 Prior to the tree 's cutting , Criss shaved Meek 's face with his axe . He lathered Meek 's face and neck and moved his axe blade over Meek 's bristles , drawing blood at his chin line . Criss commented : " That 's the trouble with having a lot of officials around . I 've shaved a thousand men with that axe and that 's the first time I ever drew blood . These officials get me a little nervous . " 
