How heavy is the Fiskars splitting axe?

5.85 pounds
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Which Fiskars axe is best?

Try the Fiskars® X25 Splitting Axe. The 28-inch axe has a power-to-weight ratio that increases the swing speed for more power, working a bit like an aluminum baseball bat. For the job of felling small trees, the Fiskars® X15 Chopping Axe is recommended.

Is Fiskars axe good?

The axe is lightweight and I can swing it all day without getting exhausted. The splitting power of the lightweight axe is amazing. The product claims one strike splits and this is no exaggeration. I would say the majority of the swings with this axe splits the wood with one strike.

What’s the difference between a chopping AXE and a splitting axe?

A chopping axe is different from splitting axe in many ways. The blade of a chopping axe is slimmer than a splitting axe, and sharper, as it’s designed to cut cross-way through the fibers of the wood. Using a chopping axe properly consists of cutting a horizontal log with many fast, downward strokes.

Is there a difference between a chopping AXE and a splitting axe?

A chopping axe is different from splitting axe in many ways. The blade of a chopping axe is slimmer than a splitting axe, and sharper, as it’s designed to cut cross-way through the fibers of the wood. A hatchet and chopping axe are both designed to be used in a similar fashion, but they’re are obvious differences.

Do I need a splitting axe?

If you need firewood for staying warm during the winter season ahead, you’re going to need a good wood splitting axe. Splitting axes are designed to create smaller chunks by splitting wood fibers apart. This is in contrast to a felling axe, which cuts through those wood fibers.

Whats the difference between a chopping AXE and a splitting axe?

How do you sharpen a Fiskars chopping AXE?

Just run the blade through the right groove and roll it a couple of times and your blade will restore its optimal bevel for cutting. This handy little forest companion has optimized sharpening angles for both Fiskars axes and knives and its easy to use mechanism makes it a breeze to work with.

What is the best axe for wood splitting?

Fiskar makes the best axe for splitting wood because their axes stay sharp and are virtually unbreakable. This, in combination with the axe head being sharpened by Fiskars proprietary grinding technique makes for a very durable wood splitting axe that will stay sharp longer and last virtually forever.

What is the best axe for splitting logs?

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What kind of axe for splitting?

For wood splitting, you need a splitting axe, which features a large heavy iron head with a wedge-shaped blade. The backsides of many splitting axes feature a sledgehammer-type head, called a maul.