{"id":516,"date":"2021-08-02T16:16:07","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T16:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainlywoodwork.com\/?p=516"},"modified":"2022-02-16T18:01:56","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T18:01:56","slug":"best-wood-for-axe-handles-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainlywoodwork.com\/best-wood-for-axe-handles-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Wood for Axe Handles – A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An axe has two main components, the handle, and the head. Both have to be of good quality and design if you want your axe to perform optimally. Using a poorly made axe with the wrong species of wood for the handle will take the fun out of chopping and will leave you exhausted in no time. So in this article, I will show you what wood you should consider for your next axe handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best wood to use for an axe handle is Hickory. Hickory is generally regarded as the best wood for axe handles because of its combination of strength and flexibility. Hickory can handle massive shocks without breaking and has the right amount of flexibility which makes the axe efficient to work with.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hickory is generally regarded as the best wood for axe handles, one of the main reasons is that it has been used for centuries and was highly valued by the loggers in the 1800\u2019s. But Hickory is not the only option you have when you want a new handle for your axe. You actually have a lot of options, and woods with different properties and strengths. So let\u2019s explore the best wood for axe handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n