Fiskars Xsharp / X27

[djbobbins]

So... Having been given a new x27 for Christmas (woo hoo!) I need to keep it in tip top condition.

 

The Fiskars Xsharp seems to get mixed reviews on Amazon, some people saying it's good but others saying it's flimsy; okay for knives but no good for an axe?

 

If anyone's got one, or has bought one and got rid in favour of something different, your opinions would be very welcome.

[mendiplogs]

So... Having been given a new x27 for Christmas (woo hoo!) I need to keep it in tip top condition.

 

The Fiskars Xsharp seems to get mixed reviews on Amazon, some people saying it's good but others saying it's flimsy; okay for knives but no good for an axe?

 

If anyone's got one, or has bought one and got rid in favour of something different, your opinions would be very welcome.

 

Hi MATE THERES loads of Menbers on here have them and they seem great thanks Jon happy new year

[tothby1]

got two had them several years now no problems

[SteveA]

The Fiskars sharpener works fine, is quick and simple.... just don't drop a log, or your axe on it or the housing may break.

cheers, steve

[surveyor]

Been using mine for a year now and enjoy it very much. The long handle is nice but takes some getting used to. The composite handle is holding up very well, and if it should break, there is a lifetime guarantee on the handle with normal use. I would use gloves with it to protect the pinkie finger at full reach, as the end of the handle is flared. the head is weighed very nicely.

[nepia]

Spending money on gizmos like the XSharp seems a bit excessive to me; you're splitting logs with the axe, not shaving with it. I have a gritstone that my dad bought probably 50 years ago and run it briefly over the blade about three times a year and have no issues.

[william127]

I agree, not that I wouldn't buy a nice sharpener but I wouldn't buy one just for my splitting maul, I generally just put a bit of an edge on it with a sanding disc.

 

But obviously you can never have too many nice tools.

[scraggs]

I use a fine flat file to sharpen mine, it works well.

[Aunt Maud]

I use a flat file too, but I have a Hultafors Sly instead. I keep it razor sharp at just about 30º.

[twistedhicap]

Decent fine flat file here too