Shingling Roofing Hatchet with Milled Striking Face, Three-Position Exposure Gauge, Nail Slot, and Hickory Wood HandleHigh carbon steel shingling hatchet with genuine hickory handle Built for roofers, contractors, framers, and the DIY inclined Use cutting edge for splitting wood shakes shingles, and trim roofing felt & asphalt shingles 3 position gauge for setting overhang exposure at 4", 5'' (standard), and 5" for specialty shingles Milled striking face There is a small notch in the blade that can be used to pry out nails if needed This high carbon steel shingling