I learned along the way what works and what doesn’t. I like a traditional wooden handle, a heavy head, and a durable leather sheath. Those are the basic requirements for any axe I use to split wood.

The axe is among the oldest tools that humans created. Although simple in design — a metal blade (these were originally stone) joined to a wooden handle — an axe has remained unchanged due to its ...

From a full-length axe that’ll ... ballistic nylon and plastic composites have ushered the axe into the contemporary era, while wood ... 1050 carbon steel axe head; Handle: Hickory; Sheath ...

The decision between a conventional wooden axe and a woodworking hatchet ultimately depends on the particular requirements of your job. A wood hatchet is the preferred tool for precise work.

A Finnish woodcutter has designed an axe that could make a significant difference in the lives of some northerners. Many people in the N.W.T. and Yukon heat their homes year round with wood ...