A blade cover for an axe includes a protective portion arranged to cover a sharp edge of a tool head. The blade cover has a locking mechanism releasably attachable to the tool head, the locking mechanism includes a rotatable switch and a receiver, the rotatable switch is rotatable between two positions, so that in a first position the blade cover is fixedly securable to the tool head, and in a second position the blade cover is releasably attachable to the tool head. An axe assembly is also provided and includes an axe having a tool head and a handle, where the tool head includes a through hole, and the blade cover.

A blade cover for an axe includes a protective portion arranged to cover a sharp edge of a tool head. The blade cover has a locking mechanism releasably attachable to the tool head, the locking mechanism includes a rotatable switch and a receiver, the rotatable switch is rotatable between two positions, so that in a first position the blade cover is fixedly securable to the tool head, and in a second position the blade cover is releasably attachable to the tool head. An axe assembly is also provided and includes an axe having a tool head and a handle, where the tool head includes a through hole, and the blade cover.

The present disclosure describes various articles of manufacture configured for use as throwing axes and hatchets with, in some embodiments, concave blade designs that improve the ability of a thrown axe to remain embedded in a target.

The present disclosure describes various articles of manufacture configured for use as throwing axes and hatchets with, in some embodiments, concave blade designs that improve the ability of a thrown axe to remain embedded in a target.

One embodiment for splitting logs is described as including a first handle; a second handle; a unitary body wedge comprising a cutting wedge coupled to the first handle and a splitting wedge coupled to the second handle, wherein the first handle and the second handle are co-aligned along an axis of the log splitting tool when the cutting wedge and the splitting wedge form the unitary body wedge. As a user swings the log splitting tool in an overhead arc, driving the unitary body wedge into a log that is to be split, a cutting edge of the cutting wedge is driven downward into the log. The user spreads the first and second handles apart in opposing directions so that leverage created by the length of the first and second handles force the cutting wedge and the splitting wedge to separate apart from each other, causing the log to split.

One embodiment for splitting logs is described as including a first handle; a second handle; a unitary body wedge comprising a cutting wedge coupled to the first handle and a splitting wedge coupled to the second handle, wherein the first handle and the second handle are co-aligned along an axis of the log splitting tool when the cutting wedge and the splitting wedge form the unitary body wedge. As a user swings the log splitting tool in an overhead arc, driving the unitary body wedge into a log that is to be split, a cutting edge of the cutting wedge is driven downward into the log. The user spreads the first and second handles apart in opposing directions so that leverage created by the length of the first and second handles force the cutting wedge and the splitting wedge to separate apart from each other, causing the log to split.

A hammer is provided that includes a handle, a head, a striking insert, and a claw. The hammer provides for a head with a keyed hole to couple to a keyed projection on a striking insert. The head also includes a dovetail projection that couples to the dovetail connection of the claw. Each component may comprise a different material. For example, the striking insert and the claw comprise one material, and the handle and the head comprise another material. In some embodiments, a slotted punch with a magnetic retainer creates a bore through the face of the head and the striking insert to support a fastener (e.g., a nail) within the head.

An apparatus for protecting a tool from an overstrike event. The apparatus generally includes a handle, a tool head, and a collar configuration with two or more collar members adapted to separably surround the handle. The collar portions are affixed to the outer surface of the handle by an adhesive means. The tool head is placed over the handle and collar members and is affixed to the outer surfaces of the collar members with a second adhesive means. The tool head secures the collar members which protect the handle around its circumference in the event of an overstrike event in any direction.

An apparatus for protecting a tool from an overstrike event. The apparatus generally includes a handle, a tool head, and a collar configuration with two or more collar members adapted to separably surround the handle. The collar portions are affixed to the outer surface of the handle by an adhesive means. The tool head is placed over the handle and collar members and is affixed to the outer surfaces of the collar members with a second adhesive means. The tool head secures the collar members which protect the handle around its circumference in the event of an overstrike event in any direction.

A modular survival tool including a tool body having a tomahawk axe selectively disposed on a top end thereof, a storage compartment therein, a pair of forward protrusions to which a pair of limb members forming a bow are selectively mounted for storage, a pair of angled rearward protrusions are disposed on a rear side of the tool body and the limb members attached thereto to form the bow, and a bow string attached to upper ends of the rearward protrusions. A modular arrow has connectable components stored within the storage compartment but assemble into an arrow for use with the bow. At least one arrow rest is disposed on one of a right side and a left side of the tool body to assist in aiming the arrow. A fire starting surface is disposed on a removable cap over the bottom end, which provides access to the storage compartment.