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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about axes in one place.

This is where you’ll learn to look after your axe and use it with a higher level of skill.

A pickaxe lying on rocks
Axe Advice | General Knowledge

9 Practical Uses For A Pickaxe + Bonus Podcast

ByAlex Johansen

The pickaxe is one of the oldest tools still used in modern society. It’s a simple hand tool with a wooden handle connected to a…

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A sharp axe next to a blunt axe
Axe Maintenance | Axe Advice

Should An Axe Be Sharp Or Blunt? Quick Answers

ByAlex Johansen

Maintaining an axe blade is essential. It needs to be kept free from rust, burrs, and nicks. But how important is it to keep the…

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A camping axe in a wood stump next to a camp fire
Axe Advice | General Knowledge

11 Top Uses For A Camp Axe

ByAlex Johansen

A camp axe is excellent for chopping firewood, but this tool isn’t a one-trick pony. We’ve pulled together some handy uses for this versatile tool….

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Man looking at an axe in a hardware store
Axe Advice | General Knowledge

How To Choose An Axe – Full Guide

ByAlex Johansen

Choosing the right axe is easy once you know what to look for. This guide will help you choose an axe without wasting money on…

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An axe head in a block of wood
Axe Advice | General Knowledge

What Is An Axe Head?

ByAlex Johansen

Learning about the different parts of an axe is valuable knowledge, regardless of whether you’re looking to buy or maintain one. In this guide, we’ll…

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A man splitting a large pile of logs
Firewood | Axe Advice | Axe Skills

25 Tips For Splitting Firewood In 2023

ByAlex Johansen

Splitting firewood is tough work, providing a huge upper-body workout. But chopping wood isn’t all about strength – good technique is critical. We’ve compiled our…

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A man about to chop a log with an axe in the bush
Axe Skills

How To Swing An Axe For Maximum Power

ByAlex Johansen

Swinging an axe may seem like it’s all about strength. The harder you drive that blade into wood, the better the result. But an experienced…

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An axe lying on a log
Axe Advice | General Knowledge

Parts Of An Axe – A Beginner’s Guide

ByAlex Johansen

Understanding the parts of an axe is super-helpful knowledge to have in your arsenal. It’ll help you understand the terminology when looking for the right…

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Holding a scorecard next to an axe throwing target
Axe Throwing | Axe Advice

Axe Throwing Scoring – WATL, IATF, Casual Games

ByAlex Johansen

Whether you’re having fun throwing axes with friends or want to compete at the top level, you need to understand the scoring system. Although many…

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An axe throwing target and pictures of different types of footwear
Axe Throwing

What To Wear Axe Throwing

ByAlex Johansen

Whether it’s ten-pin bowling, weight lifting, or rock climbing, all indoor sports centers have their own recommended clothing. While most people know you wear special…

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Log cabin in the woods
Axe Advice

Welcome log cabin enthusiasts!

ByAlex Johansen

Would you like to build a log cabin from scratch using sustainable local materials? We can help you achieve this, no matter where you live…

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A man looking at the balance of an axe
Axe Throwing | Axe Advice

How To Balance A Throwing Axe

ByAlex Johansen

Taking the time to learn the ins and outs of throwing an axe will help you throw more accurately. To further up your game, equipment…

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A new axe with a varnished handle on the floor
Axe Advice | Axe Maintenance

How To Remove Varnish From An Axe Handle

ByAlex Johansen

Whether you’re the proud owner of a new axe or simply replacing the handle, there’s a good chance it’s received a coating of varnish. The…

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Forging an axe head from steel
Axe Advice | Axe Skills

How To Make An Axe At Home

ByAlex Johansen

Learning how to make an axe is a fun project that’ll teach you some useful tool-making skills. You’ll also end up with a unique tool…

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Caveman holding a rudimentary axe
Axe Advice | General Knowledge

A Brief History Of Axes

ByAlex Johansen

Axes are prehistoric tools that have been tinkered with and improved for hundreds of thousands of years. Over time as we made advances in technology…

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