I bought this to add to my 5 year old's Melissa and Doug fireman Halloween costume that came with bullhorn, fire extinguisher, badge, and hat.  This axe made him feel like a true fireman, ready to chop down doors and walls to save people and put out fires.  At our Fall Festival, the city Fire Department was there and they loved the costume and showed him their real axe, so he felt so cool to have just what they have (sort of).