Viking Axe "Up and Forward"- Rune "Tiwaz" the Rune of Victory on the Warrior Way. Just Victory and Success in battle or legal matters. Tiwaz is a warrior rune named after the god Tyr who is the Northern god of law and justice. Tyr is related to the north star in the Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem, around which the fixed stars in the night sky appear to rotate. Ancient seamen used Polaris as their main navigational aid in their long journeys, and the symbol as an arrow pointing upward is perhaps made in reference to this. This symbolizes the positive ordering of the cosmos and humankind through law and justice and our moral compass. Chaos comes to order through the attributes of awakened consciousness and the guiding principles concerned with carrying out such an awakening. To know more- http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/tiwaz The shorted handle was designed for comfort carry on the trouser's belt, backpack, car's door. Very solid and strong. As any our creations is fully useful. It's hard and artistic work of Ivgen Janchishin, Max Dernovoy and me. High quality leather sheath with stitch which used for luxury cars like Ferrary, Porsche at cetera- Alena Fagutist. Hardness of the highcarbon steel (1566, G15660, 1066- USA, Ck67- Europe) 56-57 by Rockwell (HRC). Zoning hardening. It's more than enough to hew a hard kinds of wood. Wood for handle- Beech. It's hand-covered by the patina on natural basement and impregnated and covered by tung oil. Five wedges with two additional spile in places of crossing wedges were used. This type fixing increases the reliability of joint and provide the long period of comfort exploitation of the tool. Lenght- 18 1/2'' (47cm) Weight- 1.95 lbs (885 g) Additional you can order the leather sheath and belt holder. You can choose it in options. Please, don't hesitate to ask if you have any additional questions. With very best wishes, Andy.