Michael Culligan

Best Viking Axes Reviewed Viking axes – both faithful historical replicas and fun and practical, but less historically-accurate designs alike – are widely available online. The popularity of the hit show Vikings and the main character Ragnar Lothbrok – and his battle axe – boosted interest in Viking axes for many people. A Viking axe … Read more

Best Wood Splitting Wedges If you’re looking to split logs or big rounds of wood, splitting wedges are just as important as a good axe or maul. They make the splitting process easier and safer, and allow you to do more with what you have – namely, your own physical strength and your main splitting … Read more

Poleaxe vs Halberd – the Definitive Guide Poleaxes and halberds are both weapons with long and rich histories. They were used for hundreds of years on battlefields and even stayed relevant for decades after gunpowder and guns came into use. There are good reasons for that – both weapons were versatile and were used for … Read more

Best Wood Splitting Mauls With the coming of fall and the winter heating season rapidly approaching, plenty of people with fireplaces or wood stoves are thinking about splitting firewood for the winter. Or maybe you work with big logs and need something to split those up into more manageable pieces. In any case, you’re looking … Read more

Fiskars Pro Isocore Splitting Maul Review The Fiskars Pro Isocore splitting maul is a beast of a maul which comes in two models – the 6-pound and the 8-pound one. Design-wise they’re both the same, with 36-inch handles, but one has a lighter head than the other. The Fiskars Isocore maul has a patented shock-absorbing … Read more

the Best Double Bit Axes Double bit axes are a classic axe design, valued by loggers and frontiersmen alike since it was introduced to America in the 1800s. This article is all about the best double bit axes you can get on the market today. So why a double bit axe, and what is its … Read more

Axe handles look better and last longer when they’ve been given a good layer of finish. This is a definitive guide to the top finishes for axe handles out there, as well as a how-to guide to giving your axe handle that attractive, protective finish. The handle treatments mentioned in this guide are easy and … Read more

Granfors Bruks vs Hults Bruk: Comparing the Best Axes on the Market It’s no secret that Granfors Bruks and Hults Bruk axes are giants in the axe world. They are the golden standard of Swedish axes and indeed among the best axes in the world that are manufactured on a large scale. But how are … Read more

If you use an axe for long enough, odds are that the handle will become damaged or break entirely at some point. This is nothing out of the ordinary – wood doesn’t last forever, no matter how well you take care of it – and you can replace the handle with relative ease if you … Read more

Throwing Axes for Everyone Axe throwing is growing in popularity every year. From casual nights out with friends to serious axe-throwing events where people compete according to official rules and regulations, axe throwing has something appealing for all levels of throwers – from absolute beginners to hardcore enthusiasts. Just as important as enthusiasm, though, is … Read more