The weight and shape of the axe head, the curve of the bit (blade), the handle shape and length, and other design features ...

We spent the last two summers hauling, drying, splitting, and stacking nearly four cords of firewood. During this process, we tested 11 of the best axes for splitting wood side-by-side, to help you ...

Axes are durable tools, but to perform at their best, the blade (or “bit”) must be kept sharp. Here’s how to maintain that edge using a couple basic tools. Check out the link below for the proper ...

A splitting block is more than just for convenience sake – it is also a safer way to split wood and is better on sensitive backs. The Woodland Homestead (Storey Publishing, 2015) by Brett McLeod is ...

From flat files to whetstones to bench grinders, we walk you through all the tools and tips to get the sharpest edge.

While it’s not as elegant as a Best Made Axe, in true Gear Patrol colors, Fiskars does deliver wood-splitting Armageddon with their 7854 Super Splitting Axe ($40). With its 28-Inch Handle and ...

When the ADK26 isn't in use, it's carried in an included cordura case with a full grain leather sheath over the head's bit. The head weighs 1.6 lb (726 g), with the whole long-handled axe reportedly ...