The fiskars splitting axes have a 35 cutting bevel angle for splitting the blades convex shape strengthens the edge to make it less sensitive to fracture it has perfect balance between the head and the shaft for the most safe comfortable and efficient use the new patent pending 3d grip impoves user safety by offering greater control in use it also helps to deliver more power due to less focus on holding the axe this improved control for the lower hand helps to focus on swing speed instead of ho