The SOG FastHawk is faster, lighter, more agile, and easier to carry than its sibling the SOG Tomahawk. This is not to stay it is not still powerful, versatile, and functional. It is a tool that will be used for much more than you might anticipate. Chopping, breaking, cutting, hammering, piercing, digging, prying, pounding shaving, notching, and opening are all capabilities well within the FastHawk's reach. The 420 stainless steel head with a Hardcased black coating is mounted to the ballistic polymer handle with heavy-duty bolts and a steel ferrule to insure the strongest integrity. Side hammer checkering insures precision placement when swinging. Carried in a nylon sheath that can be mounted to belt, backpack, or gear. It is a universal tool for modern man. Product Type: Axe ; Finish: Polished ; Edge Type: Straight ; Blade Steel Type: 420 Stainless ; Hardness: Rc. 51-53 ; Overall Length: 12.5'' ; Product Weight: 19.00 oz ; Blade Length: 2''