Having a serviceable axe to split wood is important if you want to experience outdoor camp fires or need wood for your indoor fireplace. However, grabbing any old axe will not always do the trick. Instead of putting more strain and more pain on your body with a dull axe or a splitting maul, opt for a genuine splitting axe from Husqvarna or Fiskars to give you the best experience possible. These axes are built sharp and primarily to split wood with one swing of the axe. Unlike other axes, they come sharp and won't stick in the wood and become stuck. There are axe models for small pieces of wood (chopping wood) or a forest/bushing axe for making your way through thick brush in the forest. Finding a splitting axe that will do the trick on day one every time you need it to is not easy. So make sure you take the time to invest in one that will achieve your desired goals and last for the long haul.