Hello,
Here are my complete thoughts on why you should bite the bullet and go for a Gransfors Bruks even though they are a little more expensive.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802342&highlight=jgon
JGON
I used to use a Wildlife Hatchet, but switched to the Husqvarna hatchet. The extra .25lb of the head gives a significant performance increase. I tried very hard to like the Wildlife Hatchet more because I like the handle design, but the performance just wasn't there. Don't get me wrong, it's a great hatchet, but the Husqvarna one performed better in my hand. Just my two cents.