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By Jul 12, 2017
Survivalist

How to Grab the Right Ax for the Job

Choosing the right ax will save you time and effort
By Feb 21, 2017
Survivalist

Survival Skills: 5 Safety Tips For Felling Trees with an Ax

Whether you’re at deer camp cutting firewood or you’re dropping timber for a new shelter or cabin, you don’t want...
By Feb 1, 2017
Survivalist

How to Safely Handle and Care for Axes and Hatchets

Tips for keeping everyone's favorite tool in top shape
By May 7, 2014
Hunting

How to Sharpen an Ax

Illustration by Pete Sucheski When sharpening an ax, the most important rule is to hone without heating. Abrasive belts do...
By May 1, 2014
Hunting

Ax Skills: How to Split Firewood

Illustration by Pete Sucheski To split firewood, any ax head will do, but one with a steep bit taper will...
Apr 30, 2014
Hunting

4 Unique Ax Heads and the Jobs They Do

Photo by Adam Levey 1. Pulaski Among the most recognizable axes is the pulaski, with a grubbing tool opposite the...
By Apr 29, 2014
Hunting

The Anatomy of an Ax

Photo by Adam Levey; Pictured: Council Tools Velvicut Bad Axe Boys Axe Head: Ax heads are made of either low-...
By Apr 25, 2014
Hunting

Our 10 Favorite Short Axes, Hatchets, and Tomahawks

We've rounded up the latest and greatest of these versatile tools. So go ahead, chop to it.
By Apr 24, 2014
Hunting

How to Throw a Tomahawk

Illustration by Pete Sucheski Grip the handle well to the rear, thumb extended alongside. Point the ‘hawk at the target,...
By Apr 21, 2014
Hunting

A Cut Above: Everything You Need to Know About Axes and Hatchets

Axes and hatchets are among man's oldest and most versatile tools. From splitting firewood to breaking down an elk, there...