the Wetterlings is good value, three years ago it cost about half what it does now, has the quality doubled since then, imo,no.
is it readily available, yes. it is well made and basically handmade on the big hammer
you might take a look at a Fiskars 17 inch axe. has an unbreakable handle and is a pretty efficient chopper
i have both these tools, the Wetterlings and the Fiskars.
i like the Fiskars for crappy weather conditions, the handle is some kind of spaceage plastic, you can lay the edge back with a file for a keener cutting profile, good carbon steel, i bought mine at Lowes for $20. looks like they're going for $40 now
the Wetterlings is excellent carbon steel with a fine American Hickory handle, well balanced and feels good in the hand
don't know what else to say.
i have a handful of hatchets , i use em at the bench, carry one in my car, use three or four different Hudson bay style axe's around the place for different jobs but can't find anything wrong with the above two for the road or camp.
luck.
send me an email if you want more detail, or maybe other ideas i have not thought of.
always glad to help if i can
buzz
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