Vario Universal Axe with forged steel head and hickory handle

Compact and versatile Vario Universal Axe designed for outdoor use

Vario Universal Axe built for chopping, splitting, and bushcraft tasks

Vario Universal Axe resting beside chopped logs at forest campsite

German-style Vario Universal Axe ideal for camping and woodworking

Woodsman using Vario Universal Axe for carving and splitting firewood

Vario Universal Axe displayed with outdoor gear and bushcraft equipment

Close-up of Vario Universal Axe head showing forged edge and craftsmanship

Vario Universal Axe

$180.00

Handmade in Germany
The Universal Axe is a full-size, general purpose axe. The 2 ¾ pound head provides enough heft for most types of cutting and splitting work, including felling large trees. If you are looking for a capable full-size axe but aren't comfortable with the weight of the Heavy Universal Axe, this axe is a perfect choice. This axe handles and feels like a traditional felling axe, but the wedge incline head design makes it an exceptional splitting tool as well.  Read about Vario Care and Maintenance here.

Specifications
- Head Weight:   2 ¾ lbs.
- Parts Weight:   1 ½ lbs.
- Total Weight:   5 ½ lbs.
- Bit Length:      4 ½ in.
- Handle Length: 30 in.

Head
- Premium grade C50 high carbon steel
- Drop forged, heat treated, and oil-hardened
- 53-56 HRC (Rockwell Hardness)

Handle
- Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory
- Individually selected for grain orientation and density
- Lightly lacquered with black-dipped grip
- Curved ergonomic design provides even balance