OCHSENKOPF
What once began as an axe-making workshop has, over time, developed into a modern industrial enterprise. Since its foundation in 1781 by the Fahlefeld brothers, the Remscheid axe forge has been forging the finest steel with the finest grind to the highest standard of quality. An OCHSENKOPF axe stands for craftsmanship of the highest standard; even today, it remains the pride of the Bergisch region’s time-honoured tool-making industry.
OCHSENKOPF – A Brand Like a Legend
Since 1781, OCHSENKOPF has stood for high-quality forestry and carpentry tools, traditional forging craftsmanship, and reliable quality. The brand’s history began with an axe forge founded by the Fahlefeld brothers in the Bergisches Land region. Today, OCHSENKOPF is part of the GEDORE Group; it manufactures its tools in Germany and distributes them worldwide. Its product range includes axes, hatchets, splitting axes, splitting hammers, felling wedges, timber extraction tools, and carpentry tools. The name derives from the company’s trademark—"the ox head" (Ochsenkopf)—which was registered in the Remscheid trademark registry on June 2, 1781, making it one of the oldest marks in the Bergisch tool industry. The slogan "A Brand Like a Legend" embodies a legacy built over generations—a blend of heritage, craftsmanship, safety, and enduring quality, combined with modern manufacturing and tool solutions for professional woodworkers.
A brand like a myth
Profile
Since 1781, OCHSENKOPF has been forging axes and tools that have proven their worth in the forest and in the trades. Today, the brand is part of the GEDORE Group and is thus managed by a long-established family business that knows a thing or two about forging. There is so much more that could be said about the brand, which is now regarded by professionals as the gold standard. But ultimately, you have to experience OCHSENKOPF for yourself. Whilst working with wood. In the deep, dark forest. For now, perhaps a glimpse behind the scenes at GEDORE will suffice.
Remscheid Tool Forge
Every OCHSENKOPF axe begins where the GEDORE Group also has its origins: in the forge. For more than 100 years, the headquarters in Remscheid has stood for expertise in forging, which to this day forms the basis for GEDORE’s forged quality. A glimpse into the production of high-quality forged tools at the GEDORE Group’s birthplace.
