# Finnish Smart Axes The Leveraxe is a Safer, Easier Way to Split Wood By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-08-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leveraxe References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1949064069/new-leveraxe-the-smart-axe?ref=category) & [leveraxe](http://www.leveraxe.com/) The Leveraxe makes the once sweaty, back-breaking process of chopping up firewood easy, safe and efficient. 20 years ago, a Finnish man named Heikki moved out into the deep woods of Sipoo, Finland, where he had to chop a lot of firewood to keep his family warm. Heikki soon realized that breaking up logs was an arduous task: it was hard work, it was easy to hurt yourself and it often took several hacks just to split off one piece of wood. He thought that there had to be a better way. So Heikki invented the Leveraxe. Because the Leveraxe is based on a lever, rather than a wedge shape, it makes a sideways motion when it cuts into a log. This forces large chunks of wood to break off easily. It has a hook on the non-cutting edge, which stops it from potentially rebounding and causing serious injury. It also features a hollow rubber handle, which makes it very lightweight. Whether it's for a summer campfire at a cottage, a cozy fireplace in a cabin on a ski trip, or a wood-burning oven in the backwoods of Finland, the Leveraxe will change the way the world chops wood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Efficient Chopping:** The Leveraxe revolutionizes the process of chopping wood, making it easier, safer, and more efficient. - **Innovative Lever Design:** The Leveraxe's unique lever design allows for a sideways motion that breaks off large chunks of wood with ease. - **Safety Features:** The Leveraxe's hook on the non-cutting edge and lightweight rubber handle ensure user safety while chopping wood. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Tools:** The Leveraxe provides an innovative solution for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, and homeowners who need to chop wood for various purposes. - **Woodworking:** Woodworkers can benefit from the Leveraxe's efficient chopping process and the ability to effortlessly split wood for their projects. - **Firewood Industry:** The Leveraxe has the potential to disrupt the firewood industry by providing a safer and more efficient tool for splitting logs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proficient Pack-Friendly Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-axe.md) - [Multipurpose Camper Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-transforming-forest-axe.md) - [Axe-Style Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-axe.md) - [Durable Outdoor Camping Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-camping-multitool.md) - [Modernized Campsite Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-bushcraft-axe.md) - [Collaboration Backcountry Hatchets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adler-hatchet.md) - [Collaboration Campsite Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheus-design-werx-spd-x-hardcore-hammers-axes.md) - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Snap-to-Unfold Axe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provoke-x.md)