anyone else hand split instead of using the splitter?

[jetsam]

I have seen a lot of references to the Fiskars X27 in this string. Is it really that much better than the old standard 10lb. splitting mauls I have always used?

It has replaced my good old maul. Thanks to its fiskars magic, it does just about exactly the same work but it's a lot lighter.

I don't find that it splits any better than a regular old maul, but the weight difference is really nice.

 

[AmbDrvr253]

Don't even own a splitter. I'm a wood snob tho. Have enough already. Only take the easily split stuff and the X27 make short work of it.

 

[bboulier]

I prefer hand splitting for the exercise and the sheer caveman pleasure of splitting my own wood. It's fun! Just spent a half hour splitting kindling. Now only use a Fiskar's X27. However, I am not dependent on a wood fire for a primary source of heat. It's only a supplement. If my only heat were dependent upon wood or if I were selling wood, I would get a splitter.