Axes. What does AO use?

[dopemop]

So I had been using a cheap Canadian Tire Axe but last summer the handle broke so I need to purchase a new one before going out. Just wanted to know if anyone had any insight on what to get and where to go as I am pretty much clueless on Axes??

[dopemop]

Oops I meant to post this on the General Discussion.

[spoons]

I know the co op in Leduc has a great selection in that kind of stuff. If there is one where you live check them out

[MarkB]

Lee Valley Tools had a good selection of Granfers Burks. Don't have one myself but seem to be top of the line. Hopefully this summer

[CritterCommander]

Ox-Head. Can't go wrong. Any forestry supply store should be able to get them

[Mike_W]

Depends on the usage and what you want really. A maul can be nice for splitting but is pretty heavy.
I recently bought the Fiskars 36" splitting axe as it gets great reviews. It is kind of a Maul and Axe Hybrid.

[EZM]

Axes ..... excellent topic ..... I have 4 different ones that each work best for the task at hand.

The type of Axe you want = what you are doing with it.

It's better to buy 2 moderately priced, decent quality axes of different designs, which do their specific jobs very well versus buying one premium axe that doesn't do everything really well.

1 large "spliter" , with a thicker chisel point and with a pretty fat and heavy head and two little ribs (one on each side) to prevent the axe from "sticking" - which is great for splitting wood. A proper splitting axe is super easy to use and big logs just come apart with virtually no chance of the axe getting stick. Canadian Tire wood handle heavy duty.

1 large "feller", standard looking axe with a thin profile best used to strip branches of a fallen section of timber, or for felling trees, general axe work. It splits nicely as well but does occasionally bind in the log - so not ideal for splitting large amounts of wood. Canadian Tire - yellow / blue handle Mastercraft maybe?

I have a medium "feller" (or standard) type head which is great for general use, splitting medium to small kindling, etc... This one is a Fiskars and sharp enough to shave with.

I have a small hatchet - for doing up small kindling, driving tent pegs, and basically all around camp chores. This one is also a Fiskars.

[north american hunter]

Wetterling make great axes, as do Gränsfors Bruks

[dopemop]

Will be doing primarily splitting just at the campgrounds/backyard also $100 is about what I would like to spend. Sorry guys should have said that before. Anways thanks for the quick replys, I'll be reading reviews all morning!


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[Stinky Buffalo]

I have an axe that's been in the family for two generations.

So far it's on its second head and 12th handle.

(kidding!)

For hunting, I have one of the small Gerbers. Very lightweight and efficient.

[dmcbride]

Originally Posted by dopemop

Will be doing primarily splitting just at the campgrounds/backyard also $100 is about what I would like to spend. Sorry guys should have said that before. Anways thanks for the quick replys, I'll be reading reviews all morning!


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Fisker X27 will suit your needs.

[crazyperch]

i have the fiskars from Canadian tire, they go on sale all the time and in my opinion its the best all around axe.

[EZM]

Originally Posted by dopemop

Will be doing primarily splitting just at the campgrounds/backyard also $100 is about what I would like to spend. Sorry guys should have said that before. Anways thanks for the quick replys, I'll be reading reviews all morning!


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You can get 2 really good axes, both that do an excellent job for what you would be doing. If I had $ 100 or so to spend I'd get one of each of these ....

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/fi...l#.VPCobPnF-ls

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ya...l#.VPCpdvnF-ls

one splitter, one general purpose .... both good quality.

If I had, say another $20=$30 .... I'd get the Fiskars general purpose one instead of the yardworks one on the bottom ..... just a little better, and a little more money. Now you got two of the very best axes - both do what they are designed to do very well and will be the last axes you will ever buy.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/fi...l#.VPCqXPnF-ls

BTW .... Put a little hockey tape on the handle ..... that's my one and only complaint about the Fiskars I have (they are a bit slippery)

[dopemop]

Fiskars x27 it is then. Thanks for helping a guy out everyone.

[Ghost~Rider]

I process a few chord a year firewood and have an X25 Fiskars. It's shorter than the 27 but better balanced, can be used one handed.

[Big Bull]

Originally Posted by dopemop

Fiskars x27 it is then. Thanks for helping a guy out everyone.

10-4! It's great for splitting.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by Stinky Buffalo

For hunting, I have one of the small Gerbers. Very lightweight and efficient.

Whoops, sorry... Should have said Fiskars. Had a slight case of dipping BCC (Blood Caffeine Content) at the time.

[roadkill]

Here are most of mine:

The Gerber at the top I'd love to replace; but at that size, the Gransfors and Wetterlings start to become a little too $$$

What's not in the pic is my 8-lb maul. It's a cheapie from Canadian Tire.

[Renegade J]

Fiskars splitting axe. My research tells me it's one of the best on the market. It works very good!

[FlyTheory]

I have a Gerber Hatchet with the saw in the handle. It's handy for most situations.

[Duramaximos]

Originally Posted by dopemop

Will be doing primarily splitting just at the campgrounds/backyard also $100 is about what I would like to spend. Sorry guys should have said that before. Anways thanks for the quick replys, I'll be reading reviews all morning!


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Fiskars X27 is exactly what you want.

There are better axes for much more money but in your budget you won't beat the x27 for your needs.

[Hydro1]

Originally Posted by Duramaximos

Fiskars X27 is exactly what you want.

There are better axes for much more money but in your budget you won't beat the x27 for your needs.

+1 my favorite axe i have ever used bar none.

[flint guy]

Gransfors makes an excellent axe, as does wetterlings.. gransfors is finnished nicer than the wetterlings in my opinion, I understand gransfors has purchased or at least is in partnership with wetterlings. I have one of each, a tomohawk and the hunters. I could shave with them if I desired. Mine came from lee valley, and a private seller, they are not cheap, the gransfors being the higher priced.

I would highly recomend them, as a weekend warrior myself mine are 15 and 3 years old. Still look new.

[Gretz5582]

You can't beat a fiskar. From an x27 to a 30. Good quality and stay sharp.

[El-Brento]

Another vote for Fiskar. I also have a Hultafors bushcraft which I use almost all the time. A small axe but it works well for everything but splitting.

[Eddy62]

Originally Posted by MarkB

Lee Valley Tools had a good selection of Granfers Burks. Don't have one myself but seem to be top of the line. Hopefully this summer

was at lee valley on Saturday that's were I am buying my next axe from

[zyphrus3]

If you plan on using it for only splitting take a look at the chopper.

https://www.chopper1axe.com/

[Sooner]

I have a plain Jane splitter that does 95 % of the bull work, then any sharp axe will break apart the remaining pieces for kindling. I have a 20 yr old axe from my dad, still use it. Bought my son a CT axe, seems to be decent.