Gene Simmons'
HellfireDemon Axe
Collector's meat axe and display stand
The Demon's Axe Bass, reborn as a real meat axe. For the KISS Army who kept the faith.
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Every spec, the axe and the stand
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Backstage, Las Vegas
Gene Simmons met his axe.
The Demon himself, backstage with the Hellfire Demon Axe and Sammy the Serpent, the week the KISS Army saw it first.
The Serpent and the Axe
Turn it. Every side is a show.
Sammy the Serpent, from the 1977 Love Gun Tour. The Axe Bass, from 1979. Together for good.
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Coiled around the center pole, sculpted and painted by hand over weeks: green eyes, a forked red tongue.
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The Demon's Axe Bass, strings and all, as a full tang meat axe, with a pickguard cast in aluminum.
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Printed across the blade. Not hand signed.
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Genuine leather over a G10 core, studded with steel, capped with spikes. Makers told us it couldn't be done.
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Sculpted flames on iron and polyresin poles keep the 1.5 kg axe steady. They do not light up.
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Red bat wings spread across the back, painted by hand.
Drag the piece to turn it. Tap a number to look closer.
Act I · The vision
They said it couldn't be made...
Excess, volume, theatricality. Three ideas, and everyone had a reason they could not be built.
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Two icons. Two eras. One piece.
Sammy the Serpent first breathed fire on the 1977 Love Gun Tour. The Axe Bass debuted in 1979, in the I Was Made For Lovin' You video. When Sam returned for the End of the Road tour, it was like reuniting old friends. Now they are together for good.
Too complex, they said.
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The Axe Bass, as a real meat axe.
So faithful to the original that the band could grip it, nod, and say: let's rock.
Can't be done, they claimed.
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A serpent strong enough to hold it.
Sammy the Serpent, sculpted and painted by hand in painstaking detail: the backdrop for the greatest show on earth.
A pipe dream, they insisted.
...so we made it anyway.
The design
Every wing is painted by hand.
Act II · The execution
Craft, dedication, defiance.
Half a century later, still rocking. Years of development, techniques we had never tried, and the band's own team checking the history. Fifty years of KISS deserved a tribute just as bold, and just as loud.
Elli Chemel Creative direction
Miloš Nerandžić Designer
The film
The intro every fan knows
You wanted the best.You got the best.The hottest band in the world:KISS!
Act III · The result
Forged for the KISS Army.
Bold, brash, undeniable. A one time release for the fans who kept the faith, from the New York clubs of 1973 to the last night at Madison Square Garden.
Only 650 ever made
Then never again.
Painted by hand
Every serpent, over weeks.
Your own number
On the axe, the base and your backstage pass.
Officially licensed
An official KISS collectible, made under license.
Your number
Your backstage pass.
For every fan who kept their ticket stubs: a ticket to December 2, 2023, the night KISS closed the End of the Road tour at Madison Square Garden, cast in zinc alloy with its own small stand.
Turn it over: a seat and your own edition number, matched on the axe and under the stand. Seats run from General Admission all the way to Backstage.
Tap the pass to see its number
Sample shown. Yours carries its own seat and number.
What's inside
What arrives, and how big.
Included: the axe, the Sammy the Serpent display stand with its red wings, and the numbered Backstage Pass badge.
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Gene Simmons' HELLFIRE DEMON AXE
15.4 in long (392 mm), 1.5 kg
A real 7.5 inch meat axe: 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, full tang, a leather wrapped G10 handle with steel spikes. Gene's signature is on the blade, not hand signed.
Sammy the Serpent display stand
With the axe: 16.3 x 12.2 x 9.6 in (415 x 310 x 245 mm), 5 kg
Hand painted polyresin with four cresset poles of iron and polyresin. The red wings ship separately and attach with hidden magnets. The flames are sculpted; they do not light up.
Backstage Pass Badge of Authenticity
4.3 x 3 in (108.5 x 75.4 mm), zinc alloy
Ticket style, commemorating December 2, 2023, the last End of the Road show, with its own small stand. Its number matches the axe and the base plate.
On a shelf it is about as wide as a vinyl record sleeve, and 16 inches tall.
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Hellfire Demon Axe
A one time release for the KISS Army™.
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Las Vegas, November 2025
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Specs
Every spec.
The axe
- Blade length
- 7.5 in, 190 mm
- Overall length
- 15.4 in, 392 mm
- Blade thickness
- 6 mm
- Weight
- 1.5 kg
- Steel
- 7Cr17MoV stainless
- Coating
- Titanium
- Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Edge angle
- 35°
- Sharpening
- D3 sharpened, Lionshield conditioned
- Tang
- Full
- Handle
- G10 core, genuine leather wrap, stainless spikes
- Pickguard
- Cast aluminum at 1200°F, plated black
- KISS logo
- Laser engraved
- Signature
- On the blade, not hand signed
- Numbered
- Lasered on the axe, matching the base plate and the badge
Sammy the Serpent stand
- Material
- Polyresin, painted by hand
- Plating
- Stainless steel
- Cresset poles
- Four, iron and polyresin
- Flames
- Sculpted, they do not light up
- Wings
- Ship separately, attach with hidden magnets
- With the axe
- 310 x 245 x 415 mm
- Without the axe
- 275 x 245 x 415 mm
- Weight with the axe
- 5.0 kg
The badge
- Style
- Concert ticket with its own seat, numbered
- Stand
- Its own small display stand
- Date
- December 2, 2023
- Material
- Zinc alloy
- Size
- 75.4 x 108.5 x 10.7 mm
- Weight
- 289 g
Questions
How limited is this release?
This one-time-only release is limited to 650 pieces. Once these are gone, they will not be produced again.
When will it ship?
This release is now in stock. Available shipping options and charges are shown at checkout.
How limited is "limited edition"?
Only 650 Gene Simmons' HELLFIRE DEMON AXE pieces will ever be made. This is a one-time-only production run. When they're gone, that's it—no redos, no second editions, no exceptions.
Why only 650 pieces?
This is the artisan approach to collectibles that defines everything we do at StudioForge™. We specialize in ultra-limited editions, creating some of the world's most unique collectibles. By avoiding mass production, we ensure not just the highest quality, but extreme rarity.
Can I use this axe in the kitchen?
While designed primarily as a collector's displayable, Gene Simmons' HELLFIRE DEMON AXE is fully functional and will perform exceptionally. The 7CR17MOV steel is built for heavy-duty use. However, most collectors choose to keep their Bladed Displayables™ in unused condition to preserve both value and pristine appearance.
How do I care for it?
Use & Care Instructions
Gene Simmons' HELLFIRE DEMON AXE is first and foremost a culinary collector's item, designed primarily for display. While the blade features premium materials and engineering, the unique materials require special attention if you choose to use it.
For collectors, we recommend keeping it in unused condition on its display stand, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
For those who wish to use the axe, please note that the genuine leather handle will require occasional conditioning, and the blade—while highly functional—demands proper care to maintain its pristine condition.
Essential Care
Hand Wash Only: Clean with warm water and mild soap immediately after use. Never leave food residue or moisture on the blade.
Dry Immediately: Thoroughly dry the entire axe, paying special attention to the leather wrapping and joints between blade, pickguard, and handle.
No Dishwasher: Never place the axe in a dishwasher as this will damage both the blade and handle finish.
Leather Care: Occasionally treat the leather wrap with appropriate leather conditioner to maintain grip and appearance.
Store Properly: Always return the axe to its display stand when not in use, in a cool, dry environment.
Expert Recommendations
Respect the Leather: The wrapped handle is genuine and will need occasional conditioning with quality leather conditioner.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures: Don't leave in direct sunlight, extreme heat, or very cold environments.
Handle With Rock Star Care: This is a limited edition piece; treat it like the legend it represents.
By following these care instructions, your Gene Simmons' HELLFIRE DEMON AXE will remain a treasured centerpiece for years to come.
What to Absolutely Avoid
- NEVER use a dishwasher. High heat, harsh chemicals, steam cycling, and contact with other objects will permanently damage finishes, corrode steel, and deteriorate handle materials.
- NEVER soak the blade in water or leave it wet.
- NEVER use abrasive cleaners, bleach, or chemical solvents on the blade or stand.
- NEVER cut on glass, ceramic, granite, or metal surfaces.
- NEVER store the blade loose in a drawer where it can contact other metal objects.
- AVOID prolonged contact with acidic or reactive foods (citrus, tomatoes, vinegar, raw onion) on Damascus or copper-content blades.
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