[MF283]

But I have just about convinced myself to get that Fiskers splitting axe.

I'm hoping to get a call tomorrow from the hardware store i ordered the X27 from:fing32:

Ronnie

 

[Jere39]

I got a bunch like that this fall when the power company dropped a mess of huge hard maples and red oaks on my property. Some of them were 13 feet around. . . .

Shagbark Hickory that dates to 1780 . .

Looks like a great "Family" day in the woods. Enjoy as many as you can. Speaking from experience, your helpers will all grow up fast.

 

[c5rulz]

I'm hoping to get a call tomorrow from the hardware store i ordered the X27 from:fing32:

Ronnie

You are going to love it. :fing32:

 

[bigplow]

is the x25 the same axe with a shorter handle I read that the x27 was for tall people and I am only 5.5' so I am thinking about the x25

 

[UrbanTractor]

is the x25 the same axe with a shorter handle I rad that the x27 was for tall people and I am only 5.5' so I am thinking about the x25

My X27 came in on Friday and I've already split a good load of wood with it. It is absolutely amazing -- compared to my splitting maul it's like night and day. (I will post some more observations later.)

I am only a bit taller than you and I have no trouble with the X27. Although I am not as proficient as I used to be, I grew up splitting a lot of wood so am comfortable handling axes, mauls, etc. If you are too, I think the X27 is the way to go. The handle is long, but the entire package is much lighter than a typical wood-handled splitting maul -- which makes it very manageable.

 

[c5rulz]

My X27 came in on Friday and I've already split a good load of wood with it. It is absolutely amazing -- compared to my splitting maul it's like night and day. (I will post some more observations later.)

I am only a bit taller than you and I have no trouble with the X27. Although I am not as proficient as I used to be, I grew up splitting a lot of wood so am comfortable handling axes, mauls, etc. If you are too, I think the X27 is the way to go. The handle is long, but the entire package is much lighter than a typical wood-handled splitting maul -- which makes it very manageable.

Your back is going to thank you at the end of the day also.:fing32:

 

[Jere39]

is the x25 the same axe with a shorter handle I read that the x27 was for tall people and I am only 5.5' so I am thinking about the x25

I'd say it would be good if you could find a hardware store that has one or better yet, both so you can handle them and make your own decision. I am 5'10", and the x27 is a great fit. I used a 34" handled 6lb maul for more years than I can remember. I like the extra leverage of the longer handle, and you can always choke up a little if necessary. But, at 5'5", I'm just not sure. Unfortunately the x25 is a 28" handle, seems like something in between would fit a lot of folks.

 

[MF283]

AARRGGHHHH, my friend picked the X27 up for me being it was an hour drive for me & close to him, with the storms Friday, they shut their shop down early, we did to, i called him to tell him i was on my way to get it, said he was almost home:banghead3
I might get to use it this weekend:dunno:

Ronnie

 

[bigplow]

yea I know what you mean about the 28" handle I looked at one today but hard to tell without an x27 beside it nobody around me has one I have been to all the box stores in my local area no one carries it my 4lb spitting axe now has a 32" handle and fits good just dont know about the 28 though

thanks for the input Todd