Buyer's Guides
Folding Saws for the Great Outdoors: 5 Top Choices
The best folding saws for bushcraft have a 6 to 10-inch blade, weigh less …
Saw
Bahco Laplander vs Silky Folding Saw Comparison
For camping, bushcrafting, or just everyday yard work trimming trees and bushes, a folding …
Buyer's Guides
Battle-Ready Beauties: 8 Best Functional Viking Axes
Viking axes – both faithful historical replicas and fun and practical, but less historically …
Buyer's Guides
Splitting Made Simple: The 5 Best Wedges for Firewood Logs
If you’re looking to split logs or big rounds of wood, splitting wedges are …
Axes
Poleaxe vs Halberd: Different Polearms Compared
A poleaxe is a versatile medieval weapon with a hammer, spike, and axe head …
Maul
Is the Fiskars Isocore Splitting Maul Worth the Hype?
The Fiskars Pro Isocore splitting maul is a beast of a maul which comes …
Buyer's Guides
Dual Purpose Chopping: My Favorite Double Bit Axes
Double bit axes are a classic axe design, valued by loggers and frontiersmen alike …
Maintenance
Oil, Wax, or Tar: Axe Handle Finish
The best axe handle finish is a blend of boiled linseed oil and beeswax. …
Axes
Gransfors Bruks vs Hults Bruk: Comparing Premium Axes
It’s no secret that Granfors Bruks and Hults Bruk axes are giants in the …
Axes
How to Replace an Axe Handle: Axe Rehandling Guide
To replace an axe handle, remove the old handle by drilling out the wood …
Axes
How to Fell a Tree with an Axe and Saw
To fell a tree with an axe and saw, first clear the area and …
Tutorials
How to Hew a Log from Trees to Lumber [5 Simple Steps]
To hew a log, first select a straight tree and fell it. Remove branches …
Buyer's Guides
Axes for Artisans: Best Choices for Carpenters and Riggers
If you’re looking to do any sort of woodworking above and beyond the tasks …
Axes
Cold Steel Norse Hawk Viking Axe Review
If you’re looking for a lightweight axe with a traditional Viking design that is …
Axes
Council Tool Woodcraft Pack Axe Review
Council Tool makes a range of sharp, tough, premium-quality axes and other large hand …
Axes
Historic Viking Axe Types and Designs
The Viking axe, a versatile weapon and tool used from 8th to 11th centuries, …
