Chopper 1 Splitting Axe vs 8 lb. Splitting Maul and Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe
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Episode #2
Testing the Chopper 1 Splitting Axe against an 8 lb Splitting Maul and a Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe.
Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe, 28-Inch
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Fiskars 8 lb Maul, 36 Inch (not the one I use in the video but better)
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Years ago I bought one of those huge red "cheese wedge" monster splitters. Didn't do much in my hands. One day my friend came by (6' 4" and one solid man, rest in peace brother) and he just plowed through the knarliest rounds like it was nothing with that tool. Guess it really depends on the user's build too.
That is true! 😇🌎💫
How did he die?
Technique fella. Let the tool work for you, too. A lot of people flex up and are shot a few strokes in.
No earthly idea why TH-cam recommended this video to me, but I'm glad it did, it was fun to watch. I wish I had a place where I could go to split firewood for an hour or two on the weekends. I'd love to have a cool axe that I could put to work when the time was right.
Haha! Glad that you watched and commented. Thank you!
Man, I chop wood for my mother during summer and I've gotta tell you, it's a beautiful time of my life. The sounds of a good blow that crackles through the air is the most pleasant sound on earth. Doesn't take to much force to chop wood with that fiskers axe, I have the same one and man it's a Beauty
I grew up using, and still currently use a homemade splitting maul, it's a 24 pound head welded onto a pipe. I love it. I've used it against concrete, wood, metal and junk cars! Never had a problem with it
Wow, that thing must give you quite a good workout. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@C B it may be more, I forget what it weighed exactley
The Fiskars. X27 splits any Aussie hardwoods and it is very ergonomic - I would recommend this brand
I think where the chopper 1 has another advantage is that it doesn't get stuck in the wood.
Not very damn often that's for sure. And never deep enough you can't pop it out pretty easy.
I loved the Chopper 1 back in the day. It could put wood into Orbit 😂
I own an x25, and it does the job with logs of nearly any size. Seeing this video, I was also surprised that the Fiskars also dealt with a log of that size, it seemed quite huge considering how thin the x25 is. As I saw other axes were a bit more effective, but not that much. Also, if you chop smaller logs as well, Fiskars wins the day, as it is very light and offers great handling, which is quite important if you plan to work all day.
Thanks for watching and commenting Cliff. The Fiskars Axe did perform really well on the big rounds. It feels good in the hands and is great for a long day of chopping like you mentioned.
I just got an X25 for smaller rounds but was also surprised how effective it was on some larger rounds that I tried it on.
Bought an X25 when I first started heating with wood and have never felt the need for anything else. At 5'9", it has the perfect length for me and the weight is such that i can swing it all day with force to blast through the knottiest stuff on my property after a few chops. Also, I feel more in control of this amount of weight. Great axe.
I've used a Chopper 1, (not Chopper 2, see edit), with the fiberglass handle, for about 25 years. It can blast through most wood that's not too twisted or knotty, and the fiberglass handle is easy on the hands and arms. You have to clear the area around you, make sure no people or animals are close, because sometimes the splits go flying really far. If splitting next to a stack sometimes they'll fly and stack themselves if they land just right 😎
Edit: The fiberglass handle version is still called Chopper 1 not Chopper 2.
I've never heard of the chopper 2. Sounds cool.
@@AlmostHomestead That's because it doesn't exist.
@@AlmostHomestead
Like the dude said, it doesn't exist.
BUT WHAT DOES EXIST, are old tires. And will help keep the wood from becoming satellites with the Chopper 1.
... it's a cool splitter
Or any sort of strap or chain around the log will hold it together while allowing the splits.
@@trevorlambert4226 You're right. For some reason I thought the fiberglass handle version was called Chopper 2 but it's not.
I love the fiskars x27. I’ve been using it for about 12 years. I just have to sharpen it every once in a while but that is to be expected with any blade. It really is a champ. My neighbor just gave me a chopper 1 so I was curious how the two would compare and this video shows just that. Thanks!
Yeah, my Fiskars axe is still going strong. That's great that you scored a Chopper One.
I have used a chopper for 30 years. I can swing it longer and generally doesn't get stuck.
I've used the chopper one for decades..I would swing it all day..and night. The ONLY problem is the springs occasionally need to be replaced..no biggie. In fact we have 2 of them. Tried different splitting mauls even the go devil, always go back to old reliable (chopper one).
Oh cool. I need to use mine nore often. 👍
I have my Dad's Chopper 1 that he's had since long before I was here. It splits like a beast & currently only has 1 wedge, so glad to find out I can finally get replacement parts for it. It'll be chopping wood for years to come now.
Awesome. It is a cool axe.
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland,Put your rounds into the outer rim of s truck tyre,that has the inner walls removed ,put on s concrete base,and split away,the wood stays in the tyre and doesn't fly over the place, it's so easy to split rounds this way,
Confirmed This man after saying it is like an earthquake happening puts this axe on his hands, he can withstand the full force of an earthquake, what a beast!
Not surprised. I've been using an X27 for years and love it.
DO NOT USE THE BACK AS A HAMMER FOR A WEDGE, I overestimated it’s strength and ended up breaking the head off my f27. Bought a very similar husky model for half the price and am just as impressed if not moreso
How tall are you? I’ve got the X25, I’m exactly 6 foot and find it rather short...
@@letyourmusshang I’m 5’9”. I think the X27 is like 6-8” longer so it would be better for you.
@@jeffsmith673 yeah it’s 36” instead of 28”. Just a hassle having to return it through Amazon lol
I have an 8lbs splitting maul and haven't used it since I got a Fisker splitting axe. Light yet splits like a champ.
Polish the sides and it makes an unbelievable difference.
I recently bought a fiskars axe, what does polishing the sides do?
@@fordzzeh7430 It helps the leading edge sink into the wood a bit farther, I feel it takes less effort to accomplish the same task. And it looks cool lol
@@endutubecensorship interesting I’ll have to try that. What do you use to polish?
@@fordzzeh7430 I forgot to mention only the bare metal portions of the head are polished.
The bare metal portions are coarse from the factory, I would start with 300 grit sand paper and as it smooths out use progressively finer grit until you can buff it with a polishing wheel.
I used a sanding/sharpening belt then a buffing wheel.
Agreed! I split all of my firewood and use the X27. I sure like my old splitter with the wood handle but it just doesn't compare. Nice job!
westmeathguy Thanks. Still loving the Fiskars axe. I may have to pick up an X27 someday.
I have the Fiskars and I love it. I think the most important feature is the little hook on the end of the handle. Allows me to unload all my rage without fear of it slipping from my hands.
Haha! For sure.
My Collin's Axe Reigns Supreme to all three of these!
It's really hard to judge cuz you can see you're trying not to hit the dirt, the only way to really judge them is to swing for the fence. I like that last one but I never did get to swing one like that. Great video👍👍👍
Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
I have all 3 also got my chopper 1 at a yard sale What were you splitting looks like hemlock or spruce. And where are you located looks like my neck of the woods literally
All three are good. One trick I was shown is to coat the leading half of the axe/maul heawith canola oil (cheap) every now and then to prevent the head from sticking. The Fiskars x27 is my preferred splitter/axe; it is "awesome".
Thanks Allan!
I came for comments by The wood splitting engineers.
mike makes yes that’s why I decided to become brain surgeon because I didn’t want to spend 16 years in wood splitting engineering school!!!
Same here,
Me too
Starting in the middle of the round is the problem. Just eyeball where you think the crack will come through the side and hit it there with a passing blow, top down through the side. The axe will pernitrate deep and the girth of the axe will open the crack up right through the heart. I did it wrong for years until I watch this 80 something year old man splitting wood. I thought it was a miracle the way he was just blasting through those logs and he showed me what I was doing wrong. BTW, he used a double bit axe and the side he split with was completely dull. You are right about the Fiskars axe, it's a bad little machine.
EXACTLY ... !
It's fiskars all the way for me. Light, sharp and effective and able to work for longer.
I used the big red “Thumper” for a winter and it physically beats the hell out of your after 30 minutes. Got the Fiskars for a present and haven’t looked back. Extremely durable handle, great balance. I used wedges though on a whole round to get initial split.
Cool. It really does feel good in the hands. Nice balance.
Chopper 1 is awesome. Owned one for 25 years
That satisfying “crack” at 1:22 😁. Thanks for the video man.
Had a Chopper 1 for over 40 years in the UK. Use it for all my heavy splitting, ash, oak, beech etc. In 40 years I’ve broken 2 of the wing pins and maybe 4 springs, easy enough to replace, but can’t get the genuine spares in the UK. Still has the original handle and I think it’s processed about 4 to 5 tons a year. Reckon I’ve had my monies worth 👍
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing
Did you try their webpage? I can’t imagine why they couldn’t ship to the UK for the right price.
This Beautiful Axe is called the Chopper1!
Its a mechanical axe that uses little "Arms" on either side of the head to forcfully "persuade" the wood to move out of the way, This thing is very good at chopping Big Straight grain logs, but Not so good at cutting logs with big knots or logs with alot of Rot on them, (the little arms just get stuck) still i love her (her name is Brenda) and i think shes a great addition to my collection!
first chops should always be more towards the edge and after you get the split started you move in towards the beefier part of the round
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I just split an entire tree worth of wood using a fiskars maul. It is a beast. One good swing and it will split anything
First off the instructions that come with the chopper one say that you swing around the edges of the round and you would get a split with every swing i also think it likes frozen wood better. I too prefer the Fiskars. Watch the Tom Clark video and take note of his methods Having a sharp edge penetrate the wood is key and some sideways force to open wood. I think the chopper one would benefit greatly with a sharp and tapered edge closer to the fiskars. I may try and see if there is enough material to do that on the Chopper or i might try and weld an edge on to grind it sharp and narrower. I believe there no one splitter to do all. I own a bunch. I got two fiskars and may add a third. I use the lighter one on the smaller splits. Different strokes/tools for different wood.Oh yea - for that knotty hickory Buck it - go hydraulic
I find that a log will split way faster no matter what you use if you start at the edge and not in the center. Physics is your friend.
Thank you sir for the time you invested in making your video. At 6’2” tall, I ordered an X27 Fiskars. I’ve owned many of their pole saws and appreciate their quality. Thank you for the comparisons.
You're welcome. Thank you for checking out the video and commenting. 👍
Its been 35+ yrs since I last chopped an appreciable amount of firewood, but from what I remember, I mostly gravitated towards using a good splitting axe on properly dried logs of med size (or smaller), preferrably with nice regular grain free of healed wounds, knots or joints; whereas a splitting maul was more of an optional specialty tool i'd trot out to deal with more challenging full size logs with irregular grain and/or still a bit green ... usually used in conjunction with one or more splitting wedges and possibly a sledge hammer.
Cmon, admit it ... using 3 properly dried logs with perfect grain was a bit easy. Kinda like testing a snowblower on powdered snow instead of heavy wet packing snow. 😉
BTW, chopping tip to onlookers ... just like having a good base for an anvil improves work efficiency (rebound) for a blacksmith, a splitting axe performs better if you can position the log atop a solid immobile base (but not so hard that a miss or a thru-split will damage the axe). An old stump cut level to ground works, as does a driveway (you can put down a pair of 2x12 scraps side by side, or a piece of 1" plywood or microlam, to protect the axe). Heck, if ya got scrap metal, a 2ft circle of 1" steel plate, and a matching circle of microlam would probably be great - round so you can upend and roll em if needed, the heavy steel as a kinetic energy vertical backstop, and microlam to stop misses. You could cut the microlam slightly and put four 2" deck screws around the lip, to prevent it from sliding off the plate.
Splitting on dirt robs your blows of quite a bit of force.
@@RovingPunster I don’t mind splitting on dirt I’m not worried about dulling my axe I’ll sharpen it but as far as the power being robbed from you goes I have to agree but at the same time the piece I’m splitting being as low to the ground as possible gives me a lot more force also it’s faster Atleast for me given I can put good power into my blows because I just flip my wood and position it with the sharp corner of my axe very rarely bending over what I’m saying is I find it much faster doing chop in top of dirt because I don’t have to keep moving around my wood o just work my way through the pile and once the wastland of wood gets too big I go and pick it all up ideally though that’s what the woman is for when she’s helping out lol alot faster working as a team
@@cocainehernandez919 It's all good. Cheers mate.
I very much miss being young.
*_Fishars_* now has a pretty good maul - see the *Fiskars Iso Core 8- pound 36 inch maul* _($53 USD on Amazon)._
I used my uncle's Chopper One in my teens. I purchased a poly handle Chopper One second hand over a decade ago. No regrets.
Oh cool!
You should work at splitting pieces off the edge around the outside of the log with the Chopper. Works much better. I have used a Chopper since the late 1980's. It also helps if you swing like you are trying to hit something 4-6" lower.
Good advice 👍
Kim is right i thought the same watching you. Also you use much less energy with this advice.
@Kim - Same principle when you box. Don't aim for their nose, aim for the back of the head.
I have an x25 and it's awesome, easy to swing and splits well, rarely gets stuck in wood. If you're 6 foot or above you probably want the x27.
Ben McLeod same. Wouldn’t go back to the maul. Effortless.
@@edwardmullan2724 I just got an x15 this weekend for limbing and that thing is awesome too in it's own way, would recommend.
I’m 5’6”, but strong and muscular, and swing the X27. Works well for me and I enjoy it. Ordered and Isocore mail and can’t wait to try it out too!
@@BrandonWest87 I have the maul and love it too, I usually use it to bust the big ones that the x25 can't handle and to drive wedges which it is extremely good at
@Ben After testing out the maul, I’m hooked! The difference between the isocore and the husky maul I have is night and day.
I haven't used a Chopper 1, but the X27 has been my Go-To for the last few years. I, too, keep heavier axes as back-ups.
Terry Hale X27 is a nice one also. Thanks for watching.
Strike close to bark and it'll split quicker..also as ive aged I modified a t post driver into a splitter..with splitting ace head on bottom
Here in Australia we do things a little different, we mount the axe and pick up the logs and throw them down, takes a bit of practice but i find the exercise helps me type faster for TH-cam comments
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I do the same with Ironbark Eucalyptus except my hydraulic thrower heaves the flitch down hard enough to make Xi Jinpin's feet hurt in China.
Sometimes it even splits the round first go, sometime the fracking gas comes out of the rocks.
Nice video. I also enjoyed the birdsong in the background. Cheers!
Thank you Paul. Have a good one.
I have the big and the hatchet-length Fiskars splitting axes, and they’re incredible. I have no need for any other splitting tools, whatsoever.
I used to sell firewood 45 years ago and split 45-50 cords per year with a maul. I am now nearly 70 and use a hydraulic splitter. Can do 3-4 cords per day with ease. Get one if you split a lot of wood. I am splitting very difficult woods such as valley oak, eucalyptus and almond.
Splitting wood is hard enough without the bending over constantly. I learned a while ago to put a 2 or 3 foot chain around the log along with a rubber bungee to keep tension on it. No more bending. Bill
Reminds me of my Dad 40 years ago, but they used to split horizontal logs, two guys and axes on each end......... kind of dangerous but effective... Muchas Gracias por el video. Saludos from Costa Rica..Hasta la vista..
Your video told me basically everything I needed to know to chose an axe. Very helpful. Tks.
Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad it was helpful. I'm going to do a video on my small axe collection soon if you want to subscribe.
i personally prefer the fiskars because that’s what i use to split wood with and it works great but i just wish they would make it a wood handle one day
They do with their chopping axes but jot with the splitting ones
Your placement accuracy is amazing!
Cool video. I like a dull 8lb maul splitter myself.
Thank you. A maul is a good way to plow through the rounds.
Same.
I’m 19 year old arborist from the uk love the videos the chopping is quality to see a older guy still getting at it 💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks Ratta! Much appreciated. 👍✌️
Thank you! Just bought the x25 been using the 36" too long for a short lady, 5lbs verses the 3lb. Looking forward to using it. Great video .
Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Mary Madalene, the Fiskars X25 weighs (total weight) 5.30 pounds, 84.8 ounces to be exact, that makes it at least 4 1/4 lbs + in the axe head alone without counting the handle.
@@paulhomsy2751 I think for me it's the length more than the weight. Thanks for the correction 😊
Love my X25!
x27 is my go to
Try the Fiskars on the opposite edge instead of the center of the block. I got the X27 and it outperformed the maul when I use the opposite edge instead of the center.
Friskars I feel I don’t get as fatigued swinging so it’s my go but sometimes you need the brute force of a maul
How many hours to you split with it? I feel the vibrations of fibre shafts much harder after a while than using hickory.
My grandfather has almost 30 years old Fiskars splitting axe that has been grind back at least 3 cm. It's a wonderful thing to swing.
Fiskers is no joke... especially the warranty no hassle no question no extra money if anything happens to it... by far the best in my opinion and I warm my house with fire wood my whole life, it doesn’t get stuck in the wood like most conventional axes
I find the x 27 to work great on hardwoods but not so on soft woods. The grain structure and spacing and moisture in pine and other softwoods makes the head get stuck more easily, even though it does work... the chopper is def the best for softwoods. I split mostly oak, ash, birch, cherry, hickory, ect.
yeah i use a normal axe for softwoods
We've recently bought the x25 for some birch logs and it's great so far.
Awesome! Great axe.
My advice after splitting 6-8 cords a year 6 years then bought a splitter. Put the log on something solid. Get a couple of wedges. On big rounds, kerf the top with your chainsaw, inch deep will work. Once you get it in half, don’t split in half again, take splits off the sides. Taking smaller sized splits is easier and the larger portion tends to stay standing after. I used an axe, a maul, and wedges. You should be able to tell which will be more effective after some practice. If log has a knot, orient knot closer to the ground, this will give you more grain for axe to slice through instead of getting dead stopped when it hits the knot. Sometimes it’s best to stay closer to the edge to get a big round to split. Look at the log and try to find the weakest spot. Save a bit each year if possible and buy a log splitter. I finally bought one and now I’ll hand split for exercise, but the majority is split on the machine. It’s the absolute easiest way. Best of luck and keep at it.
Thanks for the great comment/advice.
Oh dude, a long handle is not for taller people! It is to give more speed and momentum to the axe head. It increases the force of each blow!
I have no brand names to mention. I just made handles for heads that I found at the dump. I use a smaller axe like your fishers for most wood and the maul for tougher splits just like you do. I also have a spiral wedge that comes in really handy at times too!
Keep up the good work
Tom Kelly Not one of my finer moments with the longer axe for taller people statement. 😬 😆 I appreciate the feedback. I’ve learned a few things from some of the comments which is good. Thanks again.
Thanks for putting this together. I have been thinking about getting the x25 and this makes me feel like it is the correct decision.
Cool Nate, glad it was helpful. The X25 or longer X27 are pretty sweet axes.
X27 is way better
I bought the X27 two years ago and haven’t needed anything else. I’m usually splitting white oak and red oak in NJ. For the big rounds I use a splitting maul with 4 pound mallet and work my around. It’s just easier on my back.
Sounds great Tim!
An old lady just gave me a chopper 1! I'm stoked to try it out! Thanks for the vid!
Oh man that's great. Good score!
So you couldn't have waited until you've tried it out first before posting your comment?! So... After 5 months what is the verdict?
@@dontwakemeup1037 I've heard it was so good he is splitting in the woods till now!
Hey, thanks so much! I picked up a $60 fishers 8 pound 36”. Start tomorrow. I’m 6’4+” and hope I can do it!
Congratulations! I hope it works well for you.
@@AlmostHomestead It’s addictive! Really fun and so much easier than I expected! Thanks
You found one?!?!!
@@crocsonletsgo9665 Yes. I think it’s from Lowe’s.
@@rvboondocker2559 I called every lowes, home depot, hardware store in ky. All sold out of everything fiskars. The 36" not available on Amazon, ebay, online. I did find one x25 though. I broke my 36" and warranty gives me the run around till I gave up.
Thank you! !! Great video
I wanted to see how great Splitting Ax is
I was very grateful.
Old wisdom is amazing
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.
Thanks for the cool video. A friend sent a video of the Chopper 1 and here i am in the rabbit hole. Lol.
Btw that song in the middle was awesome. I had to Shazam it
Arcade Stranger (Juan Manrique Remix) by Armirax Leonard & Funk Deep
Thanks for checking out the video. That music in the middle is one of my favorites from my recording days when I had a home studio. Thanks. Not sure what you mean by had to Shazam it, and the reference to Arcade Stranger. 🤔😆
Ah firewood... warms you up several times..
That's for sure. 😄 Thanks for checking out the video.
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EXCELLENT. It’s AlWaYs good to have a back up, or different axes. The Copper 1 is the world. Different uses just as many others ( ammo, riffles, trucks,....etc ). Keep the videos coming. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Been chopping wood from the age of 12 years prefer the middle one with a chopping block beneath it
me too. I had bought one of them fiskars but i returned it after using it once, prefer the middle splitting wedge as well
I cut and split a fair amount of wood, about 25 cord a year. I bought a long handled Gerber two years ago, it's still swinging. It's deffinetly something I could swing all day. I was using an 8lb mail in conjunction, it's a beast, put hair on your chest. Hemlock is pretty tough stuff, usually try to avoid it for firewood.
Sounds good. Hemlock is pretty tough to split. I have been getting a lot of alder recently.
@@AlmostHomestead green alder is the dream.
I've got the Fiskars too. It seems like its harder to get a wedged maul out of a cut when it gets stuck than it does with the Fiskars. (less expended energy by the end of the day) The Fiskars is more about speed than the maul thud. That other sucker looks a bit heavy, and would beat the snot out of you. The Fiskars is the better option to me.
I still prefer the Fiskars as well. 👍
My back hurts just by watching you swing tho axes. From my bed:)
Chopper 1&2 are the best ever made!
Good comparison! IMHO the Fiskars is the best. I've got X17 and I love it. But I need some larger model. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for watching and commenting Victor. I'm glad it helped you decide. My Fiskars is still my go to axe.
On tough rounds like that, I always start with 2 wedges and a sledge hammer, only use my 6 lb maul once I'll be able to split it in one strike. If the maul gets stuck I drive it through with the sledge. For smaller wood I built a rack to cut mass amounts of branches at once (see my video on that). Thanks for the demo - the plot of this movie was quite riveting.
Sounds like a good way to go about it. Haha! Riveting.
Yeah.Nice watching someone else split the logs,LOL.
I have several mauls, wedges, and sledge hammers, but my favorite wood splitter ever is the new DeWalt I bought a month or so ago. I rarely pick anything else up anymore
Nice!
@Nomen Clature pretty much the same design as the fisker
I have a collection of around 7 splitting axes, mauls and logsplitters ranging from medium to Xtreme 8lb steel pipe welded Viking style splitters and I love everyone of em and use them for different types of wood narly or green... couldn't say I prefer 1
Sounds like a great selection of axes.
@@AlmostHomesteadYes, some I picked up rusty from the local dump for a couple bucks some from the flee market for 5-15$ old school forged and proper dense steel not that soft shit they produce these days. Bit of sanding, rust convert, polishoil, looks like brand new. After breaking a few wooden and flexies I welded half of em now to pipes (handle in the hardware store 65$, steel pipe 4$ p/m), so basically my whole collection, which most will last a lifetime, I probably got for under 150$. Done same with my rakes, sledgehammer, spades showels...Can't beat steel handles. loved your review though even it never striked me to buy a modern axe etc. new from the store...
Wood getting squirrelly?! That's nuts!
Logs are completely different, not a good test
WindWolfAlpha 😀
Blades can be sharpened or replaced. Backs I don't think you can replace or fix as easily.
Oleo-Mak GS 650 очень хорошо колит толстые дрова (брёвна).
Colo 681, Makita, Stihl...
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪 great video, try putting your rounds into a truck tyre with the inner walls removed,on a level solid base,fill with rounds and split away, great way for saving your back, I use 3 tyres stacked on top of each other, keeps all the wood together, I use the fiskers x27 super splitting axe and the fiskers isocore 8 lb maul, great splitting tools,👍🇮🇪🇮🇪
Sounds like a great method for keeping the wood in place. Thanks!
You will be surprised,how good it is, less handling,less work
Interesting facts about splitting logs
Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.
8 lb maul is my fave but i never tried the chopper...
I have the 8 lb maul and a chopper one don't really have a fiskars but I've got something similar. I like the chopper one and I do like them all. each one has a purpose and IMHO there is no one splitting axe that fits all. As a mechanic I have a rollaway full of tools so I can have the right tool on hand when I'm doing mechanical work. I feel the same way about splitting wood I can't just have one tool to use. There's always going to be a need to put down your favorite and pick up the specialty tool to get the job done right.
Sounds logical. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I was splitting a bit of wood today with a dead ringer for that 8lb maul except it has a fibreglass handle. My right hand is now bruised from where the maul got stuck in about the 5th round of the day and I belted on that handle so many times trying to shock it out. After I got it out I dipped the cutting edge in a bit of oil I had handy and that was the last time it stuck.
That chopper 1 looks like a cool axe. Going to look into 1 just for the novelty factor. It does look to get the job done pretty well.
Oh good idea on the oil. The chopper one is a nice conversation piece and it does split wood pretty well. Have a good one!
Saw a chopper in an antique shop Ann wondered how effective it was? Think I might go back and get it after this video .great demo ,thanks
Oh cool! Good luck.
I want to do this whe i get older with my son but for now i want to do this with my dad if ever we have time i like chopping woods to use it for cooking.
Sounds good Jack.
Glad to know I am not the only person with this problem. My maul works good, but I'll definitely be purchasing an axe.
Chopper is pure physics and the HOLY GRAIL of axe 🪓
The chopper one spilt everything fast. Dude like to swing steel.
There was an old timer's phrase - biting off more than you can chew.
Nice demonstration. Thanks for sharing
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As you mentioned, an axe with parts is a break down waiting to happen in my opinion. Good comparison. ATB
Hunt Shack Wilderness Experience Thanks for commenting. It’s a fun conversation piece if nothing else. 😁
@@AlmostHomestead yes a conversation piece, that is true. In 200 years someone will find it and wonder what it is . 😉
Number of knots, size of knots can make splitting really painful, but by choosing the splitting lines right, wood can split easier
У меня три Фискарса,Х11,Х21,и Х27 еще не было пней с которыми они бы не справились,просто каждый для своих работ.А вообще Фискарс отличный колун.Удачи в работе!!!👍
Согласен. Fiskars - мой любимый. У меня тоже есть топор fiskars. перевод Google
A dull axe splits better than a sharp one👍
Fiskars always ends up getting it done....
Yes, because they copied a profile from one old splitting axe, Buckin' Billy told and showed, i don't remember axe name.
Excellent test footage. I was looking at a Chopper 1 at a local thrift store, so I did a TH-cam search and found you. After watching your excellent, powerful chopping skills, I'm going to stick with my maul. Seems like the spring-loaded "spreaders" on the Chopper 1 don't really do much. Thank you for sharing your testing.
The chopper one is cool to have in my collection but it's more of a novelty. 👍🙂