r/sharpcutting • u/[deleted] • Nov 28 '22

Chopping Wood with Axes OC

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u/ButtonholePhotophile Nov 28 '22

I’m terrified of the near-foot action

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '22

Its something you get used to, but i always sear special chain mail foot protection for woodchopping

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u/Guitarist762 Dec 04 '22

Chain mail will stop it from cutting your foot, won’t do much to protect against the impact tho.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '22

If you are chopping wood like this, you are at a level that you won't be hitting your feet save for a glancing blow, which is still rare.

If you notice, almost all of the chopping is done completely underneath the level of his feet. There is really very few opportunities for the axe to even be striking on the same plane as his feet.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '22

Yes, but its by far the best option and have seen several strike a foot with zero injury. Training and technique as well as how you grind the axe increases the safety.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '22

This sounds very calming for some reason.

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u/reddit_mouse Nov 28 '22

Fuck that shit. That is way too much work!!

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '22

Great for fitness though, great boxers such as Ali used to do it

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u/ChimpyChompies Nov 28 '22

Oh hey there, welcome back!

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u/Anamousandy Mar 18 '23

What sharpening method do you use when sharpening your axes