I need a mid-size axe, the little Soligen hatchet just isn't big enough for comfortable splitting kindle for the chiminea. My research leads me towards a Hudson Bay pattern and I'm currently thinking a Council Tool Velvicut, Council Tool but of course I've looked at the GB and Husqvarna models. This GB is running a close second at this moment, Forestry

American made does play into my decision but I'm not willing to waste my money if someone here can enlighten me.

A warning: you'll be at risk of being put on ignore if you recommend a Gerber - straight handled, ugly, non-traditional axe. Both my brothers use them and I'm just not buying one.