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Which is more dangerous to use: a sharp ax or a dull ax?

A dull ax.

  1. A dull ax ✔
  2. A sharp ax
  3. They are exactly the same

Why: A dull ax tends to bounce off the wood instead of biting in, so it can swing where you don't want it. Scout Life says a dull ax is far more dangerous than a sharp one.

Huh, didn't know that: Scout Life says to wear sturdy boots, gloves and eye protection when using an ax.

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Sources

  1. Scout Life (Scouting America): How to Use an Ax to Chop Wood https://scoutlife.org/outdoors/157237/how-to-use-an-ax-to-chop-wood/

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