Actually, a few months back while browsing in the very same store I accidentally cut the sheath of a GB axe. Shhhh! Made me think a kydex sheath of some kind would be better. It was amazingly sharp for a new axe. I don't think I've ever seen a new axe come even close to being sharp before that.

I recently purchased a Snow & Nealy small axe & maul set (a good deal on some nice US-made axes, though not up to GB level). My DW would take the axe to my noggin if I came home with another axe anytime soon.

Eventually I'll probably invest in the one larger than the Small Forest Axe (can't remember the name off the top of that noggin).

Ken