Leveraxe - This is a pretty cool new ax and method for splitting

[KFhunter]

If I had designed that I think I would make the handle rotate without having to let it slip inside your hands,  so you can grip it as normal.

I'd use a spring or rubber torsion rod then slide that into a proper oval handle, it would then spin inside the handle and leave your wrists alone.
The axe head would spring back straight as soon as the stroke is done.



Or just use a hydraulic splitter