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Hafting an axe: DIY

Found in most any woodshed or canoe pack, or on the floorboard of most farm trucks, the axe is one of the most versatile tools available to the outdoors adventurer. A good axe can fell a tree, split kindling, hammer in a tent stake, butcher an animal, and, in the right hands, perform delicate tasks such as carving or food prep. Occasionally, Axe handles break, and replacing the handle can keep a well-worn axe-head in service and keep you from having to purchase a replacement. In this how we show you how to haft and axe

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How to Throw a Tomahawk

It’s dangerous, but if you have the time and space for a lot of practice, being able to throw a tomahawk and hit your target is a pretty satisfying skill to have.

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