Which tools are permitted to use for chopping wood on Yom Tov?
Synopsis
A chopper (specifically designed kitchen tool) may be used with its narrow edge. An axe, sickle, or saw are forbidden. Some authorities forbid even the chopper due to uncertainty in identification.
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