One of the sweetest sounds (and feelings) in the outdoors is when a sharpened axe splits cleanly through the wood you are cutting with it. Learning how to sharpen an axe is key to safe and efficient ...

Watch the complete transformation of a rusty vintage axe as we take you through every step of restoration and re-handling. Starting with rust removal and careful grinding, we shape, polish, and apply ...

June 4, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Axes are durable tools, but to perform at their best, the blade (or “bit”) must be kept sharp. Here’s how to ...

I finally got around to sharpening my favorite Chopper 1 axe by taking it to our neighborhood hardware store. There’s some good comments on the danger of aggressive grinding that might help those who ...

Abe Lincoln's productivity secret was to use sharper tools to get the job done more efficiently. He said: "If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first four hours sharpening the axe." ...

Once upon a time a very strong woodcutter got a job with a timber merchant. The pay was really good and so were the work conditions, and the woodcutter was determined to do his best. His boss gave him ...