I bought this as an "everyday" axe handle (read less than premium grade) and it arrived quickly and looked v-e-r-y nice. After beating the old handle out of the axe head, and cleaning/sharpening the head, I installed it and took it for a "test drive." It feels good in my hands and swings true (truer than the nut holding onto the handle!) and does the job. I am unable to use it too much right now owning to an arm injury, but plan on using it extensively once the arm is better; I certainly have enough wood to cut/split to keep the handle, and me, busy.
Thank you for a good quality AMERICAN MADE product!
Cheers...