The axe head is made of carbon steel with a polished surface. It is mounted on a handle made of knotless hickory wood. This wood is valued for its flexibility, hardness, strength, and resistance to breakage. The connection between the head and the handle is secured with a large wooden wedge and a steel ring wedge. It weighs 1000 g. The wedge-shaped head facilitates splitting blocks of wood.
Purpose / ApplicationThe wedge-shaped axe head allows for easy splitting of wood.