Germany's
oldest
axe forge

Premium production

Our faithful highperformance forestry axe has an uniformly thin blade is hardened virtually up to the eye.
As a result, the cutting edge retains its sharpness longer.

AXE ILTIS®

OX 10 H AXE ILTIS®

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A force of nature
since 1781.

Axe-making has been developed over time into a highly modern industrial undertaking. Quality and service have always top priority.
A brand like a myth.

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The famous original in terms of safety and effectiveness.

A SECURED HANDLE

THE ROTBAND-PLUS SYSTEM

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5 Pointers to choosing an axe

Five golden rules for choosing the right OCHSENKOPF axe.

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Lifetime Companions

What makes OCHSENKOPF axes so special that you no longer want to let them out of your hand.

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Manufacture of an axe

An OCHSENKOPF axe stands for top-grade craftsmanship. It is still the pride of the traditional tool industry in “Bergisches Land”.

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