Ok, let me start by saying im hard on tools. I tend to break things. Im looking for a tough Axe. One that will be able to take sustained use/abuse and still come out in one piece. I have found the weak part of ANY axe is the handle, wood breaks, it just happens, doesnt matter if it is a cheap $20 axe or a brand name $100+ axe, wood just is not that strong, miss once and strike the log/tree with the handle right under the axe head and bye bye handle. So im looking for an axe with a METAL(preferably steel but even aluminum would be better than wood) Handle. I want this axe to last a lifetime. And i dont mind paying to make it happen. Head weight should be about 4-5lbs with a 6-8" cutting surface. Will be used as a felling axe as well as to split the wood. Handle length 30-35". Since metal handle will vibrate like a mofo im assuming, i will just wrap it in leather or whatever i have on hand at the time, maybe even paracord. Any suggestions? Thanks guys!