Krumpholz Splitting Axe - 2000g Head Weight - Hand-Forged Tool for Easy Firewood Splitting
Splitting logs for firewood is a demanding chore that requires maximum striking power and a specialized head design. The Krumpholz Splitting Axe is the ultimate tool for processing wood, engineered by a European family blacksmith with over 220 years of tradition. Featuring a substantial 2000-gram (2 kg) head weight forged from premium steel and a high wedge angle, this axe is specifically designed to cleave wood apart easily, ensuring powerful, low-effort splitting of firewood with maximum efficiency.
Best For The committed home woodlot owner or property owner who appreciates master-forged tools and requires a heavy, long-handled axe for efficiently splitting large quantities of firewood and processing logs.
Key Features
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Master Hand-Forged Quality: Crafted by Krumpholz, a traditional European blacksmithing company since 1799, this head is forged from premium steel for maximum toughness, balance, and guaranteed lifelong durability.
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Specialized High Wedge Angle: The head features a wide, high wedge angle that drives the wood fibers apart upon impact, resulting in easy splitting of firewood with less physical effort compared to a standard felling axe.
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Heavy 2000-Gram Head Weight: The concentrated 2kg weight provides maximum momentum and splitting power, ensuring the axe easily cuts and cleaves through large, stubborn rounds of wood with fewer swings.
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Optimal 80cm Leverage: Fitted with a robust 80 cm Hickory handle (Assumed based on K0019 Forestry Axe), providing the ideal length and necessary leverage for controlled, powerful, two-handed swings.
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Superior Shock Absorption (Hickory): The durable Hickory handle significantly dampens impact vibration, reducing fatigue and strain during prolonged splitting sessions.
Sizes Available (Sold Individually)
This item is sold as a single, premium, hand-forged tool.
Specifications
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Brand: Krumpholz
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Material: Hand-Forged Steel Head; Hickory Wood Handle (Assumed)
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Capacity: Heavy-duty splitting of firewood and processing large logs
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Dimensions: 80 cm Handle Length; Head Weight 2000 grams (2.0 kg)
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Other specific data: High wedge angle for easy splitting. Made in Europe.
Ideal For (Uses)
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Splitting large rounds of firewood quickly and efficiently for fireplaces, stoves, and fire pits.
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Processing logs and thick wood pieces that are too large for a lighter axe or maul.
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Heavy-duty wood processing tasks that require focused impact and leverage.
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Maintaining a steady supply of kindling and smaller firewood for easy ignition.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.
Business Delivery:
- Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
- If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
- If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
- Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
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