The INTERTOOL HT08-0261 is Excellent for driving small wedges, hewing and splitting timber, and producing kindling. The heavy-duty 1.3-pound head is made of high-quality, wear-resistant tool steel with included anticorrosive coating. The bit is easy to sharpen with a grit sharpener / stone and remains acute for long durations of consistent usage. The fiberglass haft is lightweight and designed for comfortability with each swing. The handle includes rubber inserts to eliminate hands from slipping, under all conditions. The ergonomic grip also absorbs each impact and evenly distributes vibration to reduce shock. The 12.6-inch haft grants extra precision and power with each strike. The axe is well-balanced and features a secure head-to-haft joint that stays secure even with heavy use. Practical dimensions - 15x5.9x0.9 inches - makes the axe easy to carry along, which is safe and convenient thanks to a protective silicone cap that fits on the bit when not in use. Red-and-black contrast coloring helps locate the axe quickly even in tall grass or underbrush. The end of the grip features a hole for hanging the axe. Whether around the house or out camping, the INTERTOOL HT08-0261 hand splitting axe is an effective tool for convenient landscape and wood chopping work.