How Fast Is Lumberjack Axe?

A lumberjack's axe head moves at 15 m/s at the moment of impact. The world speed record for chopping through a 33 cm log stands at just 24 seconds — four cuts, fast enough to feel almost magical to watch.

The lumberjack speed-chop record is 24 seconds for a 33 cm log — four clean cuts at near-mechanical pace.

• 11× faster than walking
• World record: 33 cm log in 24 seconds