Thread: Camp/kindling axe

I picked up this neat little axe head to make my own camping/kindling axe. I haven’t done any woodworking in a while and thought I would make my own handle. Does anyone have any good ideas on the type of wood I should use? Any idea where I would purchase said wood? Or even thoughts on the design? I would want it lightweight but strong.

Also if someone in the know could tell me what the markings mean I would appreciate it. Looks to say 50B steel, foreign.