The manufacturer's website says that the axe is specifically designed to mitigate those risks. > The Leveraxe also does not bounce wildly as might happen with

The manufacturer's website says that the axe is specifically designed to mitigate those risks. > The Leveraxe also does not bounce wildly as might happen with traditional axe. The axe changes the kinetic energy to rotational motion and is much easier to control. It is much rarer that you would totally miss the log, because the sideways wing on top of the axe and the stopping knob beneath it ensure the axe will catch the log even if the striking edge would miss it. > The length of Leveraxe handle (90 cm) is longer than in traditional axes. This provides more kinetic energy but is also an important safety feature. Even if the axe would continue past the log the trajectory will guide it to hit the ground before you instead of hitting your legs. Agreed that his wood looks much drier than what one normally encounters.