The roughneck hollow handle hand axe has a wedge shaped head that allows trouble free splitting of firewood and logs made from hardened and tempered forge steel the handle is made from fibre reinforced shatter proof nylon making them virtually indestructible fitted with an ergonomic nylon handle with a non slip grip surface for increased comfort the handle has been moulded around the head providing a strong durable bond supplied with a sheath for protection during transport and storage