purchased the "better" quality. the handle was of good color and grain orientation. after finish shaping to fit my Plumb michigan style axe head (vintage about 1940 - 1950) the handle was true and tight. As delivered grip is slippery and should be sanded off so it can be treated with a lin seed oil finish.

Excellent product. Had an issue on delivery with handling damage; customer care took good care of me.
I'm a customer for life.

Love that it's a compact size with a full eye.. Perfect for my project I'm working on.
I do wish the handle was a little bit thinner, but that can be thinned out on the belt sander!
But this is a great company to buy from and they have a great selection of different sizes that you can't find in a normal store! Will order again!

I just hung the head on this handle and could not be more satisfied. The kerf cut was perfect and the grain structure ideal. I will continue to buy any helves I need from Beaver Tooth!

Upon inspection the handle was straight, and well worth the money. The eye seemed to be small however it could of been my novice experience in selection and in the end I got it to fit great on a vintage michigan pattern plumb. Love the feel and will be ordering my next handle soon!