1844 Helko Werk Germany Leather Axe Handle Collar - Axe Collar, Handle Protector, and Neck Guard for Ax Handles - Fits Most Common Size Axes - Made in USA (Axe Collar Brown) #8635BR

I purchased this for my new Hults Bruk Almike Small All-purpose Hatchet. This is quality leatherwork - the guard is thick yet supple enough to conform to handle. Lacing is sturdy - I took my time and really worked the lacing with a rubberized needlenose pliers to get it absolutely as snug as possible. Nothing broke, no issues at all. Fits perfectly and gives me peace of mind that my heirloom-quality hatchet will be protected against overstrikes. There are less expensive handle guards out there - also, people use paracord for this application. You could probably do it cheaper than Helko Werk, but it looks amazing and will stand up to punishment. Go with quality.

I put it on my council tools ax. I love it quality.

Seems very sturdy. Was easy to install and tie tied. Really like the straight curve at the top. This is very high quality, you get what yo pay for. Highly recommend to protect your axe and make it look really nice.

I purchased two of these for each of my hatchets: one in the Jeep and one in my pack. The collar leather is very high quality, quite thick, yet subtle enough for easy installation. The laces were also very high quality, modestly thick, and extremely subtle. I wrapped the collar around the axe handles, laced them up with modest tension, then let them sit for a day to “break in”. The next day I tightened the lacing a bit more then let them sit for another day. Did the same for a third day, which by then resulted in the lacing and collars to be very tight and secure. Works well protecting the hickory handles from occasional over-strikes without slipping or shifting. Looks great too!

Really nice leather guard. Arrives in finished form that can be strapped up to nearly any axe, though without preparation, it may not last long. In contrast to the other reviewers that have had issues with the lacing leather, I was able to lace it up with relative ease and no breakage. Although the leather is treated by the manufacturer, I soaked the guard piece and lacing in a leather conditioner for a day before lacing up. The soak darkens the leather and allows it to flex and wrap easily. The lacing becomes more pliable and holds up well to a good tightening.

ok guys if your like me you just spent $200 on a killer ( no pun intended) axe that looks as good as it preforms and you got to get some really stubborn large tree stumps out and make the ground level you need this to protect against missed swings and hitting just under the head smashing and chipping the hickory handle this leather cover helps absorbs that impact I have 5 stumps that is hard olive wood and im on it daily and noticed my handle was starting to take a bit of a beating in that area glad they offer this its well worth it

Very nice Helko Axe Handle guard to prevent damage during my "inevitable" misses and over-strikes. I installed it on a Condor GS Splitting Axe and it fit perfectly. I did break the leather lace when installing, but I think I was at fault by using pliers with a sharp edge. Fortunately, I had 550 Paracord that worked beautifully and suspect it even laces-up better with that. See the attached photo in this review.This guard is a quality item, and I used another on a hatchet as well. Good purchase.

Well made. If you want to up your axe game then this item is recommended.