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Single Bit vs. Double Bit Axe: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Single Bit vs. Double Bit Axe: Which One Do You Actually Need?

If you are new to buying a serious axe, the single bit versus double bit question comes up fast. Two different tools, two different histories, and a surprising amount of internet disagreement about which is better. Most of that disagreement is people talking past each other because they are doing different jobs. The honest answer is that neither is better. They are built for different work. Once you know what work you are doing, the question answers itself. What Makes a Single Bit Axe a Single Bit Axe A single bit axe has a cutting edge on one side of...

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Double Bit Axe Handle: What You Need to Know

Double Bit Axe Handle: What You Need to Know

The double bit axe is one of the purest tools ever made. Two bits, one head, perfectly balanced, no wasted steel. The loggers who built this country's timber industry swore by it. A lot of guys still do. When the handle breaks or rots out, though, people run into the same problems. The hardware store doesn't have one. The ones online are confusing to size. And nobody seems to agree on whether the handle should be straight or curved. Here's the answer to all of that. Why the Handle Has to Be Straight This is the question that trips people...

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