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What does /out/ think of this axe? It's a Counsil Velvicut Hudson Bay axe. I'm looking for a quality axe that will be good at processing wood on short (less than 5 days) backpacking trips across light terrain (I live in the midwest so I won't be packing this up mountains or anything). Anyway, here's a copy/paste from their site. Tell me what you think
>Head will last a lifetime, we guarantee it.
>Forged from 5160 grade alloy steel. "Council" is displayed on one side of the head, and the other is proudly marked "USA".
>Bit is heat treated and quenched approximately 1" inch from the cutting edge, then tempered for maximum edge holding and toughness. Final hardness Rc 52-56.
>Handle is made of grade "A" American hickory and its traditional pattern embodies the heirloom quality of axes from times gone by.
>Forged axe head is hung in a traditional manner using a softwood wedge along with a round steel wedge for added security.
>Axe head is coated with light oil to prevent rusting and to showcase the exceptional >Council Tool craftsmanship. A Linseed oil coating is applied to protect the handle.
>Premium leather sheath protects the tool and user and features a buckle for fastening, a belt slit and an embossed logo. Like its companion axe, the sheath is made in USA