 9 lbs

[Heavy Duty Wood Splitter]: Built with a wedged head to deliver excellent striking force and control when splitting or chopping heavy timber. The poll side of the tool can be used for driving wedges and stakes

[Sharpened Carbon Steel]: Heavy duty blade is sharp and reinforced with heat treated steel. Features anti-corrosive coating on the head, keeping the tool safe from rust and wear

[Shock Eliminating Handle]: Sturdy fiberglass handle absorbs impact shock and has grip-textured rubber for a non-slip performance. Features a hang hole for easy storing

[Splitting Power]: Head-to-handle weight balance and shape is optimally designed for increasing splitting force and supportive leverage

[INTERTOOL has YOU Covered]: We are always available to quickly resolve any issue and answer to your needs. Our community is our #1 priority

Features a hickory wood handle with FiberComp overstrike protection

Over-molded axe head will not loosen or separate, offering a strong, safe handle & head connection

Double-hardened, precision-ground carbon steel blade with low friction coating stays sharper longer

Perfected balance and power-to-weight ratio increases swing speed to multiply power

Full lifetime warranty

HANDMADE IN GERMANY The Vario 2000 Splitting Axe is surprisingly powerful for its size, thanks to a dual wedge head design that improves splitting power and efficiency while preventing the head from getting stuck or pinched in logs. A 3 ¼ pound head and comfortable 30 inch handle keep the wielder fresh during long splitting sessions. A great choice for the seasonal splitter who relies on a wood-burning stove to heat their home through the winter. ​

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 your axes and hatchets

DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 4.25 lbs / Length: 30 in. / Total Weight: 6.25 lbs

[Heavy Duty Wood Splitter]: Built to deliver excellent striking force and control when splitting or chopping heavy timber. The poll side of the tool can be effectively used for driving wedges and stakes

[Sharpened Carbon Steel]: Heavy duty blade is sharp and reinforced with heat treated steel. Features anti-corrosive coating on the head, keeping the tool safe from rust and wear

[Shock Eliminating Handle]: Sturdy fiberglass handle absorbs impact shock and has grip-textured rubber for a non-slip performance. Features a hang hole for easy storing

[Splitting Power]: Head-to-handle weight balance is optimal for increasing splitting force and supportive leverage

[INTERTOOL has YOU Covered]: We are always available to quickly resolve any issue and answer to your needs. Our community is our #1 priority

HANDMADE IN GERMANY Our Classic Scandinavian is a heavy duty, straight-handled splitting axe, designed solely for difficult splitting work. The 5 ½ pound head is capable of splitting large rounds, difficult logs, and tough firewood

C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - This Scandinavian axe head is designed specifically as an axe for chopping wood and delivers powerful strikes without getting stuck or pinched up in the wood. It is a great addition to your firewood cutting tools, the head is buffed and polished to a reflective finish for reduced cutting friction and improved rust resistance

GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle 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 - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets

DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 5 ½ lb / Length: 31 in. / Total Weight: 7 ¼lb

Ideal for taller users splitting medium- to large-sized logs

Designed for maximum efficiency to give you more one-strike splits. Textured non-slip grip reduces hand strain and improves control

Perfected balance and power-to-weight ratio increases swing speed to multiply power, much like an aluminum baseball bat

Advanced bevel convex blade geometry adds power and makes the blade easier to remove from wood

Lifetime warranty. Item weight: 5.85 pounds

Featuring a European style head with a 4" blade and a 4 1/2" cutting edge

It takes a big bite with every swing. Plus, it features a very sturdy, durable straight-grained American Hickory handle

In our extensive field-tests in the outback of Australia, the Trail Boss was used to chop kindling

Clear roads and trails, to build blinds and even to chop down a fair sized tree

HANDMADE IN GERMANY The Mini Spalter is a small wood splitting axe designed primarily for lighter small splitting work. The head's wedge design 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 as a firewood axe, splitting small firewood, and stocking wood stoves

C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - The hand forged axe head is crafted using a drop hammer on open dies with premium grade C50 high carbon steel. Helko heads are individually handmade by experienced blacksmiths holding red hot steel with tongs, shaping the heads by hand

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 your axes and hatchets

GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED Each axe handle is individually selected for grain orientation and density, completely handmade with a smooth 150 grit sanded finish and coated with boiled linseed for a blister-free experience when using. Each double bit axe head is fixed to the handle with a premium two-wedge system consisting of a wood wedge and steel ring for maximum axe head security

DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 2.25 lb / Length: 20 in. / Total Weight: 3 lb