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How to Craft a Stone Axe: Quick & Easy Tool Making for Outdoor Adventures

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Prep Time: 15 Mins

Cook Time: 30 Mins

Servings: 1 Stone Axe

Ingredients

  • 1 flat, solid stone (about 4-6 inches long)
  • 1 sturdy branch (about 12-18 inches long, ideally 1-2 inches in diameter)
  • Natural twine or cord (approximately 2-3 feet)
  • Sandpaper or a rock (for smoothing edges, optional)
  • Hammerstone or another hard object for shaping the axe head
  • Knife or sharp stone (for trimming the handle)
  • Chisel or sharp-edged rock (optional for detailed shaping)

Instructions

🥄 Instructions:

  1. Find a flat, strong stone and a sturdy branch.
  2. Use the hammerstone to chip away at the edges of the stone, creating a pointed or beveled edge. Smooth the edges with sandpaper or a rock.
  3. Trim the branch to a desired length using a knife or sharp stone
  4. Insert the unshaped end of the handle into the hole of the axe head and ensure a tight fit; adjust if necessary.
  5. Use natural twine to bind the axe head to the handle tightly. Make sure the wrapping is tight and secure to prevent movement.
  6. Inspect the axe for stability and sand down any rough edges for safety and comfort.