🪓 Split with German precision — Own the wedge that works as hard as you do!
The 1844 Helko Werk Handforged Twisted Steel Splitting Wedge is a 4.5 lb log splitter crafted from premium C50 high carbon steel with a hardness rating of 53-56 HRC. Handmade in Germany using traditional drop forging, heat treatment, and oil hardening, its twisted notch design ensures superior grip and prevents slippage. Designed for professional-grade firewood splitting, this durable tool combines heritage craftsmanship with modern engineering to deliver reliable, long-lasting performance.
| Part Number | HNA13421 |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 9.45 x 4.33 x 3.62 inches |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Item model number | HNA13421 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Style | Steel Splitting Wedge |
| Shape | Drop |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Measurement System | inch |
| Included Components | Axe Guard Oil - 1 Oz. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
A**R
German Made
Solid German steel. Works great. Very high quality.
D**K
A beast.
This wedge split 30” long X 18” wide rounds with relative ease. Buy a good engineers hammer to set it and use a sledge to hammer it through the round. It’s pricey for sure, but it’ll last and maybe one day your grandchildren will use it.
W**G
Super good
It works ready good, and made in Germany.
D**Y
This is an excellent wedge. Works much better than the cheap farm ...
This is an excellent wedge. Works much better than the cheap farm store wedge and the steel holds up to the sledge much better as well. I also have the Gransfors wedge, which is smaller and lighter. The Gransfors may be a bit easier to start and to drive, being thinner; the Helko ultimately spreads the wood farther and is therefore more likely to split the tough-to-split species. They make a good combination but if I had to choose one it would be the Helko.
G**.
Good Useful Splitting Wedge
The 1844 Helko Werk wedge splits large diameter logs very well. It will also split tough knotty/gnarly rounds but with some extra effort.As mentioned this wedge is an excellent companion to smaller more acute angled wedges such as the GB 460. The more acutely sharpened angled wedges can get a crack started easier in the large gnarly rounds. The Helko Werk wedge can then be used to further widen the crack until the round finally splits apart.The steel used in this piece appears to be high quality. I have used this wedge for several years and it takes hard hits well with no signs of mushrooming. I would have given it 5 stars if it came with a sheath to protect the sharp edge. In summary, this tough well made wedge seems to be especially suitable for splitting large rounds over about 14”or knotty/gnarly rounds of any reasonable size. Well worth the extra $.
C**9
Excellent craftsmanship. You get what you pay for!
Well made. Works great. Pricey compared to other options but you get what you pay for!
K**R
Good wedge; Terrible Seller - Buy Gransfors Wedge
I just found out this was supposed to come with a leather sheath, and I did not receive one. It just came in some plastic baggy with the book. Bad service for an amazingly sharp wedge, I would very much have appreciated having the sheath for it!Gransfors Bruk provides a sheath for theirs; get their wedge.
D**L
Awesome
Higher quality than expected. Tried it out and works beautifully
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