But that's an argument for "good enough", not for "the best".

At some point there's very little difference between products that are good enough. And after that point? You're into the territory of people like Best Made Company.

$250 for an ax? (http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/american-felling-axe-cour...)

vs $160 (http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/4-lb-Splitting-Axe-with...)

vs $35 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seymour-AX-3-3-5-Lb-36-Single-Bit-Mi...)