Fiskars X27 Cleaning/Storage

[stayfitz]

I just received my Fiskars X27 today! I tried it with some 16%-22% moisture Elm. Man!... Elm is NOT fun to split! Question - The Fiskars has a special coating on the blade, what should I use to "protect" the exposed metal surface? I have WD40, Ballistol, and other options. Thank you

 

[pen]

No special care necessary. It's a 50 dollar tool.

My buddy has kept his in the back of his truck exposed to the elements since they started making the x27 3 or 4 years ago. His still works just as well as mine.

pen

 

[stayfitz]

No special care necessary. It's a 50 dollar tool.

My buddy has kept his in the back of his truck exposed to the elements since they started making the x27 3 or 4 years ago. His still works just as well as mine.

pen

OK. I applied a slight layer of Ballistol, just for peace of mind

 

[fossil]

I do nothing other than wipe them clean, keep them sharp, and use the original packaging to protect the edges and for convenient storage. Rick

 

[stayfitz]

I do nothing other than wipe them clean, keep them sharp, and use the original packaging to protect the edges and for convenient storage. Rick

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Nice collection! Go Finland Go!

 

[pen]

OK. I applied a slight layer of Ballistol, just for peace of mind

I do similar with a few of my old axes and maul. The ones that belonged to my grandfathers after I press them into service for fun. When doing it, I can still "hear" the one in particular who would be shaking his head at such care for something you whack stuff with, especially considering that he treated it has a utilitarian tool.

pen

 

['bert]

I put mine back on the shelf at the store - still looks as good today as it did when I first thought of buying it !! Best way to protect it and me (mostly me).

 

[Bigg_Redd]

I just received my Fiskars X27 today! I tried it with some 16%-22% moisture Elm. Man!... Elm is NOT fun to split! Question - The Fiskars has a special coating on the blade, what should I use to "protect" the exposed metal surface? I have WD40, Ballistol, and other options. Thank you

Treat it like you treat any of your tools -that special coating will be gone soon enough no matter what you do.

 

[CenterTree]

After using mine today I sprayed a coating of regular silicone on the blade. I figure it can't hurt.
My guess is after the non-stick surface wears off, rust can form on the exposed metal areas.

Only had mine for a week or so.
One thing for sure,,,the handle will NOT rust.

 

[fossil]

after the non-stick surface wears off, rust can form on the exposed metal areas.

I have not experienced this with mine.

 

[stayfitz]

I have not experienced this with mine.

I haven't experienced a rust issue, but after splitting (6) small to medium size Elm rounds, the Teflon-like coating around the edge area is almost gone

 

[andrewjoseph]

I just received my Fiskars X27 today! I tried it with some 16%-22% moisture Elm. Man!... Elm is NOT fun to split! Question - The Fiskars has a special coating on the blade, what should I use to "protect" the exposed metal surface? I have WD40, Ballistol, and other options. Thank you

I have a five gallon bucket full of sand and used motor oil that I stick most of my outdoor tools into whenever I rember to after using them. cleans any dirt off them and leaves a light layer of oil on them. Shovels, garden tools, axe ect..

 

[Bigg_Redd]

I have not experienced this with mine.

I haven't experienced a rust issue, but after splitting (6) small to medium size Elm rounds, the Teflon-like coating around the edge area is almost gone

Bend OR, Reno NV. . . no wonder neither of you has had rust. Have either of your respective axes seen rain? They do rust very quickly in regions with things like rain or relative humidity

 

[fossil]

Bend OR, Reno NV. . . no wonder neither of you has had rust. Have either of your respective axes seen rain? They do rust very quickly in regions with things like rain or relative humidity

C'mon, Redd, I've lived where there's rain and humidity (12 years in Northern Virginia, for example). I do much prefer the dry climates to the wet ones. I've had all sorts of challenges with shop tools and every thing else wanting to rust. I don't leave my axes outside. I don't split in the rain. If one of my axes gets wet, I dry it off. If I saw even a hint of rust, I'd take a squirt of WD-40 and a piece of 600 or 800 grit wet-dry sandpaper very lightly to it.

 

[Paulywalnut]

I do nothing other than wipe them clean, keep them sharp, and use the original packaging to protect the edges and for convenient storage. Rick

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Where's the loppers and clippers? Oh on the landscaping forum.

 

[Flatbedford]

I just put mine back in the handy holder and hang 'em on the wall when I'm done. I sharpen them every once in a while when I think it might need it. I'd say that the Fiskars axes are pretty much maintenance free tools. Do as you wish. I'm sure it won't hurt any.

 

[jeffesonm]

Mine is stored out in the backyard, stuck in the giant oak round I split on.

 

[Bigg_Redd]

C'mon, Redd, I've lived where there's rain and humidity (12 years in Northern Virginia, for example). I do much prefer the dry climates to the wet ones. I've had all sorts of challenges with shop tools and every thing else wanting to rust. I don't leave my axes outside. I don't split in the rain. If one of my axes gets wet, I dry it off. If I saw even a hint of rust, I'd take a squirt of WD-40 and a piece of 600 or 800 grit wet-dry sandpaper very lightly to it.

Not in Bend you don't

 

[pen]

Not in Bend you don't

Why the attitude??? Enough is enough. We are talking some simple rusting here!

Thread closed. We'll see you after a bit of a vacation Redd.