THIS AXE IS SOLID STEEL, WITH A RUBBER HANDLE. HAS A NICE ENGRAVED LEATHER SHEATH. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO USE IT , BECAUSE I BROKE MY BACK AND NECK AT WORK. NOW SELLING A LOT OF NICE THINGS ON CRAIGSLIST. IF INTERESTED, LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU. Ps. IF THIS IS STILL POSTED, IT IS STILL FOR SALE.