If the handle of your Gränsfors "Size Splitting Axe" becomes defective in the course of its life, Gränsfors offers a suitable replacement. The handle has a steel handle guard below the axe head and round notches at the lower end for a particularly good grip. The handle is made of hickory wood and is held in place using a special process, which ensures that the handle does not wobble and provides reliable service for a long length of time.axe head not included in the scope of delivery.