Paul Chen Francisca Axe. This axe manufactured by the experts at Paul Chen features a forged head with a fire-gray or antiqued finish and a swelled-end hardwood shaft for secure head retention. The upswept point and a downturned edge are capable of penetrating chain mail. With its backswept shaft the Paul Chen Francisca Throwing Axe is not a weapon to be messed with. Specifications for Paul Chen Francisca Axe w/ Swelled Hardwood Shaft: Overall: 17 Blade Length: 3 1/2 Handle Length: 18 1/4 Weight: 1lb 3oz Thickness at Guard: .230 Features of Paul Chen Francisca Throwing Axe: Forged high carbon steel blade Antique finish Swelled end hardwood shaft for secure head retention Shaft is also backswept to provide greater sticking capability when thrown Historically accurate Named for its Frankish origin Used by Vikings as a throwing weapon and for close quarter combat Fully functional Package Contents: Paul Chen Francisca Forged Axe Paul Chen PC2120N: Francisca Axe