XL Axe II Gerber axes, like all of our products, are built with an eye to hurdling trouble. Whether it’s for camping, on a work site for hard labor, or puttering in the backyard, the XL Axe II, like the original Gerber XL Axe, is light in the handle and tough in the blade, serving its owner with the excellence that modern technology and good steel have combined to deliver. SWING WITH CONFIDENCEOne of the benefits of the XL Axe II is its solid, easy swing. Coupled with a super-sharp blade made of hardened forged steel possessing excellent edge retention, this axe will chop up to three times deeper than average and provide for greater productivity, which spells out savings in time, effort, and strain on the body of its operator. The tactile grip of the nylon handle contributes to relief of body strain, too, as well as improved control during each swing. KEEPING AN EDGE WITH EASEBeyond the task of tree felling, the XL Axe II, given its light heft and ultra-sharp edge, works equally well to delimb branches and clear brush. Coated with a low-friction surface, the blade of this axe slices through wood without sticking, while its well-engineered head splits wood cleanly. Built to last, the XL Axe II has a tough glass-filled nylon handle with a comfortable, grippable soft touch over-mold and a stainless steel blade that is hardened and forged, equating to edge retention that well outpaces traditional axe blades. Forged Steel Head Excellent Edge Retention Composite Handle is Extremely Durable and Lightweight Overall Length: 23.6 Blade Length: 3.5 Weight: 53.6 oz Head: Forged Steel Handle Material: Glass-Filled Nylon