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Buyer's Guides Best Folding Saw

Ranking Folding Saws for the Great Outdoors

December 7, 2020

The best folding saws for bushcraft have a 6 to 10-inch blade, weigh less …

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Saw bahco laplander vs silky folding saw

Bahco Laplander vs Silky Folding Saw Comparison

November 29, 2020

For camping, bushcrafting, or just everyday yard work trimming trees and bushes, a folding …

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Buyer's Guides Viking axes

Battle-Ready Beauties: 8 Best Functional Viking Axes

November 25, 2020

Viking axes – both faithful historical replicas and fun and practical, but less historically …

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Buyer's Guides Best Splitting Wedge

Best Time to Use a Splitting Wedge

November 12, 2020

If you’re looking to split logs or big rounds of wood, splitting wedges are …

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Axes Poleaxe vs Halberd: Different Polearms Compared

Poleaxe vs Halberd: Different Polearms Compared

October 25, 2020

A poleaxe is a versatile medieval weapon with a hammer, spike, and axe head …

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Maul Is the Fiskars Isocore Splitting Maul Worth the Hype?

Is the Fiskars Isocore Splitting Maul Worth the Hype?

October 3, 2020

The Fiskars Pro Isocore splitting maul is a beast of a maul which comes …

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Buyer's Guides Best Double Bit Axe

My Favorite Dual Purpose Double Bit Axes

September 22, 2020

Double bit axes are a classic axe design, valued by loggers and frontiersmen alike …

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Maintenance Axe handle finishes

Oil, Wax, or Tar: Axe Handle Finish

September 14, 2020

The best axe handle finish is a blend of boiled linseed oil and beeswax. …

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Axes Gransfors Bruks Carpenter's axe

Gransfors Bruks vs Hults Bruk: Comparing Premium Axes

September 3, 2020

It’s no secret that Granfors Bruks and Hults Bruk axes are giants in the …

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Axes Axe handle finishes

How to Replace an Axe Handle: Axe Rehandling Guide

September 1, 2020

To replace an axe handle, remove the old handle by drilling out the wood …

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Axes hudson-bay-axehead-pattern

How to Fell a Tree with an Axe and Saw

November 20, 2019

To fell a tree with an axe and saw, first clear the area and …

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Tutorials Hewing Axe

How to Hew a Log from Trees to Lumber [5 Simple Steps]

October 25, 2019

To hew a log, first select a straight tree and fell it. Remove branches …

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Buyer's Guides estwing carpenter's axe

Axes for Artisans: Best Choices for Carpenters and Riggers

October 19, 2019

If you’re looking to do any sort of woodworking above and beyond the tasks …

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Axes Viking style axe tomahawk by Cold Steel

Cold Steel Norse Hawk Viking Axe Review

July 29, 2019

If you’re looking for a lightweight axe with a traditional Viking design that is …

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Axes Woodcraft pack axe 19 inches

Council Tool Woodcraft Pack Axe Review

July 16, 2019

Council Tool makes a range of sharp, tough, premium-quality axes and other large hand …

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Axes Viking axes

Historic Viking Axe Types and Designs

July 2, 2019

The Viking axe, a versatile weapon and tool used from 8th to 11th centuries, …

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