With a nearly indestructible handle, this axe made chopping wood easier, faster, and more comfortable.

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The X11 is a splitting ax, which means it’s designed primarily ...

The Gerber Gator Combo Axe, shown here in a recall issued in 2011. (Courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) The parent company of Tigard's Gerber Legendary Blades has agreed to pay $2 ...

It’s wildfire season in New Mexico and my tinder-choked yard needed clearing before a spark and gale-force westerlies did the job for me, taking my house along for the ride. To start hacking away, I ...

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 ...

Do you need an ax for modern life? I'd argue for a flexible interpretation of the word need here. You need an ax, or something in a similar category, for your soul. Thoreau would say that splitting ...

There’s nothing cozier than a fireplace or wood-burning stove in the winter. Yes, it can be a pain to chop all that wood, but think about it like this: you’ll get ripped and cut your heating bill at ...