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New style axe head, I want one!
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02-09-2014, 07:46 PM
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Is there a distributor for Canada/Alberta?
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02-09-2014, 08:48 PM
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Is there a distributor for Canada/Alberta?
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Not from what I can tell, but you can order directly from the company in Finland (check the website). If I understand correctly, with shipping & handling, it'll cost a Canadian ~ €205 (that's 'Euros') ... which is a little over $300 CDN.
I think I'll stick with my $40, made in China, 8 lb. splitting maul 
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a bit pricey
A bit to much $ but cannot wait to try tie tire Idea!!!
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02-09-2014, 09:19 PM
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I think I seen something similar years ago. And I just can't help but think that the nice dry number 2 clear pine would split pretty easily with a conventional 2 1/2 pound axe. Never mind the maul. Especially taking little bites at it like that.
I think that it would also get just as stuck if you tried to rip through a big chunk of heavily knotted wet wood.
I think I'll save the $250, or so.
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02-09-2014, 09:20 PM
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i want one too-like to see it alive & demo tho first
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02-09-2014, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Tactical Lever
I think I seen something similar years ago. And I just can't help but think that the nice dry number 2 clear pine would split pretty easily with a conventional 2 1/2 pound axe. Never mind the maul. Especially taking little bites at it like that.
I think that it would also get just as stuck if you tried to rip through a big chunk of heavily knotted wet wood.
I think I'll save the $250, or so.
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"The user must loosen his grip as the axe strikes"
Anybody see a problem there?
I`ll stick to my hydraulic splitter.I put up 8 to 10 cord a season.Can`t afford to screw around.
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I want to see that used on some heavy green wood first.
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02-10-2014, 07:18 AM
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It works good on blocks without knots, but if you have a 20" or bigger block with knots then it's no good at all I prefer my own hand forged splitting axe and if it gets in the knots pound it with a sledgehammer
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Two major safety issues with this axe. The sudden twisting motion of the axe upon impact can hurt wrists.
The speed at which pieces are thrown off can hurt bystanders. The tire is likely an important safety tool in itself.
Regardless of cost it looks interesting. In the US the first person to hurt their wrist would sue.
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02-10-2014, 07:46 AM
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i was just thinking when i saw the video of the wrist impacting after as it twists too... i like the tire idea tho
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02-10-2014, 07:49 AM
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It works good on blocks without knots, but if you have a 20" or Niger block with knots then it's no good at all I prefer my own hand forged splitting axe and if it gets in the knots pound it with a sledgehammer
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When did you use one? Sounds like you have some experience with this thing thanks for the feedback!
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02-10-2014, 07:55 AM
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I'll bet the wood was frozen also. Too much of a risk for $300. BEL
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Well it sounds like the the jury is in . AO has spoken . They may as well close the factory cuz this new tool will be a fail. 
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02-10-2014, 08:19 AM
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It's a "new twist" on the method of twisting the ax just after it begins to enter the wood. It does look interesting and I wouldn't have any worries about loosening my grip on the handle. I'd like to try one.
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I see more visits to the E.R.
Obviously most of you don`t split much wood.
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02-10-2014, 10:35 AM
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I see more visits to the E.R.
Obviously most of you don`t split much wood.
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I heat strictly with wood (no back up heat). So far I do all my splitting with an axe, although a log splitter wood be nice. I think it wood be interesting to try this axe out and see what it does. In the video they only used a nice piece of what looks like birch and pine. In a knotty chunk of aspen is where the proof would be. I still want one though, but I have a bit of an axe fetish. My new favourite at this time is the Fiskars X27 that I got for christmas. If it won't do the job I go right to the wedge and maul.
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Don't split much wood huh? I grew up in a house that had a wood furnace, not some little airtight but a big forced air jobbie and our winters were colder than calgary. I can tell you, I've split wood. Now my house has a central thermal mass heater with over 10,000 lbs of bricks and tiles to heat. I know all about splitting wood.
As I've got an open mind to new things....I'd like to give it a try.
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02-10-2014, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunslinger257
I heat strictly with wood (no back up heat). So far I do all my splitting with an axe, although a log splitter wood be nice. I think it wood be interesting to try this axe out and see what it does. In the video they only used a nice piece of what looks like birch and pine. In a knotty chunk of aspen is where the proof would be. I still want one though, but I have a bit of an axe fetish. My new favourite at this time is the Fiskars X27 that I got for christmas. If it won't do the job I go right to the wedge and maul.
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I have the Fiskars axe as well and I love it! It would be a good test for this axe on knotty wood of course. If you do happen to get one be sure to let us know how it works out!
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02-10-2014, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adaras
It works good on blocks without knots, but if you have a 20" or Niger block with knots then it's no good at all I prefer my own hand forged splitting axe and if it gets in the knots pound it with a sledgehammer
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Do you take your hat off inside? Do you cover your Yotes when they get 20 deep? 
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Originally Posted by Fisherpeak
"The user must loosen his grip as the axe strikes"
Anybody see a problem there?
I`ll stick to my hydraulic splitter.I put up 8 to 10 cord a season.Can`t afford to screw around.
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Same here....splitting by hand is for the young guys in hunting camp....
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Looks interesting but like others have said the price is more than I would ever think of paying. I also love my Fiskars 025. Very nice splitter.
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Gimmick. It takes a little skill and youthful energy to split wood ive tried the splitting mauls that get stuck 3 times worse and dont split any better and the one with the little fingers that spread that broke the first time i used it. I use an ordinary axe and im happy with it although its not easy
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And again out of nothin' a fight starts....I would not buy the axe until I see it work, would not want something twisting hard in my hand other than a beer cap! 
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Only on AO can a thread about a new axe design turn into a racial debate
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Same here....splitting by hand is for the young guys in hunting camp....
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You got that right! 
I have seen and tried all manner of splitters,the mauls,the ones with the little wings that pop out,sledge hammers and wedges and I`m here to tell you nothing beats a teenager .Of course you have to moniter him closely.I prefer the lawnchair and cold beer method,while telling stories about "When I was your age...."
They tend to clue in eventually so now I have a hydro/electric splitter.
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We bought a 20 ton log splitter at princess auto a few years ago. Works fantastic. Wouldn't want to go back to an axe.
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02-10-2014, 03:54 PM
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You got that right!
I have seen and tried all manner of splitters,the mauls,the ones with the little wings that pop out,sledge hammers and wedges and I`m here to tell you nothing beats a teenager .Of course you have to moniter him closely.I prefer the lawnchair and cold beer method,while telling stories about "When I was your age...."
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Fisherpeak, I have a few teenagers in the making. Would you recommend I continue "training" them in the fine art of wood splitting or just bight the bullet and go straight the hydruallic splitter?
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