One of the sweetest sounds (and feelings) in the outdoors is when a sharpened axe splits cleanly through the wood you are cutting with it. Learning how to sharpen an axe is key to safe and efficient ...

Many people have heard the story about two woodcutters chopping trees in the forest. One chops and chops and chops without stopping, while the other takes breaks frequently, but still manages to chop ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I love splitting wood by hand. For me, it takes me back to a time in my life with my father and brothers ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think about how to sharpen an axe to perfection, does your mind go back to the old homestead? Metal against stone, sharpening the tip ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? You probably sharpen your kitchen knives on a regular basis, but when’s the last time ...

I love splitting wood by hand. For me, it takes me back to a time in my life with my father and brothers when we would put in a few hours together on a Saturday morning reducing logs to carefully ...