---
product_id: 8208586
title: "Classic Pathfinder Hatchet - Made in Germany Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, Backpacking, Small Lightweight Hatchet - Head 1.25 lbs, Handle 15 in. (Pathfinder) #11438"
brand: "1844 helko werk germany"
price: "8708302₫"
currency: VND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "1844 Helko Werk Germany"
url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8208586-classic-pathfinder-hatchet-made-in-germany-camping-bushcraft-survival-backpacking
store_origin: VN
region: Vietnam
---

# 15 in. premium hickory handle 1.25 lbs precision-forged head Rust-resistant polished finish Classic Pathfinder Hatchet - Made in Germany Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, Backpacking, Small Lightweight Hatchet - Head 1.25 lbs, Handle 15 in. (Pathfinder) #11438

**Brand:** 1844 helko werk germany
**Price:** 8708302₫
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Own the Outdoors with German Precision & Timeless Craftsmanship

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Classic Pathfinder Hatchet - Made in Germany Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, Backpacking, Small Lightweight Hatchet - Head 1.25 lbs, Handle 15 in. (Pathfinder) #11438 by 1844 helko werk germany
- **How much does it cost?** 8708302₫ with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8208586-classic-pathfinder-hatchet-made-in-germany-camping-bushcraft-survival-backpacking)

## Best For

- 1844 helko werk germany enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 1844 helko werk germany brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightweight Yet Powerful:** At just 1.75 lbs total weight and 15 inches long, it’s the ideal blend of portability and performance for backpacking and survival.
- • **Hand-Forged German Precision:** Each hatchet head is drop-forged from high-grade C50 carbon steel, delivering unmatched sharpness and durability for every swing.
- • **Multi-Functional Camp Essential:** Perfectly balanced for chopping, limbing, and even light hammering with the poll, making it your ultimate outdoor companion.
- • **Ergonomic American Hickory Handle:** Sustainably sourced, hand-finished with linseed oil and 150-grit sanding for a smooth, comfortable grip that lasts all day.
- • **Premium Leather Sheath & Care Kit:** Includes a vegetable-tanned full grain leather sheath and protective Axe Guard oil to keep your tool pristine and rust-free.

## Overview

The 1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Pathfinder Hatchet is a meticulously handmade, drop-forged tool crafted from high-grade C50 carbon steel with a polished rust-resistant finish. Featuring a sustainably sourced, hand-finished American hickory handle and weighing only 1.75 lbs, it offers exceptional balance and versatility for camping, bushcraft, and survival tasks. Complete with a premium leather sheath and protective oil, this hatchet is engineered for durability, comfort, and reliable performance in the wild.

## Description

desertcart.com : 1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Pathfinder Hatchet - Made in Germany Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, Backpacking, Small Lightweight Hatchet - Head 1.25 lbs, Handle 15 in. (Pathfinder) #11438 : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Excellent craftsmanship. - Excellent craftsmanship , both the head and the handle and the hanging. So precise , so symmetrical, grinding the head and the blade is beautiful. Sharp out of the box. The handle looks made of a high quality piece of wood. The leather sheath is of high quality too. I never saw so perfect grain orientation of the handle wood. On every step of the production you can see the GERMAN dedication to precision and quality. I didn't get chance to put it to work yet. I will update the review once I do it (especially if there is any issue) and of course I will take some pictures and videos and upload. These nice people and their axes deserve it :) . Thank you! p.s. If I have to have only one axe I would choose the Expedition. Im a big guy and that axe is simply perfect for me for almost any task. The Tasmanian one is also excellent but little bit specifically designed for racing , and I'm not an expert for that , but I'm sure it's going to serve me very good for anything. It's just a bit lighter and shorter than the Expedition and will be perfect when I get tired :) or for limbing a tree , smaller splittings or felling, etc
Review: Outstanding craftsmanship - Outstanding axe- handle is very comfortable with a great feel, head is well angled for splitting smaller logs & the first swing at a tree it took twice the bite I was expecting. Could not be happier I’m about 6’ and the size is perfect. The finish actually helps significantly to remove from stuck logs. Looking forward to wearing it down over the coming years it truly is a pleasure to swing

## Features

- Handmade in Germany: The Pathfinder is comfortable to hold, well balanced, and unfailingly dependable. It performs well at making kindling, limbing branches, general yard work, and is a reliable camp or packing tool. The hammerhead poll may be used to drive tent stakes and perform other light hammering. The head is buffed and polished to a reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance.
- C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL: 53-56 HRC - Helko Werk axe heads are open-face drop forged individually by hand from German C50 high grade carbon steel. Drop forging is a process in which the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it. This hatchet is handmade and hand-forged with a highly polished Classic finish to prevent rust and reduce cutting friction.
- Grade A American Hickory Handle: Linseed Oil Finish, 150 GRIT SANDED Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle. All Helko Werk camping axes and hatchets have handles individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle
- Includes Full Grain Leather Sheath and 1oz Axe Guard Protective Oil: All Helko Werk axes and hatchets include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axe blade and head. The Axe Guard oil is a metal protecting oil to help maintain the steel of your axe head, and prevent rust over time.
- Dimensions: Head Weight: 1-1/4 lb / Length: 15 in. / Total Weight: 1-3/4 lb

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #281,628 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #381 in Camping Axes & Hatchets |
| Brand | 1844 Helko Werk Germany |
| Color | Wood |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 741 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Hickory Wood |
| Head Type | Hatchet |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 15"L x 5.5"W |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** 1844 Helko Werk Germany
- **Product Dimensions:** 15"L x 5.5"W
- **Handle Material:** Hickory Wood
- **Color:** Wood
- **Head Type:** Hatchet

## Images

![Classic Pathfinder Hatchet - Made in Germany Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, Backpacking, Small Lightweight Hatchet - Head 1.25 lbs, Handle 15 in. (Pathfinder) #11438 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VWbRomxCS.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent craftsmanship.
*by J***. on October 24, 2024*

Excellent craftsmanship , both the head and the handle and the hanging. So precise , so symmetrical, grinding the head and the blade is beautiful. Sharp out of the box. The handle looks made of a high quality piece of wood. The leather sheath is of high quality too. I never saw so perfect grain orientation of the handle wood. On every step of the production you can see the GERMAN dedication to precision and quality. I didn't get chance to put it to work yet. I will update the review once I do it (especially if there is any issue) and of course I will take some pictures and videos and upload. These nice people and their axes deserve it :) . Thank you! p.s. If I have to have only one axe I would choose the Expedition. Im a big guy and that axe is simply perfect for me for almost any task. The Tasmanian one is also excellent but little bit specifically designed for racing , and I'm not an expert for that , but I'm sure it's going to serve me very good for anything. It's just a bit lighter and shorter than the Expedition and will be perfect when I get tired :) or for limbing a tree , smaller splittings or felling, etc

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding craftsmanship
*by A***R on November 28, 2025*

Outstanding axe- handle is very comfortable with a great feel, head is well angled for splitting smaller logs & the first swing at a tree it took twice the bite I was expecting. Could not be happier I’m about 6’ and the size is perfect. The finish actually helps significantly to remove from stuck logs. Looking forward to wearing it down over the coming years it truly is a pleasure to swing

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great axe but not for beginners
*by M***T on March 23, 2021*

Great freaking axe, absolutely chops almost anything wooden. This axe is not for a novice and I did quit a bit of work to the edge to get the bevel profiled to my standards, but worth the effort. Very easy to sharpen, holds edge very well. Since it was an import I thought It would require additional metal wedges but to my surprise they doubled up on the conical wedge. Currently this thing has been used very successfully against many hickory trees, while holding its edge and no head loosening. My only gripe is the anti - rust coating makes it a little hard too clean at first; I recommend using WD - 40 and 1,500 - 20,000 grit sandpaper to clean off the post work crud and maintain its shine. I have been falling trees with axes since I was 11 and that was before the axe fad became a thing. This axe has a 4.5 pound head which for novices the average full sized falling/chopping axe has a 3-3.5 pound head so yeah I would not recommend this for those who haven’t developed the strength or endurance to safely use this, not a good starter axe. I recommend a 2-2.5 pound medium or boys axe as it used to be called, but I am still able to use it despite being an asthmatic. The axe came razor sharp right out of the box but, if you’re the kind who wants a new axe to be sharp right out of the box hoping it will stay sharp always because you don’t know how to sharpen, your going to need Learn how eventually, especially if you plan on actually using the thing. I have big Hands so this axe handle despite being very thick is more comfortable for me but I would not recommend for those with smaller hands. Lastly, I apologize for any novices are offended by any of my comments, using axe can be very dangerous especially when you are inexperienced and do not give an axe the proper respect it is due. This axe is a great axe but for some I would recommend something smaller, hello werk makes good axes not just this one, you can do what I did, check their website before buying.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Pathfinder Hatchet - Made in Germany Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, Backpacking, Small Lightweight Hatchet - Head 1.25 lbs, Handle 15 in. (Pathfinder) #11438
- 1844 Helko Werk Germany Premium Axe Care and Maintenance Kit Includes Axe Sharpening Stone, Sharpening File, Handle Oil, Head Oil, Blade Cleaner, Sand Paper, Wedges (Premium Maintenance Kit) #F8790-2
- 1844 Helko Werk Germany Leather Hatchet Handle Collar - Hatchet Collar, Handle Protector, and Neck Guard - Fits Most Hatchets - Made in USA (Hatchet Collar Brown) #8634

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8208586-classic-pathfinder-hatchet-made-in-germany-camping-bushcraft-survival-backpacking](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8208586-classic-pathfinder-hatchet-made-in-germany-camping-bushcraft-survival-backpacking)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Vietnam*
*Store origin: VN*
*Last updated: 2026-01-26*