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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 ...

If you asked 100 experienced survivalists to name their must-have tools, it’s a safe bet that an axe would be on that list. A standard axe performs a surprising number of tasks around a campsite or in ...

While it’s not as elegant as a Best Made Axe, in true Gear Patrol colors, Fiskars does deliver wood-splitting Armageddon with their 7854 Super Splitting Axe ($40). With its 28-Inch Handle and ...

Splitting wood for the coming winter isn’t just great exercise. It can be a time for reflection and even meditation. There is something deeply satisfying in seeing the pile of split wood grow larger ...

There’s nothing cozier than a fireplace or wood-burning stove in the winter. Yes, it can be a pain to chop all that wood, but think about it like this: you’ll get ripped and cut your heating bill at ...