Husqvarna Large Splitting Axe — hand-forged Swedish steel with hickory handle for professional wood splitting. This premium splitting axe combines traditional craftsmanship with modern metallurgy. The head is forged from high-quality Swedish steel alloyed with silicon, magnesium, and vanadium for superior hardness and edge retention. The straight hickory handle delivers the strength and shock absorption needed for sustained splitting work. Specifications: Weight: 1.5 kg Length: 75 cm Part number: 576926701 Includes edge cover for safe storage and transport. Built for arborists, forestry professionals, and serious wood processors who demand reliability and performance in mission-critical tasks. Features Husqvarna axes are hand forged of high-quality Swedish steel and have a hickory handle. Swedish steel is alloyed with silicon, magnesium and vanadium, which gives a superior tempering of the steel. The result is axes that are both strong and sharp. The shafts are made of American hickory, which brings the toughness and strength you can expect from an axe handle. Weight: 1.5kg Length: 75cm Product information Edge cover YES Handle type Straight Weight 1.5 kg / 3.31 lbs Material Hickory YES Steel YES Hand forged YES Sizes Length 75 cm / 30 "