American Axe: The Tool That Shaped a Continent
Oct 2020 · Sold by Storey Publishing, LLC
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From hand-forged axes of the Viking conquests to the American homesteader’s felling axe, discover the tool that has shaped human history like few others.
American Axe pays tribute to this iconic instrument of settlement and industry, with rich history, stunning photography, and profiles of the most collectible vintage axes such as The Woodslasher, Keen Cutter, and True Temper Perfect. Combining his experiences as a forester, axe collector, and former competitive lumberjack, author Brett McLeod conveys the allure of this deceptively simple woodcutting implement and celebrates the resurging interest in its story and use.
From hand-forged axes of the Viking conquests to the American homesteader’s felling axe, discover the tool that has shaped human history like few others.
American Axe pays tribute to this iconic instrument of settlement and industry, with rich history, stunning photography, and profiles of the mo...
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Noah Scribner
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July 19, 2024
I own the physical version of this book, and I have met Brett McLeod as he taught at Paul Smith's when my brother attended. Brett's coverage of different types of axes, their uses, their historical, cultural, and personal significance, and the great amount of photos included in this book make it a winner for any axe nut, lumber jack or lumber jill, whether collegiate, professional or even just former. His wisdom of unique níche axes like "The Sleeper Axe", "Chainsaw Axe", and other unique and even quirky designs, make the book and interesting and genuinely fun read. Would highly recommend for any wood worker, hunter, or outdoor enthusiast.
Clinton Johnson
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January 26, 2025
Super enjoyable read. If you're becoming an (as the author terms it) "axe-aholic" then this book will be just what you're looking for. Two thumbs up!!
Travis Gagne
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August 11, 2023
Great book, gives out awesome pointers and all around history of the stuff you're interested in!
About the author
Brett McLeod is the author of American Axe and The Woodland Homestead and an avid axe collector and restorer. Before becoming a forestry professor and coach of the woodsmen’s team at Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondack Park, he was a professional competitive lumberjack in the Stihl Ironjack Series and competed in the Stihl Timbersports Collegiate Series. He lives in northern New York with his wife and his collection of 200 vintage axes.
Brett McLeod is the author of American Axe and The Woodland Homestead and an avid axe collector and restorer. Before becoming a forestry professor and coach of the woodsmen’s team at Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondack Park, he was a professional competitive lumberjack in the Stihl Ironjack Se...
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