Helko work axes. The US Double bit

Few axes are more iconic than the American 'Double Bit'.

Double-bit felling axes spread across America in the 1800s, when the logging industry still relied on axes to fell trees.

Traditionally, one bit was used for heavy duty work that could dull the blade, while the other side, had a finely honed edge and was kept in reserve for fine cutting. The great thing about double bit shafts is that the user has the option to profile each blade differently. Can use one edge for splitting and the other for cutting.

Head
• C50 high grade carbon steel
• Open that drop forged by hand, heat treated, and oil-hardened
• Approximately 53-56HRC (Rockwell)
• Hand ground, polished and sharpened bit / blade
• Stamped with 'Helko' crown mark

Handle
• Crafted from Grade 'A' American hickory
• Individually selected for grain orientation and density
• Hand finished with boiled linseed oil
• Traditionally hung using softwood wedge and round steel ring wedge