Article List
This is just an easy way to see all the articles on the site, listed in one place. Sorted by category.
Axes & Hatchets
Hands-on reviews, comparisons, line-ups, and testing of new axes.
- Hultafors Premium vs Standard Axes (Hands-on)
- Choosing a Hatchet For Yard Work (hands-on comparison)
- Gerber vs Fiskars Axes: Are They the Same?
- Are Fiskars Axes Any Good? (explained with pics)
- Best Fiskars Hatchet For Kindling (tested with pics)
- Hults Bruk vs Hultafors Axes – Differences Explained
- Is There a Good Canadian Axe? – Here Are Your Options
- Which Fiskars Splitting Axe: How to Choose (I own them all)
- Fiskars Hatchet Comparison to Help You Decide
- Axe or Hatchet: What’s Best For Camping? (explained)
- How To Choose a Fiskars Axe (compared with pics)
- Fiskars Splitting Axe vs IsoCore Maul – Which Do You Need?
- The Best Axe Brands At All Prices Points
- What Does a Good Axe Cost?: $25-300 Axes Compared with pics.
- How to Choose a Hatchet for Camping
- Why Gransfors Bruks (and Other Premium Axes) Cost More
- What Makes An Axe Good For Splitting Wood (Sizes and Shapes)
- Fiskars X5 vs Gerber Pack Axe (Why the X5 wins every time)
- Gerber Pack Hatchet Long-term Review: Wasted Effort
- Gransfors Small Forest Axe vs Hults Bruk / Hultafors
- Tips for Storing Your Axe in Your Vehicle
- Long-Term Gerber 9-inch Hatchet Review: It’s Awesome
- Fiskars X5 Long-Term Review: My Go-To Pack Axe
- Do axes come sharp? (What you need to know)
- What makes a hatchet or axe good for throwing.
- How to Carry Your Axe Properly: Dos and Don’ts
- Backpacking Smart: Why I Take a Hatchet
- JXE JXO Hatchet Review: It’s Not Pretty
- Gransfors Bruk Outdoor Axe vs Small Forest Axe
- Yankee vs Montreal Axes: What’s the Difference?
- Splitting Axe vs Maul – Which Do You Need?
- Felling Axe vs Splitting Axe: Understand the Differences
- Lexivon V9 Hatchet Review: A Budget Fiskars X5
- Fiskars Mini-Maul Review: Limit Your Expectations
- The Best Splitting Axes Available in Canada
- Axe Type Encyclopedia: 120+ Axes Illustrated & Explained
Axe Craft & Care
Axe craft is a great hobby whether you are tuning an axe, or restoring an axe yourself.
- Complete Guide to Axe Wedges [Illustrated]
- How to Paint an Axe Head: Tips For The Best Results
- How to Remove Varnish From an Axe or Tool Handle (with pictures)
- How to Oil Finish an Axe Handle (for the best results)
- Keep Your Axe Head From Loosening
- 9 Best Ways To Find Vintage Axes (with tips)
- Make Your Own Axe Wax – 3 Easy Recipes
- How Axe Heads Stay On (Illustrated)
- How to Rust-Proof Your Axe
- Do you Need Axe Wax? When & How to Use it
- 6 Ways To Tell The Top Of An Axe Head
- How To Remove An Axe Head (with pics)
- How Thick Should An Axe Handle Be? Answered.
- How To Properly Thin An Axe Handle
- Should Your Axe Be Shaving Sharp? (explained)
- How to Custom Paint an Axe Handle
- How to Make an Axe Handle – A Detailed Guide With Pictures
- Using RAW Linseed Oil (Not Boiled) for Axe Handles
- Don’t Put a Lanyard on Your Axe: It’s Dangerous
- How to Store Your Axe the Right Way
- Where to Buy Good Axe Handles & What to Expect
- What Makes a Good Axe Handle & What to Look For
- How to Fix a Loose Axe Head (And How Not Too)
- How to Char or “Fire Harden” an Axe Handle
- Complete Guide to Axe Handle Finishes
- How to Make a Leather Overstrike Guard for an Axe
Axe Use
Guides for axe use with tips and tricks learned through hard use and collaborating with experts.
- Make Your Own Axe Wax – 3 Easy Recipes
- Can a Machete Chop Wood?
- Easy Campsite Kindling – No Dirt or Axe Damage
- Dangers of Axes and Hatchets: Risks Explained
- How to Carry Your Axe Properly: Dos and Don’ts
- Don’t Put a Lanyard on Your Axe: It’s Dangerous
- Straight vs Curved Axe Handles: Which is Best?
- Why you Should Split Wood Green (mostly).
- How to Carve with an Axe: Techniques, Process & Tips
History & Facts
There’s some stuff you just need to know. Knowledge and facts about axes, axe designs, and use.
- Complete Guide to Axe Wedges [Illustrated]
- 17 Common Axe Questions (answered)
- 9 Best Ways To Find Vintage Axes (with tips)
- Why Axes Have Curved Blades – Illustrated
- How Axe Heads Stay On (Illustrated)
- Is There a Good Canadian Axe? – Here Are Your Options
- Can a Machete Chop Wood?
- 6 Ways To Tell The Top Of An Axe Head
- How Thick Should An Axe Handle Be? Answered.
- 3 Reasons Axes Have Notches (with pics & diagrams)
- What Makes An Axe Good For Splitting Wood (Sizes and Shapes)
- The 3 Simple Machines in an Axe (+ bonus answer)
- What makes a hatchet or axe good for throwing.
- The Pulaski Tool: What to Know & How They are Used
- How Axe Heads are Made: Traditional and Modern Methods
- Straight vs Curved Axe Handles: Which is Best?
- Felling Axe vs Splitting Axe: Understand the Differences
- Historic Canadian Axe Brand Archive
- Axe Type Encyclopedia: 120+ Axes Illustrated & Explained
