The weight and shape of the axe head, the curve of the bit (blade), the handle shape and length, and other design features ...

Splitting wood for the coming winter isn’t just great exercise. It can be a time for reflection and even meditation. There is something deeply satisfying in seeing the pile of split wood grow larger ...

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We spent the last two summers hauling, drying, splitting, and stacking nearly four cords of firewood. During this process, we tested 11 of the best axes for splitting wood side-by-side, to help you ...