How can I sharpen my axe?Updated a year ago

Most axes don’t need to be razor sharp.

With axes, your goal should be to get a clean, workman-like edge.

This being said, here's a few tips:
• Axe sharpening works best when the axe is locked in place. This way, both your hands are free to use the file for sharpening. turn the axe or blade flat so that it’s parallel to the ground.
• In most circumstances, lubricating your stone is going to be a the right choice.
• In general, you want to aim for keeping the angle as similar as possible to what the edge is currently.
• Begin by spritzing the surface to keep a puddle of water on top. This helps lubricate the sharpening stone and move the metal and stone particles away as you sharpen.
• Start at the top edge of the blade, apply pressure downward while moving the blade back and forth over the top of the stone, with a slight rotation. A great way to make sure you sharpen the entire bit is to move in small circles and not long strokes.
• Sharpen each section in overlapping phases, applying an equal number of back-and-forth round sets to each section.
• Flip the blade over and repeat the process to the other edge of the Axe.
• To further hone the blade, flip the stone over, and repeat the process on both sides of the blade.
• When done sharpening, rinse the surface of the stone again with water let air-dry.