Originally Posted by ironbender
.....The weight, balance, length, blade shape and profile, are unmatched. There are a number of second-place axes, but only one first place.

I have very little experience with axes. What you mentioned on the fit/feel has been something I've thought a lot about. Kinda like rifle stocks....especially if, like me, someone is inexperienced.....I wouldn't know until I'd spent some time using one.