The whole thing only weighs 40 ounces. For comparison an ESEE Junglas weighs 33 ounces with it's sheath. The 1.5# head with it's thin geometry and flat top on a 27" handle works extremely well for bushcraft, where we are primarily targeting smaller diameter wood that is already dry, frequently working close to the ground, doing lots of one handed hewing tasks, clearing brush and trails, and trying to keep our pack weight down. It's so ergonomic for this type of use I don't know why it's not a standard configuration in the axe world already, most axes with this handle length have a 2.25# head, which is clumsy and unnecessary and too specialized for large diameter trees. The length is the perfect balance between two-handed ergonomics and safety, and fitting on a pack without snagging brush. The heat treatment is as good as anything I've ever seen. The attachment system allows you to adjust the hang with shims, but mine was actually aligned straight from the factory, which surprised me, because wood handled axes almost always come crooked. The design allows for effortless field replacement. The absence of a wedge means that the haft isn't structurally compromised and is less likely to break in the first place.
Some people have complained about the screws coming loose but this is easily fixed with loctite. I also always carry a hex key set anyway. I have used dozens of axes and hatchets for 20 years and this blows everything out of the water.