Three Things You Should Never do With Your Axe
A Quality Axe Can Last a Lifetime of use with proper care. But there are three things you should never do with your axe. #1 Never Use it to cut anything harder than woodAxes are designed to cut, chop and split wood. Hitting an axe against metal, rock, ice, antler or...
Four Forged in Fire Controversies
I'm a fan of the History Channel show Forged in Fire. As of this writing I've seen every episode up to and including Season 8 Episode 15. The show is educational and it is in a competition format but it is primarily entertainment. Forged in Fire is not a standardized...
Headhunter Axe on Forged in Fire
Season 8, Episode 10 "Headhunter's Revenge" is one of the many Forged in Fire episodes featuring an axe but the first in this season. The Headhunter Axe, according to Forged in Fire, is a tool and weapon from the Igorot tribe who hailed from the mountains in the...
What is the Difference Between an Axe and a Maul?
Axe and MaulBoth an axe and a maul are two axe types used to chop (or split) wood. Most axes intended for splitting wood have a more wedge like shape. Axes intended to split wood that feature a more wedge like bit are known as splitting axes (Klyvyxa). A maul, also...
Japanese Ono on Forged in Fire
The Japanese Ono is a Samurai war Axe. Season 7, Episode 33 "Japanese Ono" is one of the many Forged in Fire episodes featuring an axe. The Ono according to forged in fire is a 17th century battle axe used by the Samurai reaching nearly 6 feet long. The Ono (斧) is...
Swedish Axe Makers
Gransfors Bruk, Wetterlings and Hults Bruk are the three major Swedish Axe Makers that have remained in operation over the decades.
Tomahawk and Bowie on Forged in Fire
A classic of the mid 1700's American frontier the Tomahawk is a hatchet and utility axe. Season 7, Episode 32 "Tomahawk and Bowie" is one of the many Forged in Fire episodes featuring an axe. The design of the Tomahawk is of European origin, specifically France, and...
Shangaan Axe on Dual Survival
The Shangaan Axe on Dual Survival can be found in Season 3, Episode 3 "On the Menu". The two survivalists and hosts Joseph Teti and Cody Lundin don't carry personal knives this time. They are in a game preserve in South Africa and find what looks to be an authentic...
Swedish Axe on Dual Survival
There is a Swedish Axe on Dual Survival. I used to be a fan of the Discovery Channel show Dual Survival. I stopped watching it when Cody Lundin was unjustly fired from the show. However, I still enjoy watching the early seasons when Cody was still one of the hosts....
Tabar-Shishpar on Forged in Fire
Part axe, part mace, the Tabar-Shishpar is a cutting and bludgeoning weapon. Season 4, Episode 20 "Tabar-Shishpar" is one of the many Forged in Fire episodes featuring an axe.Season 4, Episode 20: “Tabar-Shishpar” (S04 EP20)In round one the smiths must forge blades...