High carbon steel shingling hatchet with genuine hickory handle - Built for roofers, contractors, framers, and the DIY inclined Use cutting edge for splitting wood shakes/shingles, and trim roofing felt & asphalt shingles 3 position gauge for setting overhang/exposure at 4½", 5'' (standard), and 5⅝" for specialty shingles Milled striking face There is a small notch in the blade that can be used to pry out nails if needed This high carbon steel shingling hatchet is built for roofers, contractors, framers, and the DIY inclined. It features a 3 position gauge for setting overhang/exposure at typical roof shingle reveal amounts of 4½", 5'' (standard), and 5⅝" for specialty shingles with a larger exposure amount. It has a milled striking face and a genuine hickory wood handle. The cutting edge for splits wood shakes/shingles, and can be used to trim roofing felt & asphalt shingles. There is a small notch in the blade for prying out nails if needed.