Cold Steel’s® modern rendition of the Pole Axe is drop forged out of 1050 high carbon steel. The axe blade and hammerhead are differentially heat treated leaving the “business” ends of the weapon hard, and the body a little softer to absorb shock and resist breaking under impact. The shaft is made of ash and is “flattened” on the sides to resist twisting in the hand. To enhance the weapon’s structural sturdiness and to resist breakage, we have equipped it with a pair of steel langettes.

The head, shaft and langettes are shipped disassembled. Some minor assembly is required to attach the head and langettes to the shaft. Screws are included.