Splitting axe

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RORY12553

Minister of Fire
Dec 12, 2011
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Southern NY
Ive seen several posts about Fiskars splitting axe. I'm looking towards the X27. Not sure what the difference between a super splitting axe and regular is? I bought a splitting axe from lowes and it gets stuck all the time in oak rounds. I'm done killing myself with a maul and need something that will split this stuff easier.
 
The Super Splitter was (I think) the first generation "big" Fiskars. Replaced by the X25 I believe. Its a smaller, lighter, shorter handled version of the X27.

Just get the X27.
 
you will be amazed by the X27
 
RORY12553 said:
Ive seen several posts about Fiskars splitting axe. I'm looking towards the X27. Not sure what the difference between a super splitting axe and regular is? I bought a splitting axe from lowes and it gets stuck all the time in oak rounds. I'm done killing myself with a maul and need something that will split this stuff easier.

I have used the splitting axe from Lowes, much better than a maul. Used if for several years. Everyone was saying how good the Fiskars X27 was and so this fall I got one when they where on sale and I was amazed at how much better it was than the splitting axe. They are super sharp and you have to have a cutting block. Several people that I have shown it to are amazed.
 
TreePointer said:
Fiskars Super Splitting Axe, X25, X27, and Pro splitting Axe compared here: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/80274/

Great comparison...there is an x27 super splitter and there is a regular one or are they both the same?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6434872302P?prdNo=2

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07183522000P?prdNo=1

looking for something that will go through oak rounds with the least amount of effort.
 
I just got an X25. Wish I had bought it as soon as I started splitting wood! I should have gone with the X27 though. If your 6ft or taller go with the x27 (longer handle).

Dont waste your time or money on any other axe for splitting oak rounds.
 
I'm 5'9." Would the 28" handle on the X25 be better for me than the 36" X27?

I'm also wondering about the answer to Rory's question above with the two links. The X25 and X27 super splitters are like $90-$100 compared to the $40-$50 for the regular X35 and X27.
 
RORY12553 said:
TreePointer said:
Fiskars Super Splitting Axe, X25, X27, and Pro splitting Axe compared here: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/80274/

Great comparison...there is an x27 super splitter and there is a regular one or are they both the same?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6434872302P?prdNo=2

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07183522000P?prdNo=1

looking for something that will go through oak rounds with the least amount of effort.


They are the same splitting axe (Fiskars X27 Splitting Axe, model #7884, 36"). The difference in price is because they are sold by different companies through the Sears website.
 
TreePointer said:
RORY12553 said:
TreePointer said:
Fiskars Super Splitting Axe, X25, X27, and Pro splitting Axe compared here: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/80274/

Great comparison...there is an x27 super splitter and there is a regular one or are they both the same?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6434872302P?prdNo=2

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07183522000P?prdNo=1

looking for something that will go through oak rounds with the least amount of effort.


They are the same splitting axe (Fiskars X27 Splitting Axe, model #7884, 36"). The difference in price is because they are sold by different companies through the Sears website.

So why in the previous post is there a pro splitter, super splitter and then the X27? Did one just replace the other? i'm 5'7" and i'm leaning towards the X27. Most of the rounds are on the ground and weight alot. I will just put a board under it so it's not hitting the ground directly. Once amazon gets more in stock it will be about $60 including the sharpner.

Anybody have any thoughts? I have a maul which is killing me and another splitter I bought from lowes which keeps getting stuck in anything bigger than toothpick! LOL
 
Originally there was the Fiskars Super Splitting Axe: 28" long, 4.25 lb head

The original Fiskars Super Splitting Axe was replaced by the Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe: 28" long, 4.09 lb head, updated head shape.

The X25 was also released with the Fiskars X27 Splitting Axe: same as X25 but 36" long.


The Fiskars Pro Splitting Axe was around at the time of the original Super Splitting Axe. It has the same 28" length but the head is smaller and weight 2.25 lbs.
 
At 5'7", you might want the 28" Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe.

I'm 6'0" and am more comfortable using the 36" axe. (I've tried all those Fiskars splitting axes.)

Really it's whatever your comfortable with using. If you like using a 36" axe, then get the X27.
 
I am 5'9" and I just got the x27 and I love it!
 
TreePointer said:
At 5'7", you might want the 28" Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe.

I'm 6'0" and am more comfortable using the 36" axe. (I've tried all those Fiskars splitting axes.)

Really it's whatever your comfortable with using. If you like using a 36" axe, then get the X27.

Just started and not sure what i'm comfortable with. Everything i have right now is 36 and might be too long. Only issue is that everything will be on the ground and don't want to be bending over to much.
 
Around here, Sears and Walmart have 28" Fiskars axes in stock. Stop by and see how they feel in your hand.

If you split on the ground you might like the 36" length better. The arc of swing is bigger so it's more likely to hit the ground before it hits your foot. As always, proper technique on either will keep you safe.
 
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