Topory: istoriia, teoriia, praktika - Radul Aleksandr Makarovich

The book describes the history of the axe, dating back to the Stone Age. In the case of the axe, the theory of mechanics of manual tools, forgotten since the thirties of the last century, is being revived. In practice, the laws of the axe were opened not yesterday, but many centuries ago, but only in the 20th century, thanks to theoretical mechanics, they have found clear formulations.
This book is not quite usually built. In it, mathematical calculations alternate with stories about axes, based not only on historical materials, but also on the author's own half-century experience. Separate chapters are dedicated specifically to carpentry, lumberjack,, hiking axe, etc. Operating time. The axe theory is more detailed in the four Apps at the end of the book.
The book is addressed to hunters, anglers, builders and craftsmen of all trades.