Splitting/Chopping Tool Review Thread

[Snap]

Altho I do almost all my splitting hydraulically, I do have a Fiskars 8 lb. isocore, and that thing is sweet. Wish I'd had one back in the day. I split everything by hand for 40-plus years. Got so tired of replacing wood handles that I welded a steel handle on my maul back in the '80s. That thing was hard on the hands, but it stood up to years of abuse.

The key to swinging a maul (same with an axe) is to get the momentum of a a full-round swing through centrifugal force. In other words, bring it around behind you so the head travels in a full circle. If you lift it in front of you and bring it down, you'll be worn out in no time.

Actually I only split by hand, and I have the Friskars Isocor and splitting axe, I wanted something less contemporary to fit my generation. The Friskars work but it's like new motorbikes compared to my 45 year old Bonneville. The vintage never grows old.

 

[Fellin Feller]

I've split a lot with the Fiskars.

 

[rarefish383]

Actually I only split by hand, and I have the Friskars Isocor and splitting axe, I wanted something less contemporary to fit my generation. The Friskars work but it's like new motorbikes compared to my 45 year old Bonneville. The vintage never grows old.

Now, before I make this offer, I have to clarify, is that a Pontiac Bonneville, or a Triumph Bonneville? if it's a Triumph, I'll trade all of my 50+ vintage axes, and both my 22 ton and 35 ton splitters for it.

 

[svk]

Found at an antique store. IDK about this one lol.

 

[Lee192233]

Found at an antique store. IDK about this one lol.
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That looks safe!

 

[svk]

I probably should have ponied up the 30 bucks and sunk it in the lake lol.

 

[H-Ranch]

I probably should have ponied up the 30 bucks and sunk it in the lake lol.

I originally thought you meant you bought it already which made me question your judgement and/or eyesight and/or sense of touch. That thing doesn't even qualify as a wall hanger.

Your second comment about the lake seems much more appropriate.

 

[Philbert]

Found at an antique store. IDK about this one lol.
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Concept model still in beta testing?

Philbert

 

[Ronaldo]

Thors hammer? In the rough??

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[LondonNeil]

Necessity is the mother of invention. Then again.....
Stupidity is the mother of a great many foul ups, accidents and injuries!

 

[Townie]

I have a Swedish made manual junk splitter, made by AGMA. Not sure if this is something that may interest you. Not as fast as an axe, but it gets the job done.

 

[rarefish383]

I have a Swedish made manual junk splitter, made by AGMA. Not sure if this is something that may interest you. Not as fast as an axe, but it gets the job done.

A friend bought one of those and tried to tell me it was the fastest splitter she had ever used. Maybe? Definitely not the fastest I’ve ever used.

 

[Townie]

Ya, definitely not fast, but good for a knotty one.

 

[WTE]

I have a Swedish made manual junk splitter, made by AGMA. Not sure if this is something that may interest you. Not as fast as an axe, but it gets the job done.

I have one of these. Awesome for kindling. Not really great on anything largish.


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[Sebago Guide]

I sold my house in Maine one year ago. Sold my seven chain saws as well as my Fiskars x27 and Fiskars Maul.

Before I sold them I had the chance to compare them on splitting. I felt the X27 actually split wood easier than the maul.

Anyway. I now find myself in need of an X27 and was surprised how much they went up in price. But, I see Fiskars has a new 36” handle splitting axe. It appears to be a different handle and a little cheaper.

Has anyone tried this new model?

 

[svk]

I sold my house in Maine one year ago. Sold my seven chain saws as well as my Fiskars x27 and Fiskars Maul.

Before I sold them I had the chance to compare them on splitting. I felt the X27 actually split wood easier than the maul.

Anyway. I now find myself in need of an X27 and was surprised how much they went up in price. But, I see Fiskars has a new 36” handle splitting axe. It appears to be a different handle and a little cheaper.

Has anyone tried this new model?

It’s the same as the X-27 less the rubberized grip. Folks seem to like them.

 

[InTheNorth]

New axe to put into the rotation. It splits wood beautifully and at 4.5 pounds is easy to swing. Seems like I hardly use my maul anymore on mainly ash and spruce including some pretty knotty stuff. The 5.5 inch blade makes it pretty hard to miss

 

[LondonNeil]

The hb arvika! It's loved by some, hated by others! What are you splitting?

 

[InTheNorth]

The hb arvika! It's loved by some, hated by others! What are you splitting?

Mostly ash and spruce including some pretty knotty......i left the grind it came with and it splits like a boss. I have a Granfors maul that hardly gets touched. Went to a felling axe this year and prefer swinging something lighter all day now. I suspect the guys that hate the Arvika 5 star shaped the blade to be better for chopping and now being more concave it gets stuck a lot

 

[LondonNeil]

The comments I've seen are about grind yes. I pay some attention but not loads, I've seen people write it off.... Actually I'm sure it's a great axe, but like most, only great in some wood and for splitting or felling but not both!