The surface of this item appears serrated, sporting hundreds of tiny, knifelike edges.
An axeblock shield or suit of armor magically turns away slashing weapons, such as axes and most swords. While wearing armor or carrying a shield that has this property, you gain damage reduction 5/bludgeoning or piercing.
Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, stoneskin.
Cost to Create: Varies.
Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 7. Originally published in Complete Warrior, page 133.