Having the right tool for the job is important, especially if you are gone split a few cubes of wood for the upcoming winter. So to help you out I compiled a list of the 6 best splitting axe money can buy these days. Please share your experience or let me know if I missed one the great axes.
Before we go to the best splitting axe, we start comparing the different axes. There are a few details you should keep in mind. Most people tend to buy a long handle, 36 inches or so because this allows you to swing with more force. The problem with a longer handle is that you tend to lose control, you will have more difficulty hitting the wood at the right place. A shorter axe is therefore recommended, with a length around the 28″. This is the ideal length for the average man.
Having this sad, the most popular and most bought axe available is a 36-inch axe, the Fiskars x27. I have to say this is the best splitting axe available. I bought it two years ago and I still love it, some people are not a fan of a fibre compound handle, but it never let me down.
Another tip I like to share with you, the best slitting axe is not the heaviest axe. If you are just starting with splitting wood, then don’t go for a to heavy axe. Yes, a heavier splitting axe will give you more force, but you will lose accuracy over it. So start with the lighter splitting axe and if you gain more experience over time, then you can increase the weight.
Wood Splitting Axes
I have compared the most popular wood splitting axe with a length around the 28 inch. At the end of the article, you will find a table with all products with all the important details in one overview.
Fiskars X27 Splitting
- MULTI-USE AXE: Sharp blade axe is an ideal wood chopper designed for firewood, yard work, and lawn cleanup, with maximum efficiency for more one-strike splits; Perfect for medium to large size logs
- EFFICIENT AND COMFORTABLE USE: Shock-absorbing handle with textured non-slip grip reduces hand strain, improves control, and prevents overstrike damage; 36" handle is ideal for taller users
- LONG-LASTING AND RELIABLE: Hardened forged steel blade stays sharper longer than traditional axes and advanced bevel convex design splits efficiently and makes the blade easier to remove from wood; Provides excellent durability and lasting value
- QUALITY OUTDOOR TOOLS: Designed to help you embrace the outdoors, Fiskars axes and hatchets are equipped with smart technologies and award-winning, ergonomic features that make it easier and more enjoyable to tackle outdoor tasks
- INCLUDES: 1 Fiskars Super Splitting Axe with protective sheath; Backed by a lifetime warranty
The Fiskars X27 is longer than recommended, but this is the most popular wood splitting axe available. With a length of 36 inches, it’s actually too big if you just start chopping your wood. But it’s a beast of an axe. The Fiskars X series is one of the most popular series and for a good reason. They have perfect length weight balance, a nice shock absorbing handle and most import, lifetime warranty.
Some people prefer a wooden handle over a fibre one, but keep in mind that the FiberComp handle is stronger than steel! So you don’t have to worry that it will break when you overshot and hit the wood.
The Fiskars is razor sharp and has a perfect wedge design. Splitting wood with the Fiskars will save you time, effort and cause less strain on your hands!
CS90TA-BRK Trail Boss
- Featuring a European style head with a 4" blade and a 4 1/2" cutting edge
- It takes a big bite with every swing. Plus, it features a very sturdy, durable straight-grained American Hickory handle
- In our extensive field-tests in the outback of Australia, the Trail Boss was used to chop kindling
- Clear roads and trails, to build blinds and even to chop down a fair sized tree
A more traditional splitting axe with a Hickory handle. It has a perfect weight and it has a good feel in your hands. It’s not an axe to split great amounts of wood, but more a daily use axe to split some wood, clear your path or take long while hiking.
The handle has a perfect aligned grain and the axe is pretty cheap. The only part missing is the sheath, you will have to buy this separately.
Estwing Camper’s Axe
- OUTDOOR VERSATILITY - Designed for chopping logs, small trees, branches or splitting firewood & kindling, making it the perfect backpacking hatchet.
- PATENTED SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP - Reducing impact vibration by 70%, Estwing's molded shock reduction grip provides optimal slip-free comfort, durability and superior grip in all jobsite conditions
- FORGED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Engineered for maximum strength and durability for a lifetime of hard work from this survival axe.
- HEAVY DUTY SHEATH - Includes ballistic nylon sheath to protect hand sharpened cutting edge.
- MADE IN THE USA – Since 1923, our tools have been proudly American made in Rockford, IL using only the finest American steel.
The only all steal axe in the review. This American made axe of forced steel will give you maximum strength and durability. The patented shock reduction grip reduces the impact vibration up to 70%. With the black design, it not only splits well but also looks good!
It arrives sharp and ready to use. This is not your axe for big trees, the head tends to get stuck when swung too hard. But it’s perfect for smaller trucks (2 – 6″).
Husqvarna A2400 27″ Composite Multi-Purpose Axe
- Powerful Universal Axe For Various Needs, Including Contractor Or Forest Work
- Fiber-Reinforced Pa Shaft Makes The Axe Durable And Robust
- Hammer Function For An Easy And Effective Use Of Splitting Wedges (No Steel Wedges)
- No Assembly Required
The most expensive one in the list, but well worth it. Like the Fiskars, it has a perfect weight distribution and a fibre handle. The head has a perfect geometry for an easy entry into the wood. It also comes with hammer function and shaft protection.
The head is working sharp when you receive it, so you can use it straight away.
Husqvarna 26″ Wooden Axe
- Includes one Husqvarna 26-in. Wooden Multipurpose Axe with Leather Edge Cover
Made in the land of the gods, Sweden. A traditional style multi-purpose axe. The head is attached to a hickory shaft. With the 26 inch length, it’s perfect to use with two hands or one hand if you have a strong grip. This is a real multi-purpose axe to use around the home.
You receive the axe sharp and ready to use. The wooden handle has a perfect grip and it not coated.
Snow & Nealley Hudson Bay Axe
- Drake Off Road Tools Featuring a 1 3/4# head on a 24" hickory handle
- Our genuine leather blade sheath is included for your safety
- Drake Off Road Tools
A good quality axe with a nice Hickory handle and head made from fine grain steel. The wooden steal lays perfect in your hand and the axe is balanced very well. The blade is not very sharp when you receive it, so you will have to do some sharping when you receive it.
It comes with a nice leather sheath and is made in the USA.
Best Splitting Axe compared
I have put the 6 best axes for splitting wood in a table so you can compare the main features in one overview. As mentioned earlier, if you have the experience, then the best splitting axe is the Fiskar X27 in my opinion.
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