Fiskars Axe, just arrived.

[PEKS]

Let us know!

The X27 arrived and I put it to work this week, comparing it with the Stihl PA80 Maul..
I split a few cords of that Norway Maple with the X27 and almost the same with the PA80 Splitter..
I actually started splitting with the PA80 as I did not believe the X27 was up to the task of these large rounds..

The long 36" handle, light weight and excellent balance of the X27 all made for some serious momentum with this splitter..
The extended swell-knob gave a secure purchase and grip making for a very confident swing..
The angle of the cutting edge on the axe-blade bit into the wood on contact and I could feel the energy transfer from the axe as the wood cracked, very impressive, some rounds were 30"..
The one thing that was really noticeable was the lack of fatigue when working the X27, lightweight, fast and strong, but not tiring..
The X27 is a great performer..

The straight 33" handle on the 6.6lb PA80 Splitting Maul was my favorite splitter and still did a great job..
The Thud on contact demands respect when the PA80 strikes but it did bounce more often and usually took more swings to get that first crack..
The PA80 did take more work to get the splits the X27 accomplished..

This comparison could change with different types wood and splitting conditions but the overall first results of the X27 were exceptional..

 

[Ronaldo]

PEKS----thanks for the comparison,it is always interesting to hear the opinions out there. I have the x25 and like it so far.


Ron

 

[Whitespider]

The long 36" handle, light weight and excellent balance of the X27 all made for some serious momentum …

Hmmmmmmm……. Actually the “momentum” advantage probably goes to the heavier, slower moving head of the 8 lb maul. The lighter, faster moving 4 lb head of the Fiskars gets the kinetic energy advantage.

I wouldn’t toss-out the old maul (I know you weren’t going to) because there’s gonna’ be times when momentum will be more effective than kinetic energy. Momentum is what keeps the head moving through the round, whereas kinetic energy is kind’a like the total force (in all directions) applied. For example, if the wood splits relatively easy (say a straight piece of ash) there isn’t a lot of momentum required and much of the kinetic energy is transferred sideways (throwing the splits violently to the side). But if the wood is difficult to split, (say a gnarly chunk of Bur Oak) the lighter ax head will slow down rapidly as it enters the wood… slow the head by half and you loose 4-times the kinetic energy. The heavier 8 lb maul starts out slower, with less kinetic energy, but the increased momentum retains the speed for a longer time in the wood… thereby, actually imparting more kinetic energy to the wood over a longer period.

Of course there’s a bit more to it than that… as the head shape can change the applied direction of kinetic energy.

 

[Dalmatian90]

Ouch Bucko

When I first bought the lighter "Pro Splitter" I used it once or twice and put it away because I was sure I was going to take out a foot. Scared the daylights out of me!

I learned from here how to swing it overhead instead of maul style over the shoulder and a bit more practice, that's when I went and got the heavier Super Splitter and never looked back.

Still I make sure I have a wide foot stance, and I try to split the middle-to-right on the wood; when I have to make a split on the left side those seem to be the ones that if something goes odd the ax beelines for my body.

 

[PEKS]

Hmmmmmmm……. Actually the “momentum” advantage probably goes to the heavier, slower moving head of the 8 lb maul. The lighter, faster moving 4 lb head of the Fiskars gets the kinetic energy advantage.

I wouldn’t toss-out the old maul (I know you weren’t going to) because there’s gonna’ be times when momentum will be more effective than kinetic energy. Momentum is what keeps the head moving through the round, whereas kinetic energy is kind’a like the total force (in all directions) applied. For example, if the wood splits relatively easy (say a straight piece of ash) there isn’t a lot of momentum required and much of the kinetic energy is transferred sideways (throwing the splits violently to the side). But if the wood is difficult to split, (say a gnarly chunk of Bur Oak) the lighter ax head will slow down rapidly as it enters the wood… slow the head by half and you loose 4-times the kinetic energy. The heavier 8 lb maul starts out slower, with less kinetic energy, but the increased momentum retains the speed for a longer time in the wood… thereby, actually imparting more kinetic energy to the wood over a longer period.

Of course there’s a bit more to it than that… as the head shape can change the applied direction of kinetic energy.

The mention of momentum was in reference to speed and it is fast (did not think to use the term 'kinetic energy advantage)..
The PA80 is still my heavy hitter..
All in all, the X27 is fast and it splits good..
Cheers..

 

[TK]

Sold one to a friend. He lent it out. Ended up selling 4 more immediately following that.

Something tells me they work very well and I need to get my butt out there and try his :msp_thumbsup:

 

[zogger]

Sold one to a friend. He lent it out. Ended up selling 4 more immediately following that.

Something tells me they work very well and I need to get my butt out there and try his :msp_thumbsup:

--go for it man! Some of the most fun you'll ever have with your pants on!

 

[turnkey4099]

Sold one to a friend. He lent it out. Ended up selling 4 more immediately following that.

Something tells me they work very well and I need to get my butt out there and try his :msp_thumbsup:

Set up an area with a batch of rounds and a Fiskar's to be tried out. The factory won't be able to keep up with your orders.

Harry K

 

[Sagetown]

Why am I reading this? I've swung an axe most of my adult life, and though I find this impressive I'm not about to get one. I'd pull something loose for sure.