Depending on the type of axe, it can have various properties and designs, so it's important to understand which one to use.

Curiously we haven’t seen too many log splitting hacks here on the blog. [KH4] built an incredible cross bladed axe back in 2015, but that’s about it. There are a ton of commercial firewood ...

One option for chopping big logs is to use a splitting maul. These long-handled tools have a much wider and heavier cutting head.

We also reviewed the Best Axes for Splitting Wood for those looking for a heavier-duty splitting tool. It's important to us ...