The Pulaski Tool has been the special hand tool used in wild-land firefighting since its invention in 1911 by Ed Pulaski. The tool combines an axe and an adze in one head, similar to that of the cutter mattock. Made for cutting, grubbing, chopping, splitting, and with the steel pommel at the base you can hammer! It is also well adapted for trail construction, gardening, and other outdoor work. As a gardening or excavation tool, it is effective for digging holes in root-bound or hard soil. This Pulaski is made from hand-sharpened 1055 carbon steel, with a durable beech wood handle, that has a full, steel, tang rod. With a hex nut in the head makes re-handling and tightening easy. Comes with a canvas blade guard. 23.5” L , weighs 5 lbs