Unique Ax Uses Physics to Make Wood Chopping Smarter, Not Harder

 

The heavier the ax head, the easier the wood chopping will be. Right?

Not necessarily. This ax seems to defy the laws of physics, but the metal is actually manipulated perfectly to create a better chopping surface.

The Finnish design balances the ax head with a piece of metal that forces it to the right after impact, assisting with the wood-splitting action.

 

“Yes, axes have existed since time immemorial, but apparently there’s still room for improvement,” Geek reported.

We agree. Splitting a log requires a more force than you might imagine, and Finnish inventor Heikki Kärnä created an ax that works more as a splitter, lever and wedge all at once.

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