The BEST Wood Splitting AXE | FISKARS X25 VS X27 VS Maul

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Young Lee heads out bush on the hunt for a ute load of firewood and to test out 3 FISKARS axes, the X25, X27 and Fiskars Maul!

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[WhodatIzz]

THANK YOU for splitting properly around the edges.. so many people waste energy trying to go down the middle every time

[vzmax]

I like Fiskars too. I own the X25 for woodsplitting and the X7 for backpacking (I also take with me the little Fiskars saw SW73). But Fiskars axes have here in France only a 25 year warranty.
By the way, Fiskars axes are named after their weight in hundreds of grams (X7 for 0.7 kg, X11 for 1.1 kg, X27 for 2.7 kg...)

[thomaswesterlund]

Hello, I am from Finland the place where the axe is made. Living about about 5 km from the village Fiskars where the company was Norn a long time ago. Great video.

[firetofork]

This is the content we need man! I’ve owned them all (also have an x17 for my wife) and couldn’t agree more. I have two X27s now, definitely the lowest effort for the most chop.

[LeadStarDude]

I have an old school splitting maul head that I welded a metal handle to. It is the best wood splitting tool that I have ever had. No worries about breaking the handle.

[MrTangent]

Been splitting with my Fiskars since buying my house a half decade ago. I use the Super Splitting Axe primarily, which is basically the X27 without the orange rubber over-molds. Thing is amazing for splitting wood!

I also have the 28” chopping axe for felling small trees, which also works exceptionally. Lastly I have the 14” hatchet. Great for limbing trees for kindling, and just general camp duties.

Really wanting their maul and the Norden axes.

Great review, thanks!

[myukrainiandream]

Thanks man. I am 172 sm. but I will buy x27. Greetings from Ukraine. I thought I know English well, before I listened to you ) 🇺🇦🤝🇦🇺

[hink]

Damn, that is about the most precise aim I've ever seen. No wonder it splits easy. The second chop always lands in exactly the same spot as the first.

[saab]

that's the good thing about firewood it warms you up twice, once when you chop it and once when you burn it.

[michaelwalker]

Totally agree had the x25 for firewood collection now it stays home and the x27 comes out bush 👌

[bobv]

Great info! I've been splitting with a 8lb maul for years. After getting and liking a Fiskars camp ax I decided to treat myself to an x27. Your endorsement makes me feel even better about that decision! Thanks mate!!! Keep the great content 👍

[williamwasp]

I just learned about the edge splitting method...AMAZING!

[CDOES]

Excellent video mate! Thank you for the simple and direct video.

[Jules]

Just used my x27 a couple of weekends ago on the storm damage leftovers. Fine swinger it is! Chipped my blade a little on a rock but a file and a beer fixed it. LOL

[Telukin]

Just bought a X27 based on this - loving it so far, powering through the bigger chunks and love the light handle.

[iantooke]

great video levi I've got the small axe for camping n spit wood for Oz pig great bit kit and easy touch up with file

[johngrant]

Enjoyed the video, glad I’m not the only one that huffs and puffs with wood collection.
I’m enjoying your words of wisdom at the end of each video 👍😀

[DesertDingoful]

Hey mate, came across from Fire to Fork to check out your vids, and just wanted to say super impressed! I'm working my way through your whole catalogue of videos and you're the only content creator i've found on youtube making videos about getting wood! its a mad hobby of mine so im stoked to watch them. Also after watching your redfins videos, i've picked up a tackle tray of divers and spinners and im having a crack at that. Your positive vibe and outlook is super endearing and Tony is fucking hilarious, i also heavily rate how you guys are getting around in old leafsprung utes like me. Anyway just wanted to say you've got a fan for life with me, keep up the good work, especially wood and orchid hunting videos, give us a look at the Bush Rats Ranch as well! you mentioned you were doing some permaculture stuff and that sounds super interesting.

[paulallen-]

When it comes to the x25 or the x27 it comes down to users arm length. To have an axe that properly fits you if you hold the axe from right under the head and the end of the handle reaches your armpit it’s the perfect length. I love my x25.

[brettcaton]

Took your advise young Lee and brought a X25, 👍. Would like to see an episode on how you sharpen your axes and chainsaws. 🍺🍺