I just hopped on here to brag a little. I am learning to use a hand axe and have been struggling to use it. My husband has shown me some tips and today I got a good amount split for kindling! It felt pretty good! I was very proud of myself because it was cold today and we needed a fire in the house. If anyone has any tips for a beginner please comment below. Safety first! I always place the piece of wood at the back of the splitting round to catch the axe if it goes through the wood cleanly it will have lots of room to catch. Since it is a short hand axe it can be easy to hit your shin with.
