American Axes loves when people bring in their own axes. The overwhelming majority of our customers use the axes that we provide which are 12-inch wooden handled hatchets. We chose these types of axes because they are safer to throw for beginners. With most of the weight situated at the top, it is unlikely the …
In late-May, I sat down on the Schoolhouse Brewing patio with their owner, Thomas Monti, just to chat about how we were handling our businesses in the new climate created by COVID-19. Thomas asked me, “What’s your pivot?” – a question that I did not really have a great answer to at that time. I …
As the calendar turned to June and restrictions began to further relax in Georgia, American Axes remains committed to the safety of our customers and staff. We have made a couple of changes to our plan that will allow up to 50% capacity. We will re-open the VIP Room and add a fourth throwing lane …
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My name is Justin and I am one of the axe throwing coaches at American Axes. I am writing this to inform you about what to expect when arriving for your axe throwing session. When you arrive at our facility, you will be greeted by one of the coaches on duty that day. We will …
As a business that was just into our third month of operating, Coronavirus was a rude awakening to how quickly things can change in business and in life. We are thrilled to be re-opening, but wanted to communicate to our customers that American Axes has made the necessary adjustments for social distancing and cleaning protocols. …
If I had a nickel for every time, I get asked about the video of the girl throwing an axe and it flies back at her, I’d have a lot of nickels. In the video, a young woman throws the axe so hard that the handle hits the ground so hard it then hits against …
It was the Friday before my hometown of Atlanta hosted the Super Bowl. I was in my living room working away on a new sampling project when I received the call letting me know that I was being let go. Just like that, my life changed after five plus years working with this company. It …