>>978289it doesn't matter as long as you keep the bevel angle correct. Personally I find it easier to 'scrub' with the stone rather than do circular motions.
Only got a pic of my newest axe,, I've posted it before.
It's great for fire prep, limbing, and slicing cuts, I use it much like a knife a lot of the time. But at 1/2lb it's not got much heft.
Would like to try a 1lb hatchet head on a long handle if anyone has any recommendations?