Best Sharpeners For Keeping Your Axes Sharp

A sharp axe isn’t just safer, it’s more enjoyable to use. In this video, Tom from Sharpening Supplies walks you through the best options for sharpening axes, whether you’re restoring an old felling axe, tuning up a carving hatchet, or keeping a splitting maul in top shape. We’ll cover:

• Axe sharpening theory: bevel angles, convex grinds, and durability vs sharpness
• Power sharpeners like the Work Sharp Ken Onion Mk.2
• Portable options including diamond sharpeners
• Classic bench stones like the Norton India and Tradesman Utility Stone
• Maintenance tips with strops
• Bonus: Using the Tormek AX-40 Jig for precision axe sharpening

No matter if you’re a woodworker, carver, camper, or just splitting firewood, there’s a sharpening method here to fit your needs.