Splitting Axes
A splitting axe is a specialized tool designed to split wood by driving its wedge-shaped head down along the grain to cleave it apart. Unlike a felling axe that cuts across the grain, a splitting axe has a heavy, tapered head that forces the wood to separate. They are ideal for processing logs into … View more
Splitting Axes
A splitting axe is a specialized tool designed to split wood by driving its wedge-shaped head down along the grain to cleave it apart. Unlike a felling axe that cuts across the grain, a splitting axe has a heavy, tapered head that forces the wood to separate. They are ideal for processing logs into firewood and are often lighter and have a sharper edge than a splitting maul, which is used for heavier-duty tasks
