Splitting axe suggestion(s)???

Picked up a Fiskars X25 tonight at WalMart for $25. . .

. . .would have preferred an X27 with the longer length, but I couldn't resist at $25. . .I should be trying it out tomorrow afternoon.
 
Has anyone actually tried one of those cantilevered contraptions???
 
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trailmaker said:
Funny you should ask, I just received one in the mail this morning. One of the springs is broken and it needs a new handle but I'm hoping to get it back to fighting form soon.
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Cool. Let us know. Looks like that site I posted has springs. I just realized that I should remove the link though...
 
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Howard
 
Thanks for the link!

Tested out the Fiskars X25 today. . .split a full cord of wood with it and I'll I've got to saw is WOW!!!

The short handle took some getting used to (I would probably prefer the X27), but after I made the adjustment it was like cheating!!!

No effort to split wood whatsoever. . .never got stuck a single time and most of the wood could be split single handed. . .the axe did 90% of the work for me.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!!!
 
The Fireside Friend is the only serious splitter they make (other than their splitting wedge) and I'd consider it a camping or kindling tool only. It's a fantastic tool, but I wouldn't want to split a cord with it--that's just not what it's designed for. Just my opinion, though. :)
 
I know this is an old conversation, but maybe someone will help me answer
I've built a lot of things over the years besides a fire whilst in the bush. Fences, shelters, windbreaks, crude washstands, and once helped build a small dock. I've used a bunch of different axes and within my collection are a few I really like.
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