Chopping Axe

Considered many hatchet/axe options on Amazon. From $10 to $60. Bought Fiskars X15 Axe based on reviews and reputation. (I've been using the same Fiskars Lopper reliably for ten years - 100s of large branch cuts.) The Madrona tree (1460 on the Janka scale; Pine is 480; Oak is 1300) I needed to cut was difficult to access so I need to be equipped with a capable manual tool. Had I purchased anything less sharp/durable, it would have required two trips and I needed to avoid that. Tree was 9"x7.5" in diameter - I used the axe single handed and double handed - Tree was surprisingly tough...took me 20 minutes to get through it (I'm in my 60s and decent condition) Cuts were deep, balance was good, shock loads to arms hands were moderate. Edge still slices paper afterwards. See pics. This is a very nice tool - glad I made this choice.

I put a lot of time researching this ax before finally making the purchase. After watching countless videos and reading many reviews, I couldn't help but think that this tool was going to be extraordinary. I was not at all disappointed. First off all, if you visit Fiskars website about this product [...], you will see that the use and purpose of this tool is not for splitting wood, but for felling trees. I have only felled trees with axes greater than 27 inches in length in the past, so I was fairly skeptical about using such a short felling ax. My skepticism was tamed when I took it up to my property in Idaho one weekend to clear some land of live and dead trees that needed to be chopped down. It didn't take much effort to swing this small ax, but I was very surprised to see how deep this cut with minimal effort. I didn't get worn out so quickly like I do when swinging a longer ax. I found that my endurance lasted much longer with this short handle than with a longer one. On top of being able to last longer and cut with such a sharp blade, my wife, who is 5' 2", was able to use this thing very well! It is a great product that both her and I are able to use and not compromise the ability to fell trees quickly. The blade on this maintained its edge very well, and it was not hard to keep sharp. I sharpened it regularly to keep its edge, but looking back, I didn't really need to. Another feature of which I was skeptical is the hollow handle. I thought that there would be a lot of vibration in the fiberglass handle while chopping, but it was just the opposite. there was no vibration, and the smooth handle had plenty of grip- even in sweaty hands-, but didn't give me blisters. This is a tool well worthy of five starts! I highly recommend this product from the most experienced to the least experienced.

This is a perfect size and weight for a woman to use. Good quality as always.

Tons of people are using these now over traditional axes and they seem to measure up really well. To start, because of the hollow handle an axe of the same size can concentrate more weight in the head. I found that I got used to this balance very quickly. The grip is great and it feels solid in the hands. I was deciding between this axe and the similar X7 hatchet and I'm glad I got this axe. With the heavier head and longer handle I can really tackle larger logs and even split pretty well. The axe didn't come super sharp but usable. I sharpened it up to razor sharp before my first use and found that it held that edge through about 45 minutes of constant chopping and splitting. I do kinda hate the case it comes with so that's the only thing I'd change. It's fine for storage in the garage or back of your truck, but it doesn't really carry well. A nice leather sheath or a kydex one would be a big improvement. I think there is something to the non-stick coating they claim give such good penetration on each chop. I found that it didn't stick in the wood except when I was splitting difficult logs and even then wasn't as hard to get out as some axes I've used. The steel of the blade is proprietary but I will say that it's not the hardest steel out there. I think it's very suitable for an axe blade though. When you hit a hard knot or dirt or whatever, it will roll rather than chip so it's not as catastrophic to the blade. However as I mentioned it took a very sharp edge and held it through a lot of chopping so I think that's all I can ask for. It comes with a lifetime warranty and from what I've heard they're impossible to break so I think that's pretty darn good for $28. I highly recommend it.

フィスカースの斧はいいよ。素晴らしい。刃も鋭いから、いい加減に使うと、脛の肉をえぐり取られるね、気を付けて。

El hacha es muy buena y el filo cumple super bien a la hora de cortar pequeños troncos y ramas. Me gustan los colores y la ergonomía.

Great value for money, hard use axe. Synthetic Handle has pros and cons, but as a use an abuse tool, it's very good. Great size for general camp and lighter household use.

Great Axe. Had it for years now. Love it. Splits wood with ease

林業でクサビを打込むのに使っています。木製と違って柄がぐらっかず、折れにくいので煩わしさが減りました。刃の材質と切れ味も良いです。ただ、刃と柄の取り付け部分が割れると、柄の付け替えが効かないのが、弱点だと思います。グリップエンドが手に当たって痛いので少し削りました。