{"product_id":"axe-in-hand-a-woodchoppers-guide-to-blades-wood-and-fire-hardcover","title":"Axe in Hand: A Woodchopper's Guide to Blades, Wood, and Fire - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicole Coenen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAxes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all seem intimidating. But the truth is that with the proper knowledge and technique, they are safe, fun, sustainable, passions. What's more, times have changed. In the past, you may have seen guides that relegated women to organizing and stacking wood--focusing on men as the true outdoorspeople. Yet everyone is capable of chopping with skill and making fires. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNicole Maple Coenen (nicole_coenen) has made her name (and 5M+ followers) with exactly this message. The techniques and lessons in this book showcase strength and will empower you to find the same in yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAxe in Hand\u003c\/i\u003e teaches \u003cb\u003ethe history and benefits of woodchopping and woodburning\u003c\/b\u003e as opposed to other energy and heat sources. You can save money, have a lower carbon footprint, or simply use it as a way to form new social connections. You'll also find: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe history and anatomy of axes themselves\u003c\/b\u003e, providing you with a thorough, supportive body of knowledge with which you can choose your own axe to begin your woodchopping journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComprehensive tutorials on how to chop wood\u003c\/b\u003e, including stances, hand position, and mechanics of woodchopping, allowing you to begin as soon as you feel comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChoosing and sourcing wood\u003c\/b\u003e, including how to source, sustainable sourcing, estimating, and dealing with sap\/pitch and fatwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to restore and re-handle an old axe\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstructions for stacking, storing, and seasoning wood\u003c\/b\u003e, including information on building a perfect place to store wood and a variety of stacking patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBurn science and DIY firestarters\u003c\/b\u003e to use in any situation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStacking for fire\u003c\/b\u003e, including log cabin, teepee, cone, pyramid, and Swedish stacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive guide to woodchopping and outdoor living will bring you closer to nature and assist you in developing strength and confidence. No matter your entry point, Nicole is sure to inspire and educate anyone ready to pick up an axe.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Maple Coenen \u003c\/b\u003eis a former videographer who is now best known for sharing her passion for axes, woodchopping, and all things outdoors. She also works and uses her media presence to entertain and promote advocacy for mental health and LGBTQ+ issues. Her expertise has led to features in a variety of platforms, from \u003ci\u003eOutdoors with Bear Grylls \u003c\/i\u003eto \u003ci\u003ePride Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Nicole currently spends her time traveling throughout the coastal towns and mountains of British Columbia, and creating more outdoors content for her enthusiastic online following that is now 5M+ strong. Find Nicole and her work on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram at @nicole_coenen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.4 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51979086201133,"sku":"9780760392676","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/k6rBjB39D69780760392676.webp?v=1775818895","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/axe-in-hand-a-woodchoppers-guide-to-blades-wood-and-fire-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}