1. Catspaw New Member

   joined: Jan 7, 2010

   33 posts

   Northern Vermont

   I'm trying to decide between these two for splitting larger splits (approx. 6") into smaller pieces. I have the X27 but it's a little heavy to use one handed (holding the split with the other hand).

   Catspaw, Jan 27, 2012

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2. pen Super Moderator

   joined: Aug 2, 2007

   6,096 posts

   N.E. Penna

   I picked up the x11 and it's big for a hatchet but definately not meant for 2 hands. Enough weight that I've been impressed what it will split, yet very manageable for one handed use.
   
   x11 is a 1.85lb head and 17 inches long. x17 is a 2.56lb head and 23.5 inches long.
   
   I think the x17 might be the top end of what I'd want to handle one handed. But maybe you are a pretty big guy.
   
   pen

   pen, Jan 27, 2012

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3. maple1 Minister of Fire

   joined: Sep 15, 2011

   2,014 posts

   Nova Scotia

   I use an x25 and a splitting block against my wood pile to resplit in my basement. Gotta be carefull about the headroom though.

   maple1, Jan 27, 2012

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