Axe Techniques: Firewood Splitting On Snow
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- paulkirtley.co.uk
The amount of firewood required in the northern forest in winter demands the use of an axe.
You need to have a repertoire of axe techniques that include being able to safely split logs on snow as well as easily produce kindling.
The latter may seem simple but I've seen some frightening techniques where people are literally playing chicken with their own fingers.
This video covers some key techniques for splitting firewood on snow.
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I really like how you are making kindling, it's a safe technique especially for beginners who aren't familiar with a hatchet. Very cool, thanks for making this video!
A great recent team up video with the TA Outdoors gent brings me here and I'll start at the beginning. :)
you saved me so much time while snowshoe camping!
Hi Wintertrekker, agreed - it does require repetitive and consistent application of best practice. Lapses of concentration are not an option. Getting this across to people who have not been around axes much can sometimes be hard. I'm glad that, again, we are singing from the same hymn sheet as it were.
For someone who has never used an axe before this is very helpful and safe. Thank you!
You're welcome. Please take care with the between-the-legs technique if you are not used to using an axe. All the best, Paul
Hi there Fjallspirit, thanks for your comments here and on my channel. I hope to make some more videos soon :)
...comment continued: I really like your last message of thinking about the safety (i.e. stance, direction of swing, angle of swing, etc) for each and every cut. This is the mental discipline I teach also - knowing where the follow through is going to be, and where the potential bounce might occur, and making sure you are out of the way of that swing and bounce. It has to be considered on each and every swing. That is hard to teach, but an essential message. Subbed ya!
Really great stuff! Good information videotaped well. Clear and concise. i love it. Thanks!
Mike W Thanks. This was the first video I made.
WOW! It was really well done.
Thanks! Glad you like it. I made this video a few months ago but only just found the time to sort out a CZcams channel and upload it.
Let me know how you get on with the folding bucksaw...
Say Heah Paul, For my B'Day, I got some Bush Craft Gear. First of all, I had to send back my Husqvarna All Purpose Forest Axe, it had a defective I. For me too dangerous. I exchanged it for a Ochsenkopf Axe OX 620 H-1257. It will be used on our extended winter trips, I also had a Baldric Strap to carry it. But I also got a 24"Council Wood Craft Pack Axe with the Heavy Duty yl sheath and Sling. It's replacing my G. B. Small Forest Axe for my cold weather use, The Small Forest Axe I will use in milder weather. It's always a pleasure running into to you. Job well done.
And always a pleasure hearing from you Paulie. Go well my friend.
Paul Kirtley Thanx You, I really enjoy your video's and your newsletter. ,, .
Hi there. Yes, this works well whenever you don't have a chopping block. A good technique to have in your repertoire.
Thanks for your comment. The axe is a Small Forest Axe.
Great video Paul thanks for sharring
You're very welcome my friend!
Well shown. The between the legs method is excellent and safe, and a good option for that shorter handled axe. However it requires rigorous mental discipline to always have those feet out in front. I worry about a lapse of concentration for some folks, not staying in front. For flat end saw-cut blocks, I still prefer the upright method on snow, wide bent knee stance, where the arc of the swing on a longer axe is directed into the snow - however it has an edge destruction risk if it hits rock.
These northern videos are great Paul!
+WELSBY ROOTS Glad you like them Dave. Cheers!
Yep, measure twice and cut once as the old tailor's saying goes. Even more important here. Subbed you back!
The woman on "Alone" who cut her hand while splitting kindling would have lasted a lot longer had she known your technique. I saw this video 2-3 years ago, and have used that kindling technique ever since. It makes me cringe when I see people using the "top down" method like she was doing.
You are crazy smart. Thank you!
I always just split long 1 meter pieces of wood in half using wood wedges and then saw it down to length and split it down further if neccesary but it's nice to know these kinds of techniques just in case.
My pleasure! :)
Techniques efficaces et quel beau paysage, ou est-ce?
Merci du partage
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En suède. Merci pour votre bon commentaire.
another excellent video, thanks Paul :-)
Thanks Elen :-)
Thanks for sharing bub
great skill and fun to do, make more video's please!! :D
Say Heah Paul, Job well done, , ,
+paulie 4x Cheers
Very good, thanks Paul :-)
Hello Paul, great video. Is this Spruce you are splitting?
Hello! This is Scot's pine, Pinus sylvestris. This was also my first CZcams video :-)
Where is this?
Are you using a GB Small Forest Axe Paul?
In this video yes. Longer handles make this technique difficult/impractical but there is an alternative to the side for an axe with a longer handle. I believe there is a clip of the latter alternative technique in another of my videos but I actually don't recall which one at the moment.
Glad you like it :-)
what axe are you using in this video?
Christopher Facendola Hi Christopher, it's a Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe in this video. All the best, Paul
Where are you ? Sweden?
Looks like they didn’t respond yet 🥲
that would suck if you accidentally whacked yourself in the nuts splitting wood like that
Joseph Foster Yes, so don't do it with an axe that has a longer handle than this! :-)
Horrible for your back.
My back is fine but I appreciate it might not suit everyone. All the best, Paul
that's how miners split firewood in the tunnel to cook their pancakes in the morning hahahaha seriously folks don't use that method to split wood. just stand one block on another and give er.