Modern Marvels · SEASON 15
Axes
Episode 14 · 2008-05-30

- Documentary
Episode overview
The axe is one of the world's oldest, most dangerous and efficient cutting tools. Visit one of the nation's largest axe manufacturers, take a swing with a Vikings' battle axe, then see which would win in a fight of sword vs axe. Learn why the tomahawk is making a comeback as a tactical weapon & see how the fireman's axe has evolved into a trailer full of high tech rescue tools.
44 minutes
Season 15 episodes
1. Milk2008-01-07
2. Carbon2008-01-14
3. 90s Tech2008-02-07
4. Superhighways2008-02-28
5. World's Strongest III2008-03-06
6. Strange Weapons2008-03-10
7. Whiskey2008-03-17
8. Alaskan Fishing2008-03-19
9. Bread2008-03-24
10. Gadgets 32008-04-04
11. Locomotives2008-04-21
12. Rats2008-04-30
13. Mad Electricity2008-05-14
14. Axes2008-05-30
15. Most Dangerous2008-06-06
16. Super Hot2008-06-09
17. Lead2008-06-16
18. Corpse Tech2008-06-20
19. Ice Cream2008-06-23
20. Bathroom Tech II2008-06-30
21. Crashes2008-07-10
22. Underwear2008-07-17
23. Batman Tech2008-07-21
24. Coin Operated2008-07-24
25. Secrets of Oil2008-07-31
26. Iron2008-08-18
27. Wheat2008-08-21
28. Dangerous Roads2008-08-28
29. Mold & Fungus2008-09-18
30. Soft Drinks2008-09-29
31. Corrosion & Decompositon2008-10-13
32. Bulls-eye2008-10-20
33. Halloween Tech2008-10-31
34. The Horse2008-11-19
35. The Turkey2008-11-24
36. Salt2008-12-01
37. Car Wash2008-12-08
38. Retro Tech2008-12-19
39. Super Human2008-12-22
40. Measure It2008-12-23
41. Night2008-12-26
42. Fry It2009-02-10
43. Mega Meals2009-02-17
44. Library of Congress2009-02-19