I got me a Wetterlings forest axe last fall. Through a stroke of luck, it sort of fell into my lap - didn't have to pay shipping.

I'm guessing that, because the Wetterlings axes are hand forged, the blacksmith sharpens them as well by hand. The QC on these things, being artisan crafted, must be top notch. The maker's initials are stamped on it and everything.

One thing I read (don't recall if this was on the Wetterlings site or if it was on the material provided with the axe) is that they recommend warming the axe head in cold temps - perhaps by sticking it down your pants or shirt for a bit or some such. Just FYI - I haven't had the need to use mine in cold weather yet.