Axe

tools · history · wood

Ancient invention.. Axes have been used by humans for thousands of years to shape and cut wood, making them one of our oldest and most important tools.

Simple but clever.. An axe has two main parts: a sharp blade head and a handle that you grip, working together to deliver powerful, focused cuts.

Wood worker's best friend.. Axes help people harvest timber, split logs into smaller pieces, and shape wood for building houses, furniture, and fires.

Strength and control.. To use an axe well, you swing it with your body's momentum rather than just arm strength, letting the weight of the blade do most of the work.

Many shapes exist.. Different axes are designed for different jobs, like felling trees, splitting kindling, or precise carving, each with its own blade shape and size.