I have been using a Wetterlings axe for years and it just keeps on going. Unfortunately, I don't even treat it that well. It has been left out in the rain and sun more times than I care to mention and the only thing to fail is the strap on the sheathe, which broke off a few years ago when I was pounding in some stakes with the sheathe on. Punched a hole and added some 550 cord and the sheathe still hasn't been replaced yet.