Chapter 1: Axe Grip 101

Hold the axe with the grip of a ninja, not the grip of a toddler.

  1. Place the V of the axe in the valley of your hand.
  2. Wrap your thumb around the T of the axe, feeling the weight of the blade.
  3. Support the axe with your fingers, like a delicate flower.

And for the love of all things axe, DO NOT squeeze the axe like a stress ball!

Continue to Chapter 2: Axe Control for the Modern Ninja