Just hung this Japanese hatchet head and the metal step wedge split the handle. Any thoughts on wether I should use it as is? How can I avoid this in the future?

Designed for splitting chunks of wood and poll is designed for driving splitting wedges Hardened striking face in the neck and can therefore be used

Husqvarna 32 Wooden Splitting Maul

Toolguidewinter2016 by nguyen tien thanh - Issuu

Just hung this Japanese hatchet head and the metal step wedge

Coldsteel catalogue 2013 by Kuhada - Issuu

A sad day. Dropped the Karve on my carpet. Options? : r/wicked_edge

Death of a Wooden Shoe - U.S. Coast Guard

How is the axe head and handle held together? - Quora

Swords and Antique Weapons for Sale - Antique Swords International

Knife Anatomy, Parts, Names by Jay Fisher

cold steel challenge - Kolter