While both of these axe types split wood along the grain, they differ in size and design. Mauls, like the Fiskars 8-Pound ...

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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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s an old-fashioned, and you never thought you'd need to split wood gain. But home ownership comes for ...

Even if you aren’t trekking deep into the backcountry, a hatchet is always a good tool to have around for camping. They makes easy work of tasks like splitting wood, driving tent stakes into the ...

The right axe for you is the one you feel most comfortable with. A good starting point for the size of your axe starts with the handle. Ideally you want the length of the handle to go from the ground ...

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Do you need an ax for modern life? I'd argue for a flexible interpretation of the word need here. You need an ax, or something in a similar category, for your soul. Thoreau would say that splitting ...