Chopper Axe

Dunno what sort of axe you're talking about, but if you post the question on the Gear forum you might find someone who's got some answers for you. Rick

I've got more axes than fingers and never bought a one of them cause they were all given to me over the years.

Yeah they're handy...my favorite one is a 12" axe I use when splitting, if a split piece is hung up with stringers I just one hand 'em with that. It stays right on the hydralic reservoir of the splitter. My next favorite is the lightest full size single bladed one...I use that when I'm harvesting elm trees...they have many many small limbs that can ply hell with my chain...so it's easier to axe them. So easy I consider it taking a break.

Also I have a few double bladed axes...but have never used them...I guess they're for actually cutting down trees.

If your going to use an axe just make sure to keep it sharp sharp. A dull axe will bounce instead of bitting and bite you in the leg.

savageactor7 said:

...I've got more axes than fingers...

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Savage, we don't really know what to make of that unless you tell us how many fingers you have left. :lol: Rick

LOL guess I had that coming... but for the record I still have all my fingers and thumbs.

savageactor7 said:

LOL guess I had that coming... but for the record I still have all my fingers and thumbs.

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Whew! I'm glad to hear that. So do I (though barely, a few times). Let's both see if we can keep 'em, eh? Rick

I've never felt my fingers and thumb were at risk from an axe I'm using, can't same the same for my legs and toes.....I try to never use an axe, a maul is bad enough.

Agreed, Jerry...it's the hatchets I've injured fingers with...splitting kindling. Axes I use a lot, and yes, it's the lower legs and feet you gotta be real careful of. I was just giving savage a hard time, that's all. I'm a softwood burner, as that's about all we have available. Most of it splits fairly easily by hand. I have some Fiskars tools (both axes & hatchets) that I just love. Nicely made from fine steel, virtually unbreakable handles, and very sharp edges. Some of the nicest tools I've owned. All my old axes and hatchets are collecting dust in the tool storage rack in the back garage. The Fiskars tools have their own "rack of honor" by the door out to the "splitting fields". Rick

Hey flyfishn...is this what you were asking about?:

http://www.chopperaxe.com/whatis.htm

I've never heard of it or seen it before, and have no experience with it, but maybe someone else around here has. Rick

Lots of gimmicks out there. Maybe it does work well... anything to make splitting easier I guess, but I can't see the moving parts holding up.

Yes, I have it and love it. Highly recommended. I've also used the monster maul, but prefer the chopper.

Oh, that chopper axe! btw thanks for the link fossil...they've been around for a long time but I don't know of anyone that uses one, sorry.

Just say'en...I'm inclined to think what AP says about those moving parts not holding up over time. Although WarmGuy has provided a positive recommendation.

I remember my mother bought one for us to use to split with in the early 80's. Didn't work very well. You can get a top notch splitting axe and maul for less than they want for the chopper axe.

My neighbor lent me his CHOPPERAXE last year to try on some gnarly maple I'd drug home......I gave it back to him within 1 an hour.....my MonsterMaul and SuperSplitter work much,much better;in my hands at least.

I've used 'em - nothing special unless maybe you have perfect wood which responds to that sideways force.

my dad bought one and raved about it too, so I had to try it....wont make that mistake again.

I have two of 'em. Love 'em. Of course they are no match for the hydraulic splitter. (This would be a good place for one of those smileys but I can't figure 'em out.)

ccwhite said:

I have two of 'em. Love 'em. Of course they are no match for the hydraulic splitter. (This would be a good place for one of those smileys but I can't figure 'em out.)

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I will make you a deal, I will teach you the smileys and you come and chopper axe some old hickory for me. ;-)

Shipper

Shipper50 said:

ccwhite said:

I have two of 'em. Love 'em. Of course they are no match for the hydraulic splitter. (This would be a good place for one of those smileys but I can't figure 'em out.)

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I will make you a deal, I will teach you the smileys and you come and chopper axe some old hickory for me. ;-)

Shipper

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I'm on the wrong side of Ohio to be makin' that deal. (Again the smiley thing ... you know)

Webmaster said:

I've used 'em - nothing special unless maybe you have perfect wood which responds to that sideways force.

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I like em - easier than a maul - IMHO

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