I was looking for an axe to take camping -- something lighter than my old axe. I prefer a slightly longer-handled axe than this one, but so far this axe has worked well and I am happy with it. I split a bunch of hardwood during a fall camping trip -- lighter weight, worked great, no problem.

One quibble -- they should sell this axe with a nylon axe-head cover. Instead, it comes with a large, rigid, hard-plastic, handled case that you set the head in -- inconveniently large and awkward for taking it camping

If you want a good balanced axe that works harder than you, this is the one. If you want an axe to look great and hang on the wall, purchase a Snow and Nealley. The S & N handle broke and the better Fiskar axe cost less than to replace the handle.