Between the experience I’ve gained and the size of my axe collection, I feel that I can comfortably discuss some observations in splitting different types of wood with a variety of axe patterns. This video will be useful to you if you are looking for the right type of axe to buy or if you are like me and enjoy picking up helpful tips in axe use. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Splitting Mauls, The Best for Beginners 01:55 The Demise of the Maul 02:42 A Unique Splitting Tool 03:49 Felling Axes 04:30 A Sharp Tool Requires Skill 04:43 The Flick Technique 05:29 Cruiser Doubles 05:56 Demise of the Flick 06:42 Splitting Axes 07:05 The Basque 08:05 Using a Splitting Block 08:29 Splitting Axes Don’t Like Pine (neither do I) 08:56 The Best Axes for Cordwood Challenge 09:51 Great for All Users 10:36 Outro