My father in law has that same fiskers and I used it at their property last summer cutting some rounds and i LOVED it! A month ago I got 5 trees cut down. Fir trees all between 65-70ft And I needed a splitter axe. I got the stihl axe. That same one you got. The only reason I got it was because my father in-law already had the fiskers and the stihl had the weird cap on the top that seemed like a great addition and it was stihl with German steel. Almost 2x the price of the fiskers. Honestly, the stihl looks better and it has a replaceable "custom" handle but I think the fiskers does a better job. The fiskers handle is a permanent manufactured handle but with the lifetime warranty. If I could do it again I would probably get the fiskers. And I'm 6'7" 290lb ex college OL for size reference.
I went to school out west in cabins for a year and every cabin had a heavy maul, wedges, an 8lb hammer, and a Fiskars to cut rounds.I loved that axe and 13 years later I bought an x27 of my own the other day
''Fiskars are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Warranty does not cover sharpening, normal wear and tear, environmental factors, accidental damage, misuse, industrial/commercial use.''
@@James-ke5sx The nice lady I talked to from Fiskars was going to ship me brand new loppers, I told her all I needed was the cutting blade and I could replace it myself.
@@timberray9572 It's their discretion as to whether or not to send new gear. They can be nice and send you gear or stand behind their agreement. Depends on the situation. I just copied from their web site their warranty agreement. Small breakage vs total abuse of a tool.
After four years since making this video, I still haven’t used my splitter, and I haven’t picked up the Stihl since this video. I’ll take the husky with me out in the woods, as it is shorter and easier to pack with me. The poll on the husky is much better for driving plastic felling wedges.
I have a fiskars 25 my kids got me for Christmas a cpl years ago, I was thinking why did they get me an axe lol then I seen vids on here showing the quality of it and that it has lifetime warranty. I thought I lost it and borrowed my father n laws to split some wood and was having a hard time splitting the wood and then I found mine and wow what a difference! The fiskars went right through it like nothing...my boys gave me a gift that I'll have a lifetime :)
I use a Fiskars X27 and love it. Man its an awesome splitting axe. There are times I still need an 8lb maul and wedge to bust a huge piece of red or white oak but after that the fiskars is something else. And it will also split large oak blocks that you wouldn't think it would stand a chance at. Best part is you can swing it all day splitting wood.
Nice. I just got an x27 for Christmas yesterday and today I split 1 cord of wood that I had not been able to split with my maul.( Elm and big ash) I am in love with this axe!
@@michaelthompson7109 best I can do with the fiskars is about 8-10 inch wide. Over that i use a wedge. This elm was cut about 18 months ago and still tough as hell.
This Guy knows how to split. (I think he’d slice any axe through any log like it’s butter - he’s got skills and knows the shape of the split etc). Fiskars X27 any day of the week for me.
I really liked this video especially as a young man like me who really loves outdoors and loves to split wood with my axe 🪓 this was really cool I really liked your technique and thank you for the tips and the review it gives me a good idea of what kinda axes I would like to get collect sometime
I have the X27 after handling them both in the shop, despite Fiskars video recommending the X25 for my arm length. Glad I went with the X27, lovely and efficient splitting axe to use, especially with roundhouse technique. In answer to flatoutintop, I use White Ox gloves when doing the work which takes any jarring out from over strikes.
Came here due to an interest in the Fiskars maul, but what I really like is your background. The IBC tote cage being used as the end of your firewood pile is great - one of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments for me. Good video, too!
Thank you so much for pronounciating everything correctly. I juat watched a video saying fRiskars And HusquAvana. And of course, thanks for a real splitting test from someone who really splits wood.
Nice video. I too got all 3 of my friskars at TSC on clearance for about half regular price !!(What a buy !) You described all aspects of splitting correct and to the point ! Good job. BTW, when I compare the steel and sharpening to my other swede steel it is JUST as hard and holds up just as good. I've put the all through the paces and can't find a fault with the fiskars.
I don't know where the soft steel remarks come from. 10 years of 5-6 cord a year haven't wore this out. sure I've dinged the edge a few times in that time splitting stuff on the ground, but is by no means soft. I do that to my Gransfors or the Husky, or the wetterling I have, they'll all fair the same fate.
Fiskars for me, it gets the job done as well or better than any axe out there. But, a Gränsfors Bruks has all the wonderful history, heritage and craftsmanship behind it and it is as good. Both get the job done just fine, but I would be more proud of the Gränsfors. I want both. If I had WAY more money, I would buy EVERY Gränsfors model EVER made. And A few as gifts! You cant beat the hundreds of years of heritage. Your grandads grandad used a similar axe making a living and housing for his family in the wilderness.
Enjoyable video: you do know what you are about. A little suggestion: drop the hips and bend at the knees as you bring the axe down. It gives more power to the strike.
Some impressive looking axes you've got there.Doing a great job all of them. Know fiskars well, used it hard for more then ten years and is still a no problem tool. That you cannot replace the handle is correct but when the handle doesn't break that wil be the least of your worries. The splitter I'm using has a shorter handle, don't remember seeing the long handled ones when I bougth this, but this one makes it easier for me to swing it real hard and aim more precise. Often very near or right at where the wood just cracked at the last blow.Feels very lazy and efficient at the same moment.
Just bought a Fiskars and after 5 minutes of use, I'm returning it. The plastic handle rattles the crap out of my joints and arms and honestly it bounced off some white oak the same as my old-style maul does. I'm going to get something similar but with a wooden handle to try.
Great video, you handle your tools as a pro bro. I have a 10 old Fiskars x25, I use it on a block with a tire nailed on. I attack big rounds as a viking going berserk 😊 and I always cracked them. Only with a Fiskars you can hammer all day long and go for a run in the evening
You could see the Fiskars make the cracks in the round on each hit. Of course once that first piece splits off, then you are off to the races. It seems the Fiskars did a better job of splitting off the pieces as they would fly off. The Stihl and Husqvarna didn't do that to the same degree. I have an older Fiskars 28" splitting axe and it works great for splitting wood.
+bwillan Probably because of the longer handle. In my case I´m not very tall and I bet I crack the round with the stihl splitter. Which I own and I use. As the man says, he is used to thge fiskars, and both the stihl and husqvarna are better for splkitting on a log.
+Carolina Perez Better is a matter of opinion depending on what criteria you are using for the evaluation. It comes down to what is better for YOU and for what application.
Ya. Don't make people insecure about their axe purchases. We bought and own an axe and still we browse youtube looking for confirmation that we still own the best axe...and we do...Each and every one of us.
I think I’d like the longer handle on the Fiskars too. Not only did I learn which maul/axe I’d like best, I think I learned a better way of approaching slitting larger rounds. I’m always trying to split them right down the middle first
With the shorter handle axes,put the rounds stacked higher,and you get more energy in the strike,I split my rounds in a truck tyre,with the inner walls removed, you can stack 2 or 3 high, saves your back no end, great job,
I’ll say it agin since you didn’t hear me the first time. If you have a bad back, you aren’t bending down to pick up 200lb rounds up to put in the truck......
I always chop on a block and have never had an issue with my Husky 2800! Probably more of a multi purpose axe as I've logged & felled up to 12inch trees with it with ease!
Looks like you got some real nice wood there that’s pretty straight grained...you’re real lucky. Make more vids like this and you’ll have quite a few new subs.
I do really like my Iltis Oxhead, which is identical to your Stihl. It is a great compromise of feel and efficiency and is more enjoyable to use. But these modern, lightweight splitting axes are wildly efficient for all-day use. Simply comes down to what experience you're after. I use the Oxhead until I start running out of daylight ;-D
"But these modern, lightweight splitting axes ..." They aren't lightweight. The S 2800 weighs 6.19 lbs for example which isn't lightweight. They aren't 8 lbs mauls but for their weight they beat anything of equal weight. They're very well designed. Their head geometry is excellent.
@@paulhomsy2751 My Fiskars X25 is much lighter than the Iltis (~4 lb vs 6.5 lb heads) and splits more efficiently on all but the larger rounds (>24-28" or so). The larger X27 (36-inch handle and ~4 lb head) will split better than my Iltis on any size round - not as enjoyable to use though, IMO. I think we are in agreement. The head design of the Fiskars is hard to beat.
Yeah I've got the same fishgars...lol yeah put it through it's paces and I've split stuff most people would put on a logsplitter...I put all weather caulking in my handle and gave it more wieght and helps with the shock if splitting in winter and the logs are froze. Well u can try what I'd done with my fiskars x27 but I don't know if it voids the warranty don't matter 2 me had it for a while now don't think it will brake any time soon like the ones u got good vid tho...👍
Impressive performance ..I can't ofcourse know what it feels behind the axe but my vote goes to the wooden handled axe i think that one was Husqvarna..
Great video! Thanks for doing this. We have a Fiskars X27 and split 4-8 cords of maple, fir and alder each year depending on what's available and what we need. We love it! It replaced a standard 8 lb splitting maul that we're glad to have retired. After using the Fiskars we don't know how we ever survived using the standard maul. I was surprised to see how short the handles were on the Husqvarna and Stihl . Do they offer longer handle choices? The extra handle length allows more striking momentum and it keeps you safely back from the cutting edge. The X27's lightweight head and handle saves lots of energy and the good head design really splits the wood. A half dozen of our friends and family now own their own Fiskars X27 after giving ours a try.
I have the fiskars splitter on the long handle and tried put both I'm not tall but I like the longer handle on mine I also have their hatchet and I love using that for kindling making and it's probably the best hatchet I've bought I have 6 or 7 different axe types and the fiskars splitter and hatchet I will grab more often than not only three others I use and that's as a backup are my 5 pound double bit felling axe (because I don't own the fiskars chopping axe yet), an 1.5 pound antique Norlund Hudson style, and a 3.5 pound Collins splitter for the real real tough stuff, but I use the 5 pound fiskars splitter and the hatchet the most
Now go to home depot and buy a 4lb Husky splitting axe. Its very good.. better than the x-27 and it wasn’t even close.. and its only $39 bucks with a lifetime warranty.. the edge has stayed sharp, no rolls or chips. Can’t say the same for my fiskars .. the edge was damaged after 1 week.
I own 4 Fisker's axes.....the X7, X11, X17 and X25.....sadly I don't have any wood to chop...just have it in case I have to process wood in the apocalypse
For general splitting I agree on the fiskars but if your a logger and need a wedge axe you can not beat the huskie.look at the wedge hitting end,husqvarna is bigger and flatter.
I have the long and the short fiskars. Best splitting maul I've ever used. Used to have a firewood business cut split and delivered 10 facecord every single day. Back then we used old fashioned 6 and 8 lb mauls. The fiskars are far superior, I wish they'd of made those back then I'm intrigued with the Husqvarna what do you think of it?
the x27 is not bad but the edge is way too soft, I actually like the x25 handle as I usually chop on blocks but the stihl is the axe I prefer, the fiskers goes with me camping or when my brother needs to borrow an exe
At the end of the day, the Fiskars doesn't look like it would wear you out as much as the others I would imagine. It gains more leverage, and speed, as opposed to the thud of the other two. Lighter weight, and longer handle. It just looks like you're working harder with the other two. Am I wrong?
Let me tell you a little trick. On them big logs pick it up and slide one of your maul Handles under it all the way across try to get close to Center and then set the log down and then the part of the log the sitting off the ground that's what you want to hit when it hasn't got the ground under it it'll bust off a lot easier and that's coming from a pro not really but I got a splitting maul for Christmas when I was 8 years old and I've been at it ever since and I'm 42 and I guarantee I can out split any man I'm addicted to the sound of that wood cracking
Thanks for that tip I have a mail I didn't know how to use too well I have this fiskars axe and love it but I will try what you suggested with a piece of 2×4 under the log I have never thought of that
@richter75 a competition vid, how you want to do this? I'm interested. I started at the age of 9 and last summer I became 50. 41 years of experience, beat that 😊
Thanks for the comparison vid, very helpful. I use the X27 for all my splitting on the ground out in the woods, it splits fantastically, it’s relatively light, it rarely gets stuck, and is easy to wiggle out if it does, but it really gives me really bad tingling in the hands and aching elbows from the vibration. (I think I’m unlucky in that I seem to get HAVS/vibration whitefinger quite badly from too much chainsawing in my youth) I was hoping the Stihl might be a good compromise axe with the wooden handle, unfortunately the handle isn’t as long (so not ideal for splitting on the ground) and the head looks similar to the S2800, which gets stuck way too much. Our 2800 stays by the woodpile in the shed for chopping block work on small rounds, but to be honest I find it a pain to use with the balance and excessive sticking. Curious to know why exactly you haven’t used the Stihl since? Too short? Too sticky? How are the transmitted vibrations through the handle compared to the X27? Appreciate it’s not something that bothers many people, but for those of us who get it, it’s a big factor to consider when doing lots of rounds! Thanks 🤙
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪Love your style, what's the best way to sharpen your splitting axes, you have 3 of the best splitting axes on show,
I use a puck. This one I’ve used for a decade or so. It was the only one available at the time, but now there are hundreds. www.amazon.com/Lansky-Puck-Multi-Purpose-Sharpener-Blade/dp/B000B8FW0Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23F4KCIVOFX6Y&dchild=1&keywords=lansky+puck+sharpening+stone&qid=1632007352&sprefix=puck+sharpening+stone+lan%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland,love your videos,I have the isocore fiskers splitting maul,and the x27, super splitting axe,love them both, what's the best way to sharpen them,
I have heard good things about the S2800 but my preference is a longer handle like the X27. If you make a S2800 with a 32" handle I would consider giving it a swing. I would submit my suggestion to your website if I knew where... Thanks.
Inhave the fiskars and the Husqvarna. I favor the Husqvarna. As he said they all work. I like to support my local Husqvarna little mom and pop shop. So i buy Husqvarna. But the fiskars is like he said the best for the money.
My father in law has that same fiskers and I used it at their property last summer cutting some rounds and i LOVED it! A month ago I got 5 trees cut down. Fir trees all between 65-70ft And I needed a splitter axe. I got the stihl axe. That same one you got. The only reason I got it was because my father in-law already had the fiskers and the stihl had the weird cap on the top that seemed like a great addition and it was stihl with German steel. Almost 2x the price of the fiskers. Honestly, the stihl looks better and it has a replaceable "custom" handle but I think the fiskers does a better job. The fiskers handle is a permanent manufactured handle but with the lifetime warranty. If I could do it again I would probably get the fiskers. And I'm 6'7" 290lb ex college OL for size reference.
I've never seen someone that good at splitting wood
look at buckin billy ray smith on youtube ..... greets
Watch Bucking Billy.
@@puckslider6443 that's exactely what I was thinking
Dude knows what he's doing.
I went to school out west in cabins for a year and every cabin had a heavy maul, wedges, an 8lb hammer, and a Fiskars to cut rounds.I loved that axe and 13 years later I bought an x27 of my own the other day
I'd say you're the best wood splitter amongst your collection. Keep in shape brother.
I chipped the blade on my Fiskars loppers, it was replaced no questions asked, very cool that a company still honours their warranty.
We Finns are true to our word ;)
''Fiskars are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Warranty does not cover sharpening, normal wear and tear, environmental factors, accidental damage, misuse, industrial/commercial use.''
@@James-ke5sx The nice lady I talked to from Fiskars was going to ship me brand new loppers, I told her all I needed was the cutting blade and I could replace it myself.
@@timberray9572 It's their discretion as to whether or not to send new gear. They can be nice and send you gear or stand behind their agreement. Depends on the situation. I just copied from their web site their warranty agreement. Small breakage vs total abuse of a tool.
After four years since making this video, I still haven’t used my splitter, and I haven’t picked up the Stihl since this video. I’ll take the husky with me out in the woods, as it is shorter and easier to pack with me. The poll on the husky is much better for driving plastic felling wedges.
I have a fiskars 25 my kids got me for Christmas a cpl years ago, I was thinking why did they get me an axe lol then I seen vids on here showing the quality of it and that it has lifetime warranty. I thought I lost it and borrowed my father n laws to split some wood and was having a hard time splitting the wood and then I found mine and wow what a difference! The fiskars went right through it like nothing...my boys gave me a gift that I'll have a lifetime :)
I use a Fiskars X27 and love it. Man its an awesome splitting axe. There are times I still need an 8lb maul and wedge to bust a huge piece of red or white oak but after that the fiskars is something else. And it will also split large oak blocks that you wouldn't think it would stand a chance at. Best part is you can swing it all day splitting wood.
its not the end all be all. a maul has a time and place. someday I'll try the Fiskars maul the wasn’t out when I purchased all these,
Nice. I just got an x27 for Christmas yesterday and today I split 1 cord of wood that I had not been able to split with my maul.( Elm and big ash) I am in love with this axe!
elm does not split without an engine.
@@michaelthompson7109 best I can do with the fiskars is about 8-10 inch wide. Over that i use a wedge. This elm was cut about 18 months ago and still tough as hell.
When I saw him split the first stump
I was like “oh shit” 😮
This Guy knows how to split. (I think he’d slice any axe through any log like it’s butter - he’s got skills and knows the shape of the split etc). Fiskars X27 any day of the week for me.
I really liked this video especially as a young man like me who really loves outdoors and loves to split wood with my axe 🪓 this was really cool I really liked your technique and thank you for the tips and the review it gives me a good idea of what kinda axes I would like to get collect sometime
IDK in baseball they say the bat doesn't make the hitter. He was making all those axes look good.
I have the X27 after handling them both in the shop, despite Fiskars video recommending the X25 for my arm length. Glad I went with the X27, lovely and efficient splitting axe to use, especially with roundhouse technique. In answer to flatoutintop, I use White Ox gloves when doing the work which takes any jarring out from over strikes.
Came here due to an interest in the Fiskars maul, but what I really like is your background. The IBC tote cage being used as the end of your firewood pile is great - one of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments for me. Good video, too!
makes moving them with the tractor easy... or end of the wood plies when you are out of pallets .
Thank you so much for pronounciating everything correctly. I juat watched a video saying fRiskars And HusquAvana. And of course, thanks for a real splitting test from someone who really splits wood.
George Martin Swede’s call them “hooskvarna”.
Just got the S2800 & it works great, a little sharpen and it takes down trees as well with no problem!! £50 well spent!!
Nice video. I too got all 3 of my friskars at TSC on clearance for about half regular price !!(What a buy !) You described all aspects of splitting correct and to the point ! Good job. BTW, when I compare the steel and sharpening to my other swede steel it is JUST as hard and holds up just as good. I've put the all through the paces and can't find a fault with the fiskars.
I don't know where the soft steel remarks come from. 10 years of 5-6 cord a year haven't wore this out. sure I've dinged the edge a few times in that time splitting stuff on the ground, but is by no means soft. I do that to my Gransfors or the Husky, or the wetterling I have, they'll all fair the same fate.
Fiskars for me, it gets the job done as well or better than any axe out there. But, a Gränsfors Bruks has all the wonderful history, heritage and craftsmanship behind it and it is as good. Both get the job done just fine, but I would be more proud of the Gränsfors. I want both. If I had WAY more money, I would buy EVERY Gränsfors model EVER made. And A few as gifts! You cant beat the hundreds of years of heritage. Your grandads grandad used a similar axe making a living and housing for his family in the wilderness.
Enjoyable video: you do know what you are about. A little suggestion: drop the hips and bend at the knees as you bring the axe down. It gives more power to the strike.
I was thinking the same thing. Also he would be dropping/driving the head down into to log instead of back towards himself. (shins, feet, knees)
I like your technique. I’m giving it a shot.
Some impressive looking axes you've got there.Doing a great job all of them. Know fiskars well, used it hard for more then ten years and is still a no problem tool. That you cannot replace the handle is correct but when the handle doesn't break that wil be the least of your worries. The splitter I'm using has a shorter handle, don't remember seeing the long handled ones when I bougth this, but this one makes it easier for me to swing it real hard and aim more precise. Often very near or right at where the wood just cracked at the last blow.Feels very lazy and efficient at the same moment.
peter kooolwijk the original super splitter was the equivalent of the x25.
Just bought a Fiskars and after 5 minutes of use, I'm returning it. The plastic handle rattles the crap out of my joints and arms and honestly it bounced off some white oak the same as my old-style maul does. I'm going to get something similar but with a wooden handle to try.
Great video; your feedback seemed honest and to the point!
x27 number one
Good video. Just bought the Stihl and I absolutely love it...but I might pick up that fiskars to use for the bigger stuff.
Great video, you handle your tools as a pro bro. I have a 10 old Fiskars x25, I use it on a block with a tire nailed on. I attack big rounds as a viking going berserk 😊 and I always cracked them. Only with a Fiskars you can hammer all day long and go for a run in the evening
Holy cow, you split like a beast, nice work.
I didn't know Balsa Wood trees grew that big! LOL Seriously though, you've got some impressive splitting skills. I never got that good at it.
You could see the Fiskars make the cracks in the round on each hit. Of course once that first piece splits off, then you are off to the races. It seems the Fiskars did a better job of splitting off the pieces as they would fly off. The Stihl and Husqvarna didn't do that to the same degree.
I have an older Fiskars 28" splitting axe and it works great for splitting wood.
+bwillan Probably because of the longer handle. In my case I´m not very tall and I bet I crack the round with the stihl splitter. Which I own and I use. As the man says, he is used to thge fiskars, and both the stihl and husqvarna are better for splkitting on a log.
+Carolina Perez Better is a matter of opinion depending on what criteria you are using for the evaluation. It comes down to what is better for YOU and for what application.
Ya. Don't make people insecure about their axe purchases. We bought and own an axe and still we browse youtube looking for confirmation that we still own the best axe...and we do...Each and every one of us.
I think I’d like the longer handle on the Fiskars too. Not only did I learn which maul/axe I’d like best, I think I learned a better way of approaching slitting larger rounds. I’m always trying to split them right down the middle first
Самая сложная работа досталась первому колуну Fiskars x27. Правильный тест - 3 одинаковые колоды и каждым колуном разбить каждую. Fiskars рулит!!!!
А что вы можете порекомендовать
Фискарс рулит!
Хуска получше. У Фискарсов сталь не очень, у меня 3 есть, колун подбираю. Скорее всего Гардену 2800s возьму, Фискарсы перетачивать надоело.
With the shorter handle axes,put the rounds stacked higher,and you get more energy in the strike,I split my rounds in a truck tyre,with the inner walls removed, you can stack 2 or 3 high, saves your back no end, great job,
Picking up rounds and putting them in the truck is easy? Lol.
That's ok,but what if you have back problem, like me,🇮🇪🇮🇪👍
I’ll say it agin since you didn’t hear me the first time.
If you have a bad back, you aren’t bending down to pick up 200lb rounds up to put in the truck......
Great job splitting. I saw a video that I laughed at earlier. He should have watched you and learned how to do it.
I always chop on a block and have never had an issue with my Husky 2800! Probably more of a multi purpose axe as I've logged & felled up to 12inch trees with it with ease!
Nice video. I wish our firewood was that easy to split.
Looks like you got some real nice wood there that’s pretty straight grained...you’re real lucky. Make more vids like this and you’ll have quite a few new subs.
I do really like my Iltis Oxhead, which is identical to your Stihl. It is a great compromise of feel and efficiency and is more enjoyable to use. But these modern, lightweight splitting axes are wildly efficient for all-day use. Simply comes down to what experience you're after. I use the Oxhead until I start running out of daylight ;-D
"But these modern, lightweight splitting axes ..." They aren't lightweight. The S 2800 weighs 6.19 lbs for example which isn't lightweight. They aren't 8 lbs mauls but for their weight they beat anything of equal weight. They're very well designed. Their head geometry is excellent.
@@paulhomsy2751 My Fiskars X25 is much lighter than the Iltis (~4 lb vs 6.5 lb heads) and splits more efficiently on all but the larger rounds (>24-28" or so). The larger X27 (36-inch handle and ~4 lb head) will split better than my Iltis on any size round - not as enjoyable to use though, IMO. I think we are in agreement. The head design of the Fiskars is hard to beat.
Great Comparison Video Man. Thanks !!!
Мужик конечно крепкий, ну и колуны внушают доверия...
I have a Fiskars maul and an old Snow & Nealey. Both are about equal, though the Fiskars handle is nice.
Well done. Fiskars is the best.
stihl is No 1
dude your a beast
after seeing this I would save $50 and buy the fiskars. Stihl might be a little to proud of there maul. thanks for the video and info
two years later. my views haven't changed. the Fiskars is still my go to. anyone want a stihl? lol
Thanks 👍🏼 nice review.
I have 4 Fiskars , use their $10 quick sharpener ✌🏼
Looking to buy one and your video was very helpful sir, thank you
Yeah I've got the same fishgars...lol yeah put it through it's paces and I've split stuff most people would put on a logsplitter...I put all weather caulking in my handle and gave it more wieght and helps with the shock if splitting in winter and the logs are froze. Well u can try what I'd done with my fiskars x27 but I don't know if it voids the warranty don't matter 2 me had it for a while now don't think it will brake any time soon like the ones u got good vid tho...👍
Impressive performance ..I can't ofcourse know what it feels behind the axe but my vote goes to the wooden handled axe i think that one was Husqvarna..
the wood handle was the Stihl Pro series splitting axe. the Husqvarna and the fiskars both have composite handles
Great video! Thanks for doing this. We have a Fiskars X27 and split 4-8 cords of maple, fir and alder each year depending on what's available and what we need. We love it! It replaced a standard 8 lb splitting maul that we're glad to have retired. After using the Fiskars we don't know how we ever survived using the standard maul. I was surprised to see how short the handles were on the Husqvarna and Stihl . Do they offer longer handle choices? The extra handle length allows more striking momentum and it keeps you safely back from the cutting edge. The X27's lightweight head and handle saves lots of energy and the good head design really splits the wood. A half dozen of our friends and family now own their own Fiskars X27 after giving ours a try.
I have the fiskars splitter on the long handle and tried put both I'm not tall but I like the longer handle on mine I also have their hatchet and I love using that for kindling making and it's probably the best hatchet I've bought I have 6 or 7 different axe types and the fiskars splitter and hatchet I will grab more often than not only three others I use and that's as a backup are my 5 pound double bit felling axe (because I don't own the fiskars chopping axe yet), an 1.5 pound antique Norlund Hudson style, and a 3.5 pound Collins splitter for the real real tough stuff, but I use the 5 pound fiskars splitter and the hatchet the most
Thanks for the advice.
I use a 6 pound. It's a little heavy but if you lift it high and swing using the weight of the axe straight arm it splits any thing
Yup I would prefer a longer handle
Try gränsfors bruks splitting maul and big splitting Axe. Bothe are my favorites
Now go to home depot and buy a 4lb Husky splitting axe. Its very good.. better than the x-27 and it wasn’t even close.. and its only $39 bucks with a lifetime warranty.. the edge has stayed sharp, no rolls or chips. Can’t say the same for my fiskars .. the edge was damaged after 1 week.
At last a splitting axes review done by someone NOT obese !!!
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Great review mate, I have a S2800 that came with my saw in a deal. Great axe but takes a bit to break open redgum!!
I own 4 Fisker's axes.....the X7, X11, X17 and X25.....sadly I don't have any wood to chop...just have it in case I have to process wood in the apocalypse
Nice demo, thanks for the information!
thanks for the video :)
Fiskars is beast
the guy using it too
Stihl is no 1
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
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For general splitting I agree on the fiskars but if your a logger and need a wedge axe you can not beat the huskie.look at the wedge hitting end,husqvarna is bigger and flatter.
Fiskars have the splitting shape, and the axe does not stick as easily. I have a X25, and lately using the X17.
I have the long and the short fiskars. Best splitting maul I've ever used. Used to have a firewood business cut split and delivered 10 facecord every single day. Back then we used old fashioned 6 and 8 lb mauls. The fiskars are far superior, I wish they'd of made those back then
I'm intrigued with the Husqvarna what do you think of it?
The best axe I have one
I love my 8 lbs Fiskars maul.
Damn nigga u were splitting that wood like a gangster
the x27 is not bad but the edge is way too soft, I actually like the x25 handle as I usually chop on blocks but the stihl is the axe I prefer, the fiskers goes with me camping or when my brother needs to borrow an exe
At the end of the day, the Fiskars doesn't look like it would wear you out as much as the others I would imagine. It gains more leverage, and speed, as opposed to the thud of the other two. Lighter weight, and longer handle. It just looks like you're working harder with the other two. Am I wrong?
Nope. You are correct. And that’s why I still use this over the others. It doesn’t wear you out.
The wood is a paid actor.
Let me tell you a little trick. On them big logs pick it up and slide one of your maul Handles under it all the way across try to get close to Center and then set the log down and then the part of the log the sitting off the ground that's what you want to hit when it hasn't got the ground under it it'll bust off a lot easier and that's coming from a pro not really but I got a splitting maul for Christmas when I was 8 years old and I've been at it ever since and I'm 42 and I guarantee I can out split any man I'm addicted to the sound of that wood cracking
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Thanks for that tip I have a mail I didn't know how to use too well I have this fiskars axe and love it but I will try what you suggested with a piece of 2×4 under the log I have never thought of that
@richter75 a competition vid, how you want to do this? I'm interested. I started at the age of 9 and last summer I became 50. 41 years of experience, beat that 😊
This thread is reserved for veterans... of bullshit! Grow up, please.
@@jovosedlar lol
Thanks for the comparison vid, very helpful. I use the X27 for all my splitting on the ground out in the woods, it splits fantastically, it’s relatively light, it rarely gets stuck, and is easy to wiggle out if it does, but it really gives me really bad tingling in the hands and aching elbows from the vibration. (I think I’m unlucky in that I seem to get HAVS/vibration whitefinger quite badly from too much chainsawing in my youth)
I was hoping the Stihl might be a good compromise axe with the wooden handle, unfortunately the handle isn’t as long (so not ideal for splitting on the ground) and the head looks similar to the S2800, which gets stuck way too much. Our 2800 stays by the woodpile in the shed for chopping block work on small rounds, but to be honest I find it a pain to use with the balance and excessive sticking.
Curious to know why exactly you haven’t used the Stihl since? Too short? Too sticky? How are the transmitted vibrations through the handle compared to the X27? Appreciate it’s not something that bothers many people, but for those of us who get it, it’s a big factor to consider when doing lots of rounds! Thanks 🤙
Impressive! Well done.
Good video man
Thanks
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪Love your style, what's the best way to sharpen your splitting axes, you have 3 of the best splitting axes on show,
I use a puck. This one I’ve used for a decade or so. It was the only one available at the time, but now there are hundreds.
www.amazon.com/Lansky-Puck-Multi-Purpose-Sharpener-Blade/dp/B000B8FW0Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23F4KCIVOFX6Y&dchild=1&keywords=lansky+puck+sharpening+stone&qid=1632007352&sprefix=puck+sharpening+stone+lan%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1
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Any recommendations on what axe I should get? I want to cut down trees and cut firewood. Love the vid
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland,love your videos,I have the isocore fiskers splitting maul,and the x27, super splitting axe,love them both, what's the best way to sharpen them,
Dude is a machine
I own Fiskars axe and it is light , speed kills , my elbows killing me , if I had money I would buy log splitter
Good review video. Thanks.
I have heard good things about the S2800 but my preference is a longer handle like the X27. If you make a S2800 with a 32" handle I would consider giving it a swing. I would submit my suggestion to your website if I knew where... Thanks.
I agree. I'd buy a longer handle husq axe in a heartbeat. It would match the line of saws I use. 👍
Strike the opposite edge when on the ground.
I love Chopping wood. You have to be in shape to Chop wood.i love it.
This guy can split eh .
Inhave the fiskars and the Husqvarna. I favor the Husqvarna. As he said they all work. I like to support my local Husqvarna little mom and pop shop. So i buy Husqvarna. But the fiskars is like he said the best for the money.
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oh wow that stihl axe head is so beautiful, looks heavy, and powerful,,, how many pounds is the axe head?
Thanks for the video, what pocket knife do you carry and use?
satisfying video.
Excellent review
Impressive
Very good splitting job though.
Is it just me, or does the Husqvarna stick the most?
Nope. It sticks the most.
Best stihl axe...
You have rest form for splitting, split on the ground instead of picking would up, thumbs up
Perty easy splittin wood.
Nice vid.👍