Fiskars axe, do NOT buy.

[paulallen-]

It’s an axe, not a chefs knife. I just bought an x25 this morning and used it for 6 hours straight and it is hands down the best splitting axe I’ve ever used.

[andrewmagee]

let's blame the axe for operator error.

[ImpartiallySpeaking]

Bought it. Absolutely fantastic axe. No problems at all

[jamesmdean]

Actually, the blade of the axe is soft. It’s designed to be dinged and slightly chipped, as it’s soft metal. I have had my X27 almost 12 years with zero issues, the bit looks way, way worse than yours there, and it blows through wood as good as it did on day 1.

[patrickjenkins]

Go buy a $400 axe with no warranty and chip and roll that edge too

[AverageFirewoodDad]

I own 2 fiskars axes. Best axes I’ve ever owned.

[bibigreen]

I had to reprofile most of my Cold Steel products. I didn't cry.

[tjpigslayer]

Lol probably some dirt of sand on the log

[bluegrassoutdoors]

Best splitting axes I have ever used and have lasted for years.

[schloughed]

This man should've bought himself an axe made for little girls instead.

[AnarchAngel]

It's a fine axe. Nothing wrong with it at all. The steel is a little bit on the softer side but it holds up absolutely fine for splitting once you knock that factory edge off. Like a minute or 2 with a sharpening puck to barely convex the edge and get rid of the compromised steel right at the apex is all that's needed. I've had the older all black 37" version for like a decade and this never happens to me unless I bury the axe in the dirt or the wood is literally covered in sand and rocks etc. Anyone watching should do themselves a favor and disregard this "advice", you'll never want to use a maul again after using the Fiskars. I've split every type of wood that grows in my area with these things and they work extremely well. Everything from Hickory, Oak and Ash to Red Cedar. Keep it out of the dirt and don't smash it through rock covered wood and it will hold up just fine. This guy is acting like this is a cutting axe

[SupermanBB]

It’s a great axe if you take into consideration how soft the steel is and judge yourself accordingly. Often rounds have dirt/rocks on the ends, if you strike on these dirty ends you will inevitably end up with edge damage

[manny]

They must be tuned upon purchasing. They are not ready to be used until you sharpen it yourself. Don’t hit the ground either.

[mnathan]

Some people buy a baseball glove and expect it to be game ready....some people buy a fiskars axe and expect the edge not to need a quick touch up before use.
The missed step is a tiny bit of knowledge.
It's a shame you didn't know that and have given a bad review, they are a great axe that will serve for years after being initially prepped.

[OpenAirAdventure]

Mine works great, hit the concrete by mistake, chiped the floor, axe is ok. Best axe I've ever owned.

[cadenwalters]

Oh no, the axe I have for splitting got a little roll in it’s edge, I can’t use it for that anymore! 😱😂

[UGOkilleth]

Any axe or knife can chip if used wrong

[theredsmuggler]

You know what upsets me this idea that a bladed tool doesnt require maintenance

[countryfriedent]

I have two of the x27's and the sledge hammer. I had my black x27 for almost 6 years, i bought the orange x27 earlier this year and the steel rolled on me too. After touching it up, it holds its edge now. I almost thought it was a different steel than my black one, it seems to be a lighter color (grey) on the steel.

[handsmcneil]

Ive had a little x15 bouncing around in my truck for years now. Cleared fallen trees from roads. Split firewood. Gotten a Lot of use outta that thing. Best cheap little axe I've ever bought and if it ever gets ruined/lost/stolen its no problem to replace.