Cold Steel has modified the Axe Gang Hatchet, that customers all know and love, to the Competition Throwing Hatchet to meet regulations for competition axe throwing in your favorite league. It features a differentially heat treated, drop-forged head - which has a hard edge capable of reaching razor sharpness, but a soft steel body for absorbing impact. It also features a hand-picked straight grain American Hickory handle.Features1055 carbon steel blade16" american hickory handle4" blade