The Garant 1.5 lb industrial-grade Hatchet features a 14-in. curved superior quality handle, made of varnished hickory, that ensures solidity and sturdiness. Its improved head design is made of forged and tempered steel. The 1.5 lb Garant Axe has a sharp cutting edge and its head is joined to the handle by a wooden wedge. Its non-slip grip provides a better adherence for greater safety when working. It's the ideal hatchet for working on your woodlot or camping for limbing and cutting small wood.