I wasn’t sure what to expect with a battery-powered chainsaw, but I could tell upon pulling the Husqvarna Power Axe 350i Cordless Electric Chainsaw out of the box that this was a high-quality machine.

The lesser-quality tool steel used in the Estwing Sportsman’s Axe ($55) helps to explain the price there, and while the Husqvarna Swedish Style Hatchet ($70) is a bit beyond the budget tier, it is ...