Built for the backyard target and the league lane: a one-piece 1045 carbon steel head on a 13.75 inch hickory handle, sized to the World Axe Throwing League tournament pattern so what you practice with at home is what you throw on competition night. At 1.75 pounds and 16.25 inches overall it rotates predictably from the standard line, and the semi gloss finish shows up against a wood target. Not a splitting tool; this one is for throwing.