Splitting ax
OwnerArthur A. Kenjorskiinventor
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Abstract
A splitting ax for splitting logs comprises a two piece head portion with a cutting edge that pivots open on impact with the wood. The head portion encloses a movable wedge which forces the head portions apart as the cutting edge engages the wood. The head portion automatically closes as the ax is removed from the wood.
Claims6
A splitting ax having a head portion consisting of a pair of oppositely disposed body members, each of which has an upper portion and an inwardly tapered lower portion terminating in a cutting edge, said upper portions being spaced with respect to one another and terminating in upper ends on a common plane, pivot means inwardly of said upper ends joining said upper portions, said lower portions defining a cavity, the opposite outer walls of which are tapered inwardly, said cavity spaced inwardly of said cutting edges, a wedge-shaped body freely positioned in said cavity, a handle and means on said head portion mounting said handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.