A compendium for the axe-wielding adventurer by one of the industry's leading tastemakers Buchanan-Smith's Axe Handbook is a trusted resource for anyone looking to reconnect with handcraft and wilderness. Beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated; this handbook will inspire readers to rediscover the great outdoors. Peter Buchanan-Smith founded Best Made Co. in 2009 because he loved making things with his hands and wanted to start a company that would not only celebrate the inherent beauty of timeless; utilitarian tools; but would also inspire people to get out from behind their screens and experience the natural world. From the basics and fundamentals of handling and owning an axe; to details on how to find the right axe; to information about use and maintenance; this stylish; informative axe guide is ideal for anyone interested in the outdoors.