Leveraxe Splitting Axe, Vipukirves 36-inch LeverAxe is the fastest, safest, and most effective way to split wood. Let the Axe work for you. The Leveraxe is a wood splitting axe used to split firewood of nearly any type of wood and diameter. Leveraxe's innovated design produces a levering action as it sinks into the wood. Less force is required to split the wood compared to traditional axes. The hook on the back of the axe is a brake. This feature stops the axe on top of the wood, not allowing it to go into the ground or the user's leg. Leveraxe's high quality steel head weighs 4.18 lbs. This light weight axe allows women and men of all abilities to split firewood with ease.