Thank you for this. I wonder what those idealist characters (seeking to re-make classic axes) will come up with.
I think the point of an Adirondack is that most of the time you use the sharper end of a double bit. Optimize the haft for that work. When you need to do rough work use the tough end of the DB and sacrifice some ergonomics for a few minutes. It's a viable option. Not for everyone.