The right axe for you is the one you feel most comfortable with. A good starting point for the size of your axe starts with the handle. Ideally you want the length of the handle to go from the ground ...

No matter how you slice it, chopping firewood isn’t easy, but a good splitting axe makes all the difference. Wood splitting tools come in a wide array of styles, lengths, and weights, so you have ...

The best axes will serve their owner for decades, so choose wisely. You’re likely to own whatever axe you buy for many years. GearJunkie testers have deep experience with axes. Tester Nick Lefoert has ...

Splitting Wedges: The most basic splitter is a simple metal wedge that you hammer into a log with a sledgehammer or maul. They’re cheap and portable, but also require the most amount of strength to ...