Axes take swing at traditional thinking

Olympia Tools looks set to maintain a reputation for pioneering new innovations in hand tool design.  The business, which distributes the Roughneck brand of hand tools and workwear, has just launched a new range of axes which challenge traditional thinking to deliver major improvements in ease of use and ultimately performance. Vahe Der Kureghian, purchasing and marketing director at Olympia Tools, explains:  “When it comes to striking tools like hammers and axes there’s a common misconception that the heavier the tool, the more effective it will be.  “In reality, it’s less about