Splitting wood for the coming winter isn’t just great exercise. It can be a time for reflection and even meditation. There is something deeply satisfying in seeing the pile of split wood grow larger ...

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No matter how you slice it, chopping up firewood isn’t easy, but a good splitting axe makes all the difference. These tools come in different styles, lengths, and weights, so you have plenty of ...

It is wood splitting season, and the time of year I love best. There is a Zen aspect to splitting wood, and indeed, a Zen proverb says: “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After ...

In the southern Appalachians, where I live, fall means primo mountain-bike conditions and car camping without the mosquitos. It’s the beginning of bouldering season and arguably the best time to take ...

A quiet look at traditional wood splitting in a rural setting using the Viking Wood Splitter. Follow Nicole Coenen as she puts the Viking splitting sword to work and shows how efficient simple tools ...

Step into rural life as wood is split by hand using the Viking Wood Splitter. Watch Nicole Coenen work through seasoned logs ...