The F180 is one of Silky’s cheapest hand saws, so I set out to test whether or not it lives up the reputation of their other…
Axe Brands – Everything You Need to Know
This page is meant to shed light on the many different brands of axes. Whether you need a quality camping hatchet or you’re a long-time…
Best Folding Hand Saws for Trimming Branches
A hand saw is a great tool for removing tree branches, “limbing” felled trees, pruning, and more. A folding hand saw is even better; they…
5 Best Tools for Splitting Kindling
Kindling is important for getting a fire started, whether you’re out camping or using a wood-burning stove at home. For those of you heating your…
How Long to Dry Firewood: A Beginner’s Guide
When dry or “seasoned” firewood has a moisture content at or below 20%, its ready to burn. As for how long it takes to get…
Top 5 Hookaroons (Pickaroon) for Every Budget
A hookaroon is a clever wood handling tool every woodsman needs. Whether you’re moving rounds or stacking firewood, a hookaroon will keep you from bending…
Fiskars X7 Hatchet Review: Trash or Treasure?
The Fiskars X7 Hatchet has been around for several years now. Its popularity is growing and as such, I felt it appropriate to do a…
Best Splitting Axe for the Money
Splitting firewood is a task dreaded by most but having the right tool for the job will make this “chore” more of a delightful experience….
Types of Axes
During the 19th century, a wealth of different types of axes and patterns were established for use in felling timber, splitting logs, shaping lumber, and…
The Parts of an Axe
As you can see from the diagram above, there are many parts of an axe. In fact, so many parts that I couldn’t list them…