Risk of injury - sharp edges. Use extreme caution when working with the tool. Make sure that there are no parts of our or bystanders' bodies within the working range of the axe or hatchet. It is especially cautioned against holding the chopped wood with a leg or hand near the work area. It is advisable to use caution when placing the tool in the included sheath. Avoid contact with the cutting edge of the blade due to the possibility of injury.