Fear not doug. I am a user, not a collector! I take care of my tools but do use them appropriately without hesitation.
I just do not want to find out in the future that I did not maintain it properly.
How about the leather cover?
well into camping season, if only the beginning of summer... how's that axe working for you?
I have several Collins company hatchets, and for splitting - combined with a rubber head mallet you can't beat it for splitting. When you need to make kindling, lay your wood on its side and split longitudinally.
A good hatchet, a folding buck saw and a sharp fixed blade knife is all you need. ...Oh, and a lighter.