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 ...

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 ...

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 ...