{"product_id":"survival-hatchet-rheinland-hatchet-by-helko","title":"Rheinland Hatchet by Helko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rheinland Hatchet is lightweight and beautifully crafted, with a traditional German wide-bit woodworker blade. These hatchets are made in Wuppertal, Germany, near the country's famous Rhein River Valley. The Rhein, one of Germany's most prominent geographical features, was a historically significant source of trade and growth for civilizations in the region throughout the early and later medieval periods. Cutting axes like these were a daily necessity for peoples carving out towns and villages in heavily forested regions along the Rhein River. The wide blade makes this hatchet exceptionally well suited for cutting work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Each piece is handcrafted by Helko’s Master Smiths with over 170 years of expertise. Once the smith is satisfied with his work, the Helko crown logo is hammered into the head. No supplementary work, such as grinding, buffing, or painting is performed, thereby allowing each blade to proudly display its forging marks. As no two pieces are exactly alike, each axe is truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Germany by Helko's master smiths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Grade C50 high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e53-56 HRC (Rockwell Hardness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is crafted in Switzerland from sustainably sourced and FSC certified Grade A American hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is individually selected for grain orientation and density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is coated with boiled linseed oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelko crown logo is hammered into the axe head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHung by wooden wedge with additional steel ring wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen die drop forged, heat treated, and oil-hardened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1oz bottle of Axe-Guard protective oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Leather Sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead Weight: 1.25 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Weight: 2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 14 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Handle colors may vary, and we cannot guarantee color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"helsko-logo.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1452\/9794\/t\/6\/assets\/description_image_helsko-logo.png?7310996690668331987\" alt=\"helsko-logo.png\" width=\"205\" height=\"111\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helko Axes","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35344187392161,"sku":"11326","price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/3049\/9745\/products\/s636580399330128839_p1_i2_w640__09738.1457982709.1280.1280.png?v=1595937442","url":"https:\/\/selfrelianceoutfitters49848-com.myshopify.com\/products\/survival-hatchet-rheinland-hatchet-by-helko","provider":"selfrelianceoutfitters49848.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}