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 ...

No matter how you slice it, chopping firewood isn’t easy, but a good splitting axe makes all the difference. Wood splitting tools come in a wide array of styles, lengths, and weights, so you have ...

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Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? After a good multitool, hatchets and axes are the most versatile and essential ...

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 ...

For serious year-round wood splitting, the Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe delivers unmatched performance with its heavy head and traditional hickory handle. Budget-conscious buyers should choose ...

The best axes will serve their owner for decades, so choose wisely. You’re likely to own whatever axe you buy for many years. GearJunkie testers have deep experience with axes. Tester Nick Lefoert has ...

Last year was, by some accounts, the year of the lumbersexual—big beard, big plaid, big boots. Although not measured by time spent in the woods, the look’s ultimate accessory would have to be an axe.

"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 ...