OUTDOOR VERSATILITY – Perfect of chopping logs, small trees & branches or splitting firewood & kindling. This hunting axe fetures a slotted gut hook is for field dressing large game. PATENTED SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP - Reducing impact vibration by 70%, Estwing's molded shock reduction grip provides optimal slip-free comfort, durability and superior grip in all jobsite conditions FORGED IN ONE PIECE - Forged using one solid piece of American steel. This means no poor quality castings or welds to fail. The result is the most durable, longest lasting striking tool available. HAND SHARPENED WITH HEAVY DUTY SHEATH – The axe blade is hand sharpened and polished and includes a ballistic nylon sheath. MADE IN THE USA – Since 1923, our tools have been proudly American made in Rockford, IL using only the finest American steel.