The baseball bat is a brutish creation, a blunt instrument created to pummel a round ball. Never has anyone accused it of being some sort of technological marvel. It exists in almost the exact form it ...

Bat technology has had five years to catch up to the NCAA’s BBCOR standards, which were instituted for the 2011 college season to better balance performance and safety in bats. Previously, bat ...

Got a rusty old ax lying around that could use a new life? Well then, let's sharpen up that blade and handle this situation.

This is the first in a series of articles focusing on an often-overlooked part of baseball: the equipment. Periodically, Baseball Prospectus will interview people around the game to gather insight ...

During the construction of our second cabin, hand tools have been an integral part of the process. Sledgehammers, wedges, and axes have always remained some of the most used items throughout our ...

The Reaper Damascus Axe is a testament to the enduring relevance of traditional craftsmanship in the modern world. This hand axe, lightweight yet powerful, is a versatile tool designed for a range of ...

The folks at Axe Bats, a Baden Sports brand, say the round knob at the bottom of a baseball or fastpitch bat does nothing for you. In fact, it gets in your way, forcing players to choke up away from ...

A sharp long-handled axe is a necessity for any outdoorsman. When the blade gets dull, well, you can fix that: A bench grinder can be used to sharpen a dull axe head, and some rust soak will have it ...

If you asked 100 experienced survivalists to name their must-have tools, it’s a safe bet that an axe would be on that list. A standard axe performs a surprising number of tasks around a campsite or in ...