Region-related carpenter’s hatchet in hand-forged quality, made from special-purpose steel, with attached nail claw, finely polished one-sided blade. With stamped label and leather blade protector. With high-quality handle, waxed, safety wedging. Mueller Axes, have been hand forged in Austria, dating all the way back to the 1600's. Mueller has a very long and deserved reputation as being highly functional tools of uncompromising quality and workmanship. Highly skilled craftsmans combine modern-day techniques with artistry passed down from many generations of blacksmiths. You can trust the quality of Mueller's tools because they think enough of them to put a life-time warranty on everyone. We know you will enjoy owning and using these beautiful axes for generations to come!