Helko Werk Leather Axe Sheath (Medium) - Geniune Leather Sheath for Axes and Hatchets Leather and Hatchet Cover and Axe Cover (Medium Black) S122BK

Very pleased with the quality of this sheath for the money. I easily would have paid much more for it.

The leather is thick, the stitching and riveting is precise and the range of sizes will fit the majority of axes. What more could you axe for?

This leather sheath is exactly what I was looking for, well except for the fact that in a perfect world I'd have been able to find a sheath that also had an incorporated leather boot for the pick end of my "True Temper Kelly Standard Kelly Works" 6Lbs axe head. It's a classic fireman's axe. This one is particularly old and scarred/pitted up, which I love. I'm not even sure they make this size axe anymore so I'd say my chances of finding a sheath that covers the front blade and the back pick of the axe are pretty slim. Lord knows I spent a lot of time hunting for one on the internet.The sheath arrived with the 1/8" thick leather sections built into a satisfyingly stiff construction, with tightly crimped (stainless steel?) fasteners. There's a 3rd strip of the 1/8" leather sandwiched inside the front and back panels of the sheath, this is for the blade endge to rest on, preventing the blade from making any contact with the fasteners. I even like that the sheath has a heat stamped (or otherwise pressed in) logo on the pretty side. The logo is attractive, in my opinion.On my axe the cutting/chopping blade is 5.25" long and it is hard to find a nice sheath/scabbard to fit over it, even more so with a belt long enough to wrap around the handle and reach back around to buckle tight.My axe is in the photos with the sheath installed. The axe is not finished yet (I'm working on it as a Christmas gift for my youngest brother) so the handle hasn't been permanently installed yet but I mocked it up to test the reach of the sheath's belt and it will fit. It will only be able to buckle down into the last 1 or 2 holes, or maybe eventually into the last 3 holes (because leather stretches), but that's perfect for me.I do plan to coat the sheath in the old blacksmith paste recipe of beeswax/turpentine/boiled-linseed oil but other than that (a purely optional step) this sheath is good to go right out of the box. Incredible price, as far as I'm concerned.I highly recommend it.

Forgive me, but I only purchased this Made-in-USA sheath for my US-made axe because I couldn't find any other that came in this size, in black, and made in the US. The sheath fits snugly on the blade of my 2lb Council Tool Hudson Bay Camp Axe, which is of unusual shape and size for a hatchet. With a bit of effort I can get the strap to buckle up on the very last hole when wrapped around the poll, and on the fourth hole when wrapped under the poll. For ease of detachment I'll keep it under the poll, though it does cock the handle a bit when stored in my Wiseman Trading belt loop, also made in the US, when hung on my ten-year-old Magpul Tejas El Original gun belt, made in Texas.

Tried a few others that either didn’t fit or were poorly made. This one is perfect. Bought a small for my hatchet and a medium for my axe. Excellent quality.

Bought this for a king of diamonds throwing axe fits snug. Looks great. Excellent craftsmanship.

Most importantly measure the blade width and order the right size. Mine fits nicely, well made, and a bit pricey. Hense, my 4 out of 5.

this is a quality leather sheath that's made in Germany. Yes, it cost a bit more, but it is worth it. Oil it a few times with some mink oil and it will soften up and look great!