Originally posted by Macdallan:

Free repairs is definitely something they've done right in this game. It removes the need to gather constantly just to repair the tools that you're using to gather stuff you're using to repair the tools that you're using to gather stuff that you're using to repair the tools... well, you get the point.

Last thing you want in a game like this is unnecessary grind - although there are some tough situations to come back from (troll destroying your house and bed for the first time!)

Would like to demolish tools for their parts as well (get some wood and stone back)
At the moment I have a pile of stone hammers thrown behind my house - because I have a flint axe now.