I've recently been overhauling a number of single bit axes I used as a boy, so I can get them back in use now. I've bought 28" through 36" hafts from a several US manufacturers, including Beaver Tooth. I recently fit a 32" BT haft to a 3.5lb Collins Homesteader I bought from ebay. As shipped, the smooth untreated surface made applying my preferred preservatives a lot faster- no wax or similar to strip off, and little additional processing afterwards. The hang went quickly and easily, and I quickly got the axe in service. This somewhat lighter axe seems happiest quartering the split halves of rounds. The handle makes a quick easy swing with plenty of power and no difficulty with aim. I really like how the palm swell is secure so allows a lighter hold that reduces impact in the finger joints.

realy happy with what I got. Shipping abbroad to switzerland will hang a nice head to it