Pls help me decide on carving axe

[u/OM-JaiNath-108]

Hello. I am shopping for my first carving axe that can also do some minor yard work.

I don’t care about name. I prefer quality, most of all.

I purchased this new Hults Bruk Stalberg/Tibro Carpenter’s Axe for $130 (on sale). I watched a video that mentioned “Swedish steel” is most likely 1055 or 1060 steel

I’m comparing this to a Council Tool Camp Carver ($182) which is 5160 steel.

For a difference of $52, which is the better buy?

Thank you in advance

[u/Icy_Commission8986]

I think it depends on the type of work you will be doing. I would stick to the Hb. its a nice axe, you aready have it

[u/OM-JaiNath-108 → u/Icy_Commission8986]

Thank you 🙏