Ochsenkopf vs Gransfors vs Fiskars Splitting Axe/Maul?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Not my area of expertise at all. Got a fibreglass Oregon (aka Bahco) one for de-jamming the processor lol but it's been years since I've split wood manually.

 

Friends want to make an educated purchase for dealing with a decent amount of rounds of all species; trying to help them, much use I am!

 

Any feedback gratefully received. Thank you.

 

Edit: Or Hultafors?...

Edited March 23, 2017 by TimberCutterDartmoor

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Helko Vario 2000...

 

My head hurts

[MR TREEBUS]

Fiskars for me.

[drinksloe]

Must admit very very happy with my Fiskars X27.

But i haven't used the others so can't compare.

 

Are the others not serious money? 100 quid+, can get a fiskars for around 40-50 quid.

Prob split 40-50T last few years and the Fiskars is a breath of fresh air, can swing for hours without getting a sweat on, my old mual u wre sweating after 30mins.

[Woodworks]

X27 here as well. Mate has the Gransfors and it is a work of art but he tried my Fiskars and recon'd it was the better tool just not as nice to look at.

[Al Cormack]

Another one for X27. [emoji106]

 

 

http://www.cormacktreecare.co.uk

[Bob_z_l]

Love my X27. Can't comment on others.

Use X17 more and all day with no problems.

[agg221]

Whichever they find most comfortable in hand.

 

All decent makes will split well and hold a suitable edge. Wooden vs fibreglass handles are a matter of personal preference.

 

I like my Gransfors large splitting axe.

 

Alec

[SteveA]

I really rate Fiskars, good price, well thought out quality products & lifetime guarantee. Can't complain about that.

Also love Gransfors (not got their axe, just a froe) because it's proper old school metalwork.

cheers, Steve

[kcstevens]

I always split with 2 axes at arms reach. Fiskar is the go to axe for me but always keep my heavy man sized axed (don't know the brand) for the odd log that requires a bit of weight persuasion

 

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