A Beginner’s Guide for How To Throw An Axe

How to Use an Axe: A Guide to Proper and Safe Chopping - Awesome Axes

Axe Safety Isn’t Seasonal Whether it’s January or July, how you use your axe matters—and one bad swing can ruin your whole trip. In Into the Winter, I go over key axe safety tips that apply year-round: always split on a solid stump anvil, and if your axe handle is under 21"—like most pack axes—split on a knee. It keeps the blade away from your legs and gives you more control with short handles. My rule? Under 21", I’m kneeling. Every time. 🪓 Skill and discipline turn tools into assets. Don’t cu