The tool is a combination of a fire axe and an adze (or hoe), allowing firefighters to ... and a longer, sturdier handle.) Perhaps it is the legend of the 1910 Big Burn hero that inspired wildland ...

The adze's new handle is crafted from strong acacia wood, sanded to perfection and polished with lacquer to bring out its natural beauty. Watch this incredible transformation as an antique tool is ...

Adzes have a carved wooden handle lashed to a metal blade. Before the arrival of Europeans the blades of adzes were made of stone. Why do you think people would adopt this new style of adze blades?