About Us

Helko-Werk, GmbH
Germany
The Helko enterprise was started by a member of the Helsper family in 1844 in Cronenberg, now a district of Wuppertal. For many years, it was referred to as the Helsper Werkzeugfabrik, or Helsper Tool Factory. The Helsper Werkzeugfabrik quickly earned a reputation throughout Europe as a manufacturer of high quality woodworking tools, and by the early 20th Century had already begun exporting axes to Africa, Asia, and the Americas.  In the early thirties, a partner named Kotthaus joined the enterprise, and the company became known as Helko (helsper / kotthaus). When Helko took over the Carl Helsper Werkzeugfabrik in the early sixties, the complete company name in the German Register of Commerce became Carl & Aug. Helsper GmbH & Co., KG, Helko–Werk.

In the decades since, the company has continued to improve the quality of its products, and Helko axes are now recognized worldwide as some of the finest woodworking tools available.

Helko North America, LLC
USA
Helko North America, LLC is the exclusive distributor of Helko-Werk products for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Our southern California warehouse stocks the entire Helko product line of axes, hatchets, splitting wedges, forestry tools, and replacement parts.  In addition to direct point-of-sale to consumers via our web store, we also work directly with retailers, distributors, and various state and local agencies including parks and forestry service departments.  If you are interested in retailing our products, or purchasing Helko products on behalf of your organization, please contact our sales team directly at (562) 946-6668 or get in touch with us via the Contact Us page. 

Helko North America, LLC is an independent company operating in the United States under an exclusive distribution agreement with Helko-Werk of Wuppertal, Germany.  We are not overseen or managed by Helko-Werk.  Use of the Helko logo and trademark is done with the express consent of Helko-Werk for the purpose of promoting Helko products in North America.

For additional information on Helko's manufacturing process, general axe information and safety tips, or to review our shipping and return policy, just follow the links below.