Blade thickness: 1.25 inch. Blade material: carbon steel. Handle material: walnut wood. Carry type: everyday carry. Custom hand forged high carbon steel beautiful viking axe also comes with high quality leather sheath cover. It is a fully usable and functional tool. The cutting edge is forged. I will consider any of your suggestions in the custom order. As you understand the cannot be absolutely similar to the one you see in the pictures due to different wood texture, etc,, but quality remains. It is an anniversary gift for boyfriend, husband. It is birthday gift for him, personalized. It is viking gift for boyfriend, for husband, for dad, for son. It is camping gift for him, for men, for dad.