Fiskars x27
This is the long handled splitting version (Careful, they also make chopping axes)
Lightweight.
High quality steel.
Handle nearly unbreakable.
Lifetime warranty!
Made in Finland.
I use a very old maul. I tried a newer one and it was terrible, however it wasn't the Fisker. After messing up my rotator cuff this year I will start borrowing my dads log splitter.
True true..
The Gransfors Bruks wins hands down, but most people are not going to spend the $160 for it.
You can buy 4 of the Fiskars for the same price.
Break it, they send you a new one.
I've never broke one.
That said I do own the Gransfors wildlife hatchet, it is one of the finest crafted tools I own.
Lifetime replacement warrantees are great but it's kinda hard to split wood when the axe is being shipped. To me it's the same idea as buying a craftsman ratchet and comparing it to a snap on ratchet. Yes both have free replacement but in no way can be called equal. Chances are if you break an axe your in the woods using it and need it to be fixed quickly, not 2 weeks later. Just my opinion, but quality hand tools are worth the money if you plan on using them regularly.
It is, my wife's parents mistakingly purchased me the x17 for christmas, it works, but it feels super awkward all short and shit. I've split my wood for this season, so I haven't gotten the longer handled one yet. But I will be.
Ebay. Six lb fireman axe. Good splitting power plus a hook/spike to flip the pieces up or roll em over. Either that or search out a good 5lb double bit.. Kelly or Collins- make sure it's an OLD one. The new ones aren't worth a fuck. If $$ isn't a worry look on the stihl website. They have awesome axes.
Ebay. Six lb fireman axe. Good splitting power plus a hook/spike to flip the pieces up or roll em over. Either that or search out a good 5lb double bit. Kelly or Collins. If $$ isn't a worry look on the stihl website. They have awesome axes.
I too have split wood since I was a child. We eventually got a 3 point splitter. Then I moved to my own home. I cut and split wood for my cousin, I took wood instead of pay. I moved again. Split wood by hand, again for years. Then made a splitter. It's still a lot of work. This year I was unable to put up my wood. It sucks I like doing wood- it calms me. I'm in awe of all the things trees can do.
I bought the fiskars x27 and it's deffently the best splitting axe iv ever used
I would recommend it to any one looking for a splitting axe
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