Which Axe - Chopper or Splitter?

[Richoson Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Richoson]

Craig

You would have seen my Fiskar in action several times, I have the smaller one and am looking at getting the larger one to make the splitting a little easier. I have used it numerous times to clear smaller trees (up to 30cm in diameter).

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

[talk2tiny Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close talk2tiny]

A splitter is good for splitting length ways but if you've ever tried to cop through a decent log across ways, the chopper is way better (and safer) than the splitter. If you're taking a chainsaw, I'd agree with the splitter being a good option. If you need a single tool for both though, you definitely want the chopper.

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I have been cutting and splitting wood for way too long, apart from camping wood heating as well. Best combination (imo) is chain saw and splitter. The Fiskars splitter is excellent. If you hold the splitter up near the head it is pretty easy to split up some kindling also.

[Hazza Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hazza]

Craig,

When I was at Gordon Country I found the splitter and chainsaw was the best combo.

The first few days we only had an axe and slitter and didn't use the axe as anything too large was too much work with an axe anyway.

If there was no chainsaw the splitter would have been more than suffice to look after anything you could carry back to the camp fire.

Splitter was not mine (don't remember the brand) but I believe you can get them from Anaconda or any good camping store and it worked very well and well made. I will purchase a splitter before our next camping trip.

Hazza

Fiskar, yes that was the brand I used and It was excellent. Only complaint it was a bit small for me (owned by a lady hence the size).

For me the sharper the better, that way you don't need as much effort so safer. Ask a butcher he will always have a sharp knife, never a blunt one.

Hazza

[Geoffury Find all posts View Profile Close Geoffury]

Went looking for info on Getting my axe sharpened, found this thread.

I have an Estwing long handle camping axe, bought it 15 years ago,
nice and light for when hiking, and now it fits perfectly in my rear draws.

Anyone recommend a good place to get an axe or knife sharpened in Perth?

I used to do it myself on grandads sharpening wheel, but really don't have the time anymore.

[BlakMoth Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close BlakMoth]

I just bought a stone to sharpen mine on.


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[Geoffury Find all posts View Profile Close Geoffury]

For knife or axe?
Feel like sharpening mine for me :-)

[BlakMoth Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close BlakMoth]

It was $2 from BCF haha. Does the job though. Nice and sharp.

[Geoffury Find all posts View Profile Close Geoffury]

I want to re sharpen it properly but won't have time before Easter weekend, so went and ordered a new one on eBay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ESTWING-E...item33914990ca

At least I'll have one for the weekend, and then I can work on my old one.

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You can't go wrong with Estwing, quality stuff!

Cheers Andrew

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You can't go wrong with Estwing, quality stuff!

Cheers Andrew

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[Retreads Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Retreads]

Estwing over fiskars? I like the full metal handle but does it really stop the vibrations? I have never seen these east wing ones before but I'm intrigued.

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Estwing over fiskars? I like the full metal handle but does it really stop the vibrations? I have never seen these east wing ones before but I'm intrigued.

I don't have first hand experience with their axes, but if they are half as good as their hammers they will be first class.

Cheers Andrew

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This is my baby. 29 years old and still going strong. Has doubled as a sledgehammer on occasion. It's outlasted two of my axes

Name: Olde Faithful
Make: Father In Law Special Mk1
Construction: Fence pole welded to splitting wedge
Effectiveness: 8/10
Durability: 9.5/10 - after 29 years it is has developed a slight curve. 27 of those years its been left outside by the chopping block
Styling: 2/10 - Welds are not the prettiest

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

I've got a great axe, had it for years, its had 6 new heads and 12 new handles.............. but geez its been a great axe

Cheers Andrew