Helko Werk Classic Tasmania Competition Racing Axe - 4lb Head, 31 Inch Handle

Helko Werk Classic Tasmania Competition Racing Axe - 4lb Head, 31 Inch Handle
Handmade in Germany
The Tasmania Competition Axe is a modern rendition of vintage Tasmanian pattern racing axes. It is an affordable yet dependable option for racing experts as well as novices entering the world of timber sporting. The blade is sharpened for general purpose chopping and cutting. and can be used out of the box. Outside of the competition arena, the Tasmania is commonly used as a felling axe on both softwoods and hardwoods. The shorter handle and heavier head allow for quick swings while delivering powerful cuts. The head is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance.
Specifications
- ​Head Weight: 4 lbs.
- Total Weight: 6 ½ lbs.
- Bit Length: 5 ¼ in.
- ​Handle Length: 31 in.
Head
- Hand forged using a drop hammer on open dies
- Premium grade C50 high carbon steel
- 53-56 HRC (Rockwell Hardness)
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Handle
- Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory
- Individually selected for grain orientation and density
- Boiled linseed oil finish, 150 grit smooth sanded
- Hung with hardwood wedge and steel ring wedge​ ​

[@jthepickle7]

THAT'S what I need! - a four pound racing axe.

[@feralgrandad4429]

I have 3 of these. Once you thin the handles down they are great. But man till then the handles are like a Trolls club.

[@fabianbencomo171]

But are them good handles ?

[@agapemovement2577]

I really like the handles evens the weight out nicely. I do have pretty big hands though, so didn’t find it an issue. Only axe I use on tallow wood.