Each Gränsfors Bruk's Axe is forged by a professional smith who takes such pride in his work that he marks the head with his initials beside the company's crown label. Designed for splitting chunks of wood, "rounds", this splitting axe features a thick part on the concave wedge shaped axe head which powers apart the grain of the wood. The poll is not designed for pounding on a wedge. Also features circular grooves at the grip, a steel collar and a grain-leather sheath. Backed by a 20-year manufacturer's warranty.