@ Hyakufists, I'd personally prefer this over Kriegsbeil. The attack stats on Kriegs may be better, but the -enmity allows you to hold back much less. especially when coupled with other pieces such as relic legs and feet, and perhaps a Novia Earring. Not worrying about taking hate all the time will allow a Ranger to do more damage over time.
Kriegs/Tart is probably the best axe/axe combo for /nin, but Fran/Tart is a great free combo if you are "too poor to afford a Kriegsbiel"