Videos tagged with Axe Technique

This video provides practical instruction on winter firemaking and wood processing in snowy conditions. It emphasizes safety, energy conservation through tool selection (saw over axe), and proper techniques for felling and cutting wood. The instructor highlights the importance of dry tinder, using fire starters like Trioxane, and building a fire platform to manage heat in deep snow. Key survival priorities, such as shelter before fire, are also discussed.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Gransfors Bruks Double Bit Axe by hickok45. It covers the axe's introduction, brand heritage from Sweden, technical details like maker's marks and handle branding, and its practical use in clearing a tree limb. The assessment highlights hickok45's high authority, casual yet informative tone, and deep appreciation for craftsmanship, referencing multi-generational tool use and Swedish manufacturing history.