The Hultafors Splitting Wedge is the perfect tool when working with large, hard and knotted logs. The Striking face has not been tempered so is safe to use with Splitting Mauls and Sledge hammers. The head is Hand Forged from special Swedish carbon steel using time tested methods the Hults Bruk forge has been using since 1697. The Wedge weighs 1200g, has the classic finish as comes straight out of the forge and is treated with oil.