The ax head is made carbon steel and of the highest quality. The axe has a Rockwell hardness of approx. 53-56 HRC. It comes in a stylish gift box in wood, and on the sharp side of the ax it is protected by a well-made leather boot. In the wooden box there is also a sandstone with a rough side and a nice side, so the ax can be groomed. Do you know a real woodpecker man, then this quality ax will go clean.