So you’re thinking of buying a diamond/ceramic sharpening stone (or whetstone) for your axe or knife. And you’ve narrowed it down to the Fallkniven DC4 or DC3. That’s great! These are both solid, high-quality sharpening stones and will serve you well. They do have a few differences, though, and this article is dedicated to providing … Read more
Best Brush Axe & Billhook Brush axes and billhooks are great tools to clear thick brush, bushes, and saplings without using loud chainsaws, hedge trimmers, or other power tools. These tools have a long history and have been used for thousands of years around the world. Whether you’re cutting through a backwoods trail or just … Read more
Collins axes and other tools are immortalized in literature, stories told by everyday users, and in the tools themselves that have been passed down through the generations. This article is an in-depth look at Collins axes, the history of the Collins Company, a review of Collins axes available nowadays, and how to identify vintage models. … Read more
Best Lumberjack Axe for Competition and Racing While lumberjack axes have mostly been replaced by chainsaws and other heavy machinery in forestry, the lumberjack tradition is still alive and well in competitions. It’s a true test of skill and endurance, as chopping through big pieces of wood as fast as possible is no easy task. … Read more
Tomahawks are great tools for many purposes – bushcrafting, self-defense, axe throwing competitions, even for hunting and in emergency situations. Tactical tomahawks take the traditional wood-handled tomahawk design and take it to the next level – more durable and sometimes with more features – such as a pick or hammer on the back or poll … Read more
How to Prune a Tree with Hand and Power Tools Pruning and trimming trees is vital for their healthy growth. It’s also important for the safety of you and your property. Nobody needs a fat branch of a 100-year-old oak tree falling on their car. But then you look at what a good arborist costs … Read more
Best Bushcraft Axe for the Great Outdoors in 2021 Bushcrafting and going into the woods is an activity that is hundreds of years old and closely and brightly linked to the national histories of North America. Going into the woods for a couple of days or a couple of weeks is growing in popularity, especially … Read more
Best Hunter’s Axe for Skinning Game Axes have been used in hunts starting in ancient times. After the animal was brought down by spears or arrows, axes could be used to deliver a finishing blow and also to process the game on the spot. Hunting axes are still a thing nowadays as well – they’re … Read more
Types of Axes and Axe Heads – Uses, Design, History There are many types of axes and axe heads. They each have their own design, purpose, and history. While it would be almost impossible to write about all of them, this is a guide to the most common and popular types of axes out there. … Read more
Best Folding Saws for Bushcraft and Backpacking A folding saw is such a handy tool to have with you when bushcrafting, backpacking, or camping. They’re light, take up little space when folded, and allow you to do so many things – make clean cuts in green and dead wood, cut through bone, clear brush around … Read more
