Hello and Thanks for looking at my listing. I refer to this axe as a Great axe due to the massive size. This weapon fits early eras for historical figures. I have always been a sculptor and artist and I started making these due to not finding the quality or style of weapon I was looking for. After a great deal of experimenting I was able to find an epoxy that is super strong but still very difficult to work with but I have figured out how to use it in small applications. It is much stronger than the cast metal weapons. I use real hardwood and finish them with wood stain and a high grade acrylic model paint. These weapons are truly one of a kind and take some effort to make. I do custom order work also so let me know if you need something small and unique in any scale. Thanks again. Sockeye Sockeyeshoard303