The Hultafors Hults Bruk Ekelund Hunting Axe has a ground neck and medium-weight head, ideal for easier forestry work as well as for skinning game with great precision. This makes it your perfect hunting partner. It is also an ideal gift for any hunting enthusiast. The handle is made from American hickory, treated with linseed oil for increased durability. Hand forged from Swedish quality steel, the head is struck 40–60 times to increase density and durability. With a convex grind cutting edge. The axe is supplied sharpened, polished and ready to use, in a leather axe sheath. The name of our classic hunting axe comes from Gunnar Ekelund, the squire who, inspired after a trip to the USA, initiated axe production at a larger scale in 1870–75. Specification: Head Weight: 850gHandle Length: 500mm (20in)Total Weight: 1210g