Axe Books

Axe Makers of North America (A Collection of Axe History and Manufacturers) by Allen Klenman. Also review the second edition as revised by Axe expert Larry McPhail for further information.

Larry McPhail
2855 H St. Rd
Blaine, WA 98230
 
bigox said:
Has anyone read "The Axe Book: The Lore and Science of the woodcutter" by Cook or "The Axe Wielders Handbook" by Beaudry?
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I think Beaudry's "Axe Wielders Handbook" is an excellent book. He doesn't cover felling as well as Mors Kochanski's "Bushcraft" but otherwise it's a much more comprehensive book than Kochanski's chapter on axecraft. I doubt there are many people alive today who have as much experience as Beaudry does with an axe. He was a 1970s back-to-the-lander who bought 12 acres of Maine woods and an axe and built himself a home. And then built himself another one.

The book covers everything from handle replacement to the basics of building a log cabin. Although much of the material might be considered introductory to an experienced axe user, it's still an interesting read to learn about the considerable experience of a man who has had a life-long love affair with the axe.

I saw Beaudry's exhibit at the Common Ground fair in Maine a few weeks ago and I was impressed by his work.
 
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