Using a chopping axe properly consists of cutting a horizontal log with many fast, downward strokes. An easytocarry choice perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, fiskars 14 in. Fiskars x11 splitting axe, 17inch ideal for easy onehanded use when splitting small logsdesigned for maximum efficiency to give you more onestrike splitsperfected balance and powertoweight ratio. Fiskars camping axe xxs x5, storage and carrying c.
This 17inch axe is designed to provide maximum reliability when dealing with small logs and. This 4th of july weekend we spent some time enjoying the woods and my dad brought his new x11, we were so impressed i had to show it to you in action. Fiskars axe for sale in uk 59 secondhand fiskars axes. Handy axe size especially for splitting smaller quantities of fresh wood or occasional use. Fiskars offers high value and performance at very affordable prices, making them a sure contender for the best axe for your buck on the market. Part of our extensive range, the fiskars x11 splitting axe s is available for free delivery on garden4less orders over. I did not hesitate to buy my x15 before the next camping trip.
As well used as that ax was, when i gave it a little tlc on the edge it was chopping better than any i had ever seen. Chop deeper and get more onestrike splits with fiskars axes extreme performance axes designed to help make every swing your best. If you think an axe is an incredibly simple concept that doesnt need any improving, youre about halfright. Fiskars x10 universal axe advantageously shopping at. Set handmade bushcraft leather axe belt loop and sheath holster fiskars x10x11. Hatchet is ideal for chopping kindling and small to mediumsized logs.
The company was started by a dutchman named peter thorwoste who set up a forge in the small village to produce pig iron for conversion into wrought iron for product manufacturing which eventually led to production of the famous fiskars axe. Enjoy many winters with this axe thanks to a lifetime warranty. I already have a cold steel trail hawk, a true value hardware boys axe, and am restoring my grandfathers kelly double bit axe. Theres more to think about than youd expect when selecting your pick out of the best axes in the world. This axe is suitable for many wood operations around the house, garden or in the woods. I have the fiskars wheel sharpener mentioned that i use to regularly keep sharp. I know that neither of these are up there with the gb, wetterlings or oxheads, but for a woods bumming axe which would be better. Ckc kydex sheath for the fiskars x11 splitting axe 17. Which should you buy between fiskars x7 and x11and why.
Custom kydex sheath for your fiskars axe, hatchet, or tomahawk. For medium size logs with diameter of more than 20cm. Researched fiskars when i got home and learned more on the quality and durability of these axes. Replacement handleblade axe fiskars the home depot.
Once the axe is firmly wedged in the piece, i swing the whole thing onto the block in a chopping motion, until the split is made. You must need to buy a good axe for hiking or woodworking and we know fiskars is a wellrenowned axe brand for their quality axe. Wow i was so impressed i just picked up the x27 splitting axe. Like every xseries hatchet or axe, the x11 combines perfected weight distribution, advanced blade geometry, an ultrasharp edge and virtually unbreakable.
Even better, the long 21 fibercomp fiberglass handle lets you swing this monster baseball bat style for serious windup power. Just a few passes through this sharpener will give you a clean, sharp, factory edge. Im by no means stocked up on axes and such, but none of the others that ive got do the job well enough. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Sign up for our email newsletter so you dont miss updates on our latest projects, products and tips. Product title fiskars 3785611002 17 x11 splitting axe. While the lack of a functional camping head cover is a drawback, the performance of the fiskars x17 splitting axe more than made up for it. This combination of features allows the blade to disperse wood more effectively, offering more onestrike splits with each swing. Like every xseries hatchet or axe, the x11 combines perfected weight distribution, advanced blade geometry, an ultrasharp edge and virtually unbreakable design to maximize your performance. The axe head is integrated in the handle and will never become loose. Its one of the oldest of the major axe manufacturers, outlasting brands like collins and prandi by centuries. Fiskars 3755011001 hatchet axe with sheath 14 inch free shipping.
The fiskars x11 is the smallest splitting axe of four different sized axes in this fiskars xseries range and is a good size for packing into smaller backpacks. The blade of a chopping axe is slimmer than a splitting axe, and sharper, as its designed to cut crossway through the fibers of the wood. From knives to axes, this finnish company produces tools that are affordable and effective, tough workhorses. This 4th of july weekend we spent some time enjoying the woods and my dad brought his new x11, we were so impressed i had to show it to. Perfect as a secondary axe for quick jobs, the x11 is designed for easy 1handed use when splitting small logs. I own a hydraulic log splitter, a maul and the fiskars splitting axe. May 20, 2017 this is the new version, model number 1015641.
If you could only buy either the fiskars x7 or x15 which would you get and why. While the basic concept predates written history, what this fiskars axe does is give you the best of efficiency with each stroke. The fiskars x27 axe will definitely offer longterm value for your money. Fiskars splitting axe is ideal for taller users or anyone who prefers a longer axe. While moving the logs for later processing, i had time to reflect on the performance. Fiskars is a brand that people associate with a level of quality that other massproduction toolmakers cant seem to reach. Perfect as a secondary axe for quick jobs, the x11 is designed for easy onehanded use when splitting small logs. Perfected balance and powertoweight ratio increases swing speed to multiply power.
Sharp edge works well for even mid to largesized logs. Fiskars forged steel hatchet with 10in composite handle. Our effective, multipurpose machetes and billhooks deliver superior control and fast, powerful performance. Jul 14, 2017 a chopping axe is different from splitting axe in many ways. Fiskars sx11 premium splitting axe supplied with an orange. The splitting axe features a unique cutting edge that easily slices into the wood, which the thick axe blade then pushes apart. X15 chopping axe chops up to three times deeper than a traditional axe to chop more faster. Fiskars next generation splitting axes are a true evolution of craftsmanship purposedesigned for one strike splits of even the thickest logs.
The fiskars x10 is a universal axe for precies chopping and splitting. Description for carpentry and wood work great general tool for tasks at the yard and small construction projects around the house. The fiskars x11 splitting axe is designed to deliver comfortable onehanded use on small logs and has an excellent. The axe head itself is made from dropforged medium carbon steel. The brush axs thick dropforged blade rips through underbrusheven small treeslike no flimsy stamped steel machete blades can. This article has highlighted many features that illustrate how the fiskars x27 axe is the best firewood splitting tool in todays market. Though not the most attractive, it is durable and functional. Jan 22, 2012 for those ones, i usually set the edge of the axe head on the top of the piece and tap the bottom of the piece against a splitting block while maintaining contact with the edge of the axe head to the top of the piece. As a splitter, the x11 is a trusty companion to any wood burning stove and is small enough to be swung indoors at your own risk. With our guide, and the best made axe models on the market today, you.
But the few times ive had nicks in it, ive used a file to get them out and then touched up with my work sharp belt sharpener and finally the fiskars wheel sharpener. And also some detailed information about size and weight. They are different, so i dont view them as having two of the same tools. Provides power that makes splitting mediumsized to extralarge logs easier than ever. Jan 25, 20 i finally broke the handle on my wetterling hatchet last november and when i went to replace it i ended with a fiskars x11, not by plan but it was what was available at the time. The inexpensive fiskars x7 is a 14 hatchet that splits wood like a champ and is super cheap for the beginning bushcrafter. The small, but mighty axe is only 17 inches, but the tool offers power and speed for onestrike splits of small and even medium logs.
Also, breaking of the handle is a thing of the past. From small camping axes to large splitting axes, we have a fiskars axe for even the toughest jobs, whether youre logging, splitting or tree felling. Each axe comes with an innovative plastic protective case that is easy to confirm, not sensitive to moisture and can be used to carry or hang up the axe. Axes, machetes and mauls wood cutting tools fiskars. Get free 2day shipping on qualified fiskars, axe products or buy products today with buy online pick up in store. Fiskars 17 x 11 splitting axe 3785611002 blains farm. Our axes are crafted with a proprietary grinding technique that provides a sharper edge for better contact and cleaner cuts. You lose accuracy and get exhausted quickly, risking your own safety.
Dont rock the newage lumberjack beard without possessing some of the knowhow. I burn about 3 cords of wood every winter and have. This leisure axe is universally applicable and features an extra wide blade. Woodcutting is a lost art, flushed away with the rest of the industrial revolution. Our extreme performance axes and mauls let you chop deeper with more onestrike splits perfect for chopping logs, splitting firewood and felling trees. Get free 2day shipping on qualified fiskars, axes products or buy tools department products today with buy online pick up in store. Description for small size logs with diameter of less than 20cm great for onehand use works best for chopping kindling for fire. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden. Its just a testament to the lasting quality of this brand, and shows generations of expertise within their forge like most of the nordic axe makers, fiskars started out as a community forge in a small village. I want your opinion those of you that have spent time with both on the fiskars camp axe vs.
X11 splitting axe 17 perfect as a secondary axe for quick jobs, the x11 is designed for easy onehanded use when splitting small logs. The axe combines perfected weight distribution, advanced blade geometry, an ultrasharp edge and virtually unbreakable design to maximize your performance. Fiskars forged steel hatchet with 10in composite handle at lowe s. The longer x27 does the heavier work, while the shorter pro splitting axe splits the easier stuff. As is standard on all fiskars xseries axes, the x15 comes with a rigid plastic sheath. Fiskars x15 chopping axe is ideal for fallen trees chops up to three times deeper with each swing skip to main content. Ideal for taller users or anyone who prefers a longer axe, our muchrequested 36 in. Jan 14, 2018 i actually have a double bit vaughan, a fiskars x25, fiskars x11, gransfors sfa, a generic 24 boys axe, and one or two others.
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