The hatchet is extremely sharp and very lightweight. The handy carry cover is well thought out, and it'll be good to see how long that swivel-latch lasts. (Feels like a friction cam that may or may not loosen.) Carry loop on the handle makes it very handy to hang on a nail on the garage, up out of the way.Hatchet is light weight with a hollow handle, & good for toting around. Makes quick work of 2"-3" branches. SHARP. I dare say it's a bit light for splitting kindling at the wood pile, but I'm used to a heavy steel hatchet. The birds-head grip at the bottom of the hatchet makes it slip-proof especially for when wearing mechanix gloves.Ought to be useful for braining zombies too.