{"id":465,"date":"2026-07-08T12:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/?page_id=465"},"modified":"2026-08-18T19:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:02:17","slug":"scout-axe-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/scout-axe-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Scout Axe Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Axe Safety and Handling For Scouts<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Discover essential techniques and safety tips for using axes effectively in bushcraft activities. Enhance your outdoor skills and ensure safe practices with our comprehensive guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--1ea53d41-9439-472c-8d8b-7bddb3bf9444\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf7d9<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Axe Safety Essentials<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--1ea53d41-9439-472c-8d8b-7bddb3bf9444\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue012<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Types of Axes Explained<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--1ea53d41-9439-472c-8d8b-7bddb3bf9444\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf018<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Wood Splitting Techniques<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--6ed8fd5c-62c5-4100-98c3-7b8b6d2c2ee6\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"852\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/axe-chopping-area\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Axe-Chopping-Area.png?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Axe Chopping Area\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Axe Chopping Area&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Axe Chopping Area&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Axe-Chopping-Area.png?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Axe-Chopping-Area.png?resize=1080%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Axe Chopping Area\" title=\"Axe Chopping Area\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Axe-Chopping-Area.png 1536w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Axe-Chopping-Area-1280x853.png 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Axe-Chopping-Area-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Axe-Chopping-Area-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1536px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-852\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"dsm_animated_gradient_text_0 dsm_animated_gradient_text et_pb_module\"><span class=\"dsm_animated_gradient_text\">What can you See?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Only One at a Time<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"RAqNac_2t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Stance:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> Stand with your feet spread apart ensuring you don't overextend<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"RAqNac_32\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Aim:<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/strong> Place the log you are splitting on the <em class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO#Mkm8ud\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"RAqNac_33\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">far<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/em> side of the block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Footwear:<\/strong> Safe Boots or Strong Shoe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand Axes:<\/strong> If you are using a smaller hand axe or hatchet, crouch or kneel on one knee to ensure control and protect your lower body from glancing blows so that the choping block keeps you safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fuel Stock:<\/strong> Divide your area into three distinct piles: unsplit logs, the active block, and the final split wood or kindling known as a Graded wood pile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Does a Scout need to chop wood?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If you want to teach choping as many do follow our safe tips, But why dose a scout need to swing an axe when Wood Splitting Techniques and be easier\u00a0and safer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ba4a6336-701f-47b8-bf5c-09da0ce28016\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Safer Axe Guidelines<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Before using an axe, always inspect it for any damage or loose parts. Ensure the head is securely attached to the handle and the blade is sharp. Wear protective gear, including such as sturdy boots, to minimize the risk of injury.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--92716280-2ae8-4a3a-8254-2d5a51101853\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0504de1e-f5ff-4281-ba60-cbbe4edf98bc\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Use a secure chopping block, wear sturdy, closed-toe boots and eye protection, and ensure your axe is sharp. Never swing above your head, and keep a wide, kneeling stance so missed swings hit the ground. \u2713<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--92716280-2ae8-4a3a-8254-2d5a51101853\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0504de1e-f5ff-4281-ba60-cbbe4edf98bc\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Safer still is using an axe splitting with a maul. Guidelines prioritize body positioning, controlled mechanics, and wood placement to completely eliminate the risk of the blade striking your legs or feet.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"header2\">\u2611<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--f0c675ea-2574-4d0e-b725-30f8550a8550\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Mastering Wood Splitting<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Effective Techniques for Safe and Efficient Wood Splitting<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center preset--module--divi-text--2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Splitting wood is an essential skill for any outdoor enthusiast, To split wood efficiently, use Wooden Mallet (sometimes called a wooden maul) axe on a wide, knee-high chopping block. Position logs as far back on the block as possible to prevent deflections, the Axe across the wood you want to split, then hit the axe with the wooden maul to split the wood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Splitting-With-a-Hand-Axe-2.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Splitting with a Wood maul<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span>You could say you are batoning with an axe. Always use a wooden baton, never hit the back of your axe with anything metal. Hold the axe in your non dominant hand and the <\/span><span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Wooden Maul <\/span><span>in your dominant hand. Holding the axe across your body and the wood to be split at the back of your chopping block, hit the back of the axe to split the wood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_1 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-and-Splitting-with-a-Axe.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Hand and Block Splitting with an Axe<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Using a small hatchet for splitting kindling requires keeping your hands clear of the strike zone. Use a branch as long as the axe. Place the axe on the wood and lift the entire unit, bringing it down against the chopping block together. Leave the axe in the block and move the wood sideways to split it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_2 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Batoning-Knife-and-Baton.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Batoning (Knife and Baton)<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Knife Batoning is a bushcraft technique used to split small pieces of wood by striking the back (spine) of a sturdy, fixed-blade knife with a wooden baton. It is useful for producing kindling when an axe is not suitable for smaller work. Use a full tang knife, a fixed-blade knife where the steel of the blade continues all the way through the handle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_3 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Across-Log-Splitting.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Across Log Splitting<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Splitting wood across another log is a simple and effective technique used in bushcraft and Scouting when a chopping block is not available. The supporting log raises the wood off the ground, helping to protect the axe edge while providing a stable surface for splitting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--8c21dae4-c59d-4c2b-958c-0e045c7f06d6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Understanding Different Types of Tool Axes<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_7 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1064\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/hand-axe-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-Axe-1.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 17 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784366662&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00096899224806202&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hand Axe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-Axe-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-Axe-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-Axe-1.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-Axe-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-Axe-1-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hand-Axe-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1064\" title=\"Hand Axe\" alt=\"Hand axe safe use in scouting and bushcraft\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Hand Axe<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>In Scouting and bushcraft, a small hand axe is often referred to as a <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"640\">hatchet<\/strong>. It is well suited to light-duty work but should always be used in a designated chopping area while wearing appropriate footwear and following safe axe-handling practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_8 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1083\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/small-forest-axe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Small-Forest-Axe.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 17 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784373471&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00055187637969095&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Small Forest Axe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Small-Forest-Axe.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Small-Forest-Axe.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Small-Forest-Axe.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Small-Forest-Axe-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Small-Forest-Axe-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Small-Forest-Axe-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1083\" title=\"Small Forest Axe\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Small Forest Axe<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>A <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"84\">Small Forest Axe<\/strong> is one of the most versatile tools for bushcraft and Scouting. It is larger than a hand axe or hatchet but smaller and lighter than a full-sized felling axe, making it ideal for camp use and woodland activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_9 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1085\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/felling-axe-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Felling-Axe.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Felling Axe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Felling Axe&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Felling-Axe.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Felling-Axe.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Felling Axe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Felling-Axe.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Felling-Axe-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Felling-Axe-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Felling-Axe-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" title=\"Felling Axe\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Felling Axe<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>A felling axe is used for heavier tree\u00a0 work, primarily designed for cutting across the grain of wood when felling trees. <strong>Not intended for splitting firewood on a chopping block<\/strong> and should only be used by trained Scouts or adult leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_10 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1089\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/billhook\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Billhook.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 17 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784373538&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00057903879559931&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Billhook\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Billhook.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Billhook.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Billhook.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Billhook-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Billhook-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Billhook-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" alt=\"Felling Axe\" title=\"Billhook\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Billhook<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>A <strong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"68\">billhook<\/strong> is a traditional woodland cutting tool used for managing woodland, preparing firewood, and shaping timber. It has a short handle with a heavy, curved blade that is designed for powerful, controlled cutting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_11 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1087\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/carving-axe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 17 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784373517&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00038299502106473&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Carving Axe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Carving Axe&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carving Axe\" title=\"Carving Axe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1087\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Carving Axe<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"190\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"17\">carving axe<\/strong> is a specialised axe designed for <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"89\">shaping, carving, and hewing wood<\/strong> with precision. It is commonly used in bushcraft, green woodworking, and traditional woodworking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_12 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1087\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/carving-axe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 17 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784373517&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00038299502106473&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Carving Axe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Carving Axe&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carving Axe\" title=\"Carving Axe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carving-Axe-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1087\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Carving Axe<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"190\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"17\">carving axe<\/strong> is a specialised axe designed for <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"89\">shaping, carving, and hewing wood<\/strong> with precision. It is commonly used in bushcraft, green woodworking, and traditional woodworking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_13 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/froe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Froe.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 17 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784373743&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00046104195481789&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Froe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Froe.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Froe.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Froe.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Froe-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Froe-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Froe-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1091\" title=\"Froe\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">A Froe<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"10\">froe<\/strong> (sometimes mistakenly called a <em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"52\">froe axe<\/em>) is <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"80\">not actually an axe<\/strong>. It is a traditional woodworking tool used to <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"157\">split wood along the grain<\/strong>, making it ideal for splitting wood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_14 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1093\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/adze\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Adze.jpg?fit=5712%2C4284&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5712,4284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 17 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784373568&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00055187637969095&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Adze\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Adze&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Adze&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Adze.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Adze.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Adze\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Adze.jpg 5712w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Adze-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Adze-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Adze-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 5712px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1093\" title=\"Adze\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Adze<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"190\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">An adze is a traditional woodworking tool with a cutting edge mounted at right angles to the handle. Unlike an axe, which cuts vertically into wood, an adze is swung downward to shape, smooth, and hollow timber.<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scout-Bushcraft-Axe-Lesson-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Scout Bushcraft Axe Lesson Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scout-Bushcraft-\u2013-RA-for-Axe-Use-and-Safety-Session.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">RA for Axe Use and Safety Session<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--333b8a65-5730-490d-b80e-51611171c668\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Want to Learn More?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"887\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/screenshot\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wilderness-Axe-Skills-and-Campcraft-By-Paul-Kirtley.jpg?fit=400%2C476&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,476\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wilderness-Axe-Skills-and-Campcraft-By-Paul-Kirtley.jpg?fit=400%2C476&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wilderness-Axe-Skills-and-Campcraft-By-Paul-Kirtley.jpg?resize=400%2C476&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"Screenshot\" width=\"400\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wilderness-Axe-Skills-and-Campcraft-By-Paul-Kirtley.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wilderness-Axe-Skills-and-Campcraft-By-Paul-Kirtley.jpg?resize=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-887\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0504de1e-f5ff-4281-ba60-cbbe4edf98bc\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Having covered the basics there is always more to learn. Bushcraft is a journey that never ends...<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Quite simply the best but on this subject i have ever seen, check out<span>\u00a0Paul Kirtley. All about the skills he also have a great\u00a0Paul Kirtley Podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--c34dec4a-f76d-4c50-bb7e-b3aa21f11d19\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Follow<\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_0 et_pb_social_media_follow et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_0 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-facebook et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61590793817008\" class=\"icon\" title=\"Follow on Facebook\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_name\">Follow<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_1 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-youtube et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BuscraftScouts\" class=\"icon\" title=\"Follow on Youtube\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_name\">Follow<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_2 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-twitter et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/coutsbushcraft\" class=\"icon\" title=\"Follow on X\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_name\">Follow<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_3 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-instagram et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bushcraft.scouts\/\" class=\"icon\" title=\"Follow on Instagram\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_name\">Follow<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"\/contact-scouts-bushcraft\">Contact Page<\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--c34dec4a-f76d-4c50-bb7e-b3aa21f11d19\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Policys<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module 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Scouts UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft-tomahawks.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bushcraft Tomahawks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--c34dec4a-f76d-4c50-bb7e-b3aa21f11d19\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Scouing Links<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--c34dec4a-f76d-4c50-bb7e-b3aa21f11d19\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/scoutsbushcraft.org.uk\/links\/\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Recommended Links<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexscouts.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Essex Scouts\">Essex Scouts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scouts.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" 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