Dead-blow hammers are well-known in the construction industry for minimizing rebound. [Jacob Fischer] is on a mission to bring this concept to splitting axes. Over the course of several months, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hults Bruk Spika, Stihl MS 212 C-BE, and Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe are among the best outdoor tools of 2025. Axes, saws, and ...

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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 ...

In the southern Appalachians, where I live, fall means primo mountain-bike conditions and car camping without the mosquitos. It’s the beginning of bouldering season and arguably the best time to take ...

What looks like a simple task - splitting wood, quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Swinging an axe for hours, fatigue starts to kick in, and one wrong move can change everything. A ...

A splitting block is more than just for convenience sake – it is also a safer way to split wood and is better on sensitive backs. The Woodland Homestead (Storey Publishing, 2015) by Brett McLeod is ...

These are the best outdoor tools—including chainsaws, hand saws, axes, and shovels—to help you clear downed trees, dig out fires, and chop firewood. Axes, saws, and shovels don’t get as much pocket ...