Guest Post: My Snow and Nealley Discovery

Jason is a craftsman from California who recently bought a Snow and Nealley Hudson Bay head. He fitted it to a handmade olivewood handle. Below, he reviews his experience with the American steel axe head. When we talk about heritage there are many directions from which we come. This land I walk was first documented in 1769 by Spanish Conquistadors. Their memories we occasionally cross paths with, like the cougars that roam these hills. Down in this canyon Spanish treasure [...]

By |2018-10-27T14:14:46-04:00October 27th, 2018|Axe Experiences|0 Comments
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A Hudson Bay Axe in the Woods; Pictures from Work

When you pick up a Snow and Nealley axe, you'll notice one thing: it's a beautiful tool. The purposeful curves of the handle, the graceful taper of the head, the "Smyrna, Maine" burned into the wood serve to remind us that this axe was assembled by hand in a crafstman's shop, and is built with an awareness of its heritage. When I first started using my Hudson Bay, I wanted to make sure I didn't spoil its good looks. But [...]

By |2019-12-14T14:39:59-05:00September 3rd, 2018|Axe Experiences|0 Comments
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4 Tips for Better Wood Splitting

Do you love splitting firewood? The heft of the handle in your hand, the satisfying thwack as the wood gives under your maul, the pile of fresh pieces slowly growing—chopping wood can be a very satisfying experience. I'll admit that I never greatly enjoyed cutting firewood in the woods. Running a crosscut saw is pleasant work, but it is slow. And chainsaws, while interesting, are not really my thing. But I grew to like splitting wood. It's slow work, it's [...]

By |2018-02-10T23:45:06-05:00February 10th, 2018|Axe Experiences, Uncategorized|1 Comment
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