Which axe to get

rje66 · 19-12-2024 05:32PM #1

Planning on upgrading my cheapo splitting axe, what would be a decent make to look at and which suppliers would stock it.

Thanks

timfromtang · 19-12-2024 05:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058385061/which-axe-to-get

Hi rje likely a similar age to me,

I am 1966 vintage and getting creaky.

I like to use an antique Elwell for splitting, It has lovely rounded cheeks and splits beautifully whilst seldom sticking.

I'd say you'd get one of these (they were popular and highly regarded) from a secondhand tool dealer. There's a couple on adverts and done deal and instagram too I believe.

Tim

rje66 · 19-12-2024 06:11PM

Cheers Tim, I'll have a look.

Tang?, you probably know my cousin Mervyn???

blackbox · 19-12-2024 06:22PM

For splitting you want a maul, not an axe.

Accidentally · 19-12-2024 06:51PM

I've been using a Fiskars x39 for the last 5 years. The fiberglass handle takes some of the sting out of it, compared to the wood handles I've used before. I may just be going soft 🙂 .

timfromtang · 19-12-2024 07:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122974680#Comment_122974680

Perhaps you mean "For splitting I prefer a maul to an axe"

different strokes

different folks

different timber

etc

tim

timfromtang · 19-12-2024 07:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122974659#Comment_122974659

I'd say I might know who you mean alright.

tim

duffysfarm · 19-12-2024 08:29PM

Fiskar all the way

tabby aspreme · 20-12-2024 12:13PM

I have a Hultafors splitting axe and find it very good, it will either split the wood or bounce off it, never gets stuck

rje66 · 20-12-2024 06:34PM

Cheers. See lots of online suppliers, but would like to 'feel' it beforehand, is there any walk in places to get one, Dublin or westmeath ideally?.

Also what's the general conclusion on fiberglass v wood handle??

For my sledges and pickaxes I don't like anything else but wood....

PMU · 20-12-2024 10:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122976567#Comment_122976567

is there an irish supplier ?

893bet · 21-12-2024 10:32AM

Recommendations for a fiskar supplier that ships to Ireland for splitting?

ociarba · 21-12-2024 10:44AM

Amazon.de €66 approx at the moment for a Fiskars X25. Bought one a few years ago. Made short work of leylandiis that I had taken down. Shipping is about €12

tabby aspreme · 22-12-2024 02:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122978441#Comment_122978441

Not that I no of, I got mine online

893bet · 29-12-2024 01:13PM

I just ordered an x7 and an x27 on Amazon.de.

Tractor is out of order for the next 3-4 weeks so not having the block splitter available means lot of manual chopping of very dry knotty ash/spruce.

Which axe to get

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