>>1057025It's a nice pattern in a useful size.
Nothing wrong with it.
A lot like some Spanish and Italian axes, except with an American style wedge handle.
Image related. You can buy this exact model at the supermarket for €23.
Even Wetterlings make one.
>even though the metal that comes into contact with the wood is lesser than most?That's not true.
And it wouldn't matter if if it were.
All axes are patterns are slightly different because each one evolved with a distinct purpose and to suit it's environment.
