The repetitive motion and high amount of energy required are demanding, and the concussive force from blow after blow can really set a pair of shoulders aching. As if that wasn't hard enough, you have to twist the axe out of the wood if it doesn't split on the first try...and there's always the risk of injury.
The basic shape and design of the axe hasn't changed in, well, millennia, as attested to by archaeological discoveries worldwide.
At least, that was accurate until an enterprising Finn decided to reconsider the way we chop wood. The result is the Vipukirves, an axe that allows people to work smart, not hard.
In addition, it's safer to use than a conventional axe, and the design will turn heads even if the speed of your wood chopping skills doesn't. The Vipukirves may just become a must-have in every woodshed and handyman's truck.
Take a look at the video below and tell us what you think.
The meteorological department of the Civil Aviation Authority said that Thursday’s weather is expected to be cloudy and rainy with thunderstorms, high winds, and a decrease in temperatures.
The department added that snow is expected to fall at an altitude of 1000 meters and above during the day, noting that it will reach an altitude of 600 meters on Thursday overnight.
So best to stock up on firewood!