
In the video, Two men attempt to split a log in a rural yard. One holds a small axe upright on the wood while the other strikes its base with the flat back of a large axe. The blow misses the axe head, hitting the wooden handle and breaking it violently. Safer approach: First plant a steel wedge into the log (costs $1), then swing the large axe with both hands. Always wear safety goggles and keep tools stable on solid ground.