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 ...

You may have seen a hack for sharpening your axe on YouTube, but our expert carpenter says you should avoid the method, and follow some simple advice instead.

Watch as an old, rusty axe gets a second life in this detailed restoration and modification project. See the complete ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I love splitting wood by hand. For me, it takes me back to a time in my life with my father and brothers ...

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 ...