Frozen Ship
Frozen Ship How To Select Axe
Frozen Ship: choosing and securing an axe.
Scarcity
Sources note 'the axe shortage forced a decision' - the axe is a scarce, critical tool and resource. The tool-and-weapon system, plus dismantle/gather mechanics, matter.
Workaround
One player eased the wood shortage by selling a scavenged flashlight to a merchant, then buying an axe - showing the axe is a tradeable, obtainable tool.