How To Split Wood Using An Axe Or A Knife

How To Split Wood Using An Axe Or A Knife

Knives and axes are both great for making fire wood. Bush craft expert Simon Ellar demonstrates how to cut wood, both large and small, whilst camping.

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Step 1:

Knife technique

Place the blade of your knife over the end of a piece of wood, which is a little narrower than the blade itself.

Try to use a knife with a full tang, meaning the blade extends all the way into the handle.

Hit the top of the blade with a heavy item, such as another piece of wood.

Hit the tip of the blade which should be protruding from the woods side, until the log is split all the way through.

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Step 2:

Hatchet technique

With larger pieces of wood, a good axe and a strong hit in the centre of the wood you are trying to split should be fine.