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How to Repair an Ax
Keep the corners on your ax or hatchet handles trimmed to avoid the handle splitting. Also, a broken handle can be burned out of an ax or hatchet head as illustrated.
The illustration above shows how to make a replacement handle for your ax or hatchet. Be sure to use the wedge to hold the handle in the head securely.
Remove all burrs and knicks in your blades by first using a file and then a wet stone. A sharp blade is safer than a dull one.
A blade should have the shape of the last blade above (C), A is too pointed and B is too blunt. A properly formed blade will make cutting easier.
Tags - wilderness survival, wilderness survival skills, camping, hunting, ax repair
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