Fiskars Splitting Axe M X17, Includes blade and transport protection, Length: 60 cm, Non-stick coating, High Steel blade/Fibreglass reinforced Synthetic material handle, Black/Orange, 1.53 kg, 1015641

WOW!!! This is just what’s needed when you’re splitting wood for the log burner. Made short work of some oak and ash and easily cut some larger pieces into kindling sticks. Who knew there was a difference between a splitting axe and a cutting axe? The difference between this and a cheaper alternative is staggering, it’s well made, well balanced, and definitely well worth the money. Registered for the 25 year warranty and would totally recommend this axe for splitting your logs.

As someone who spends half my life splitting logs and the other half splitting stitches, I demand precision in all my tools. The Fiskars XSharp Axe and Knife Sharpener? It’s a game changer. This little beauty brings surgical sharpness to my blades while standing up to the rugged demands of the forest. The ceramic sharpening stone is chef’s axe level perfection. It hones edges with the kind of care and accuracy I’d expect from an OR scalpel. Whether it’s my trusty axe for felling trees or my utility knife for finer cuts, this sharpener delivers an edge so clean you could shave with it (not that I recommend it—been there, done that). The design is as intuitive as stitching up a laceration after years of practice. Slide the blade through a few times, and you’re back in business. It’s lightweight, compact, and doesn’t feel out of place whether it’s in my workshop or my field bag. Durability? Absolutely. It’s held up through endless sharpenings without so much as a chip or scratch on the stone. Plus, the ergonomic design makes it easy to handle, even after hours of heavy work. If you value sharpness, durability, and reliability—whether you're cutting down trees or carving dinner—this is the sharpener for you. A surgeon couldn’t ask for more precision, and a lumberjack couldn’t ask for more power. Dr. Jack “Lumber Scalpel” Woods

I recently found myself in need of a full-sized axe to split some rounds for firewood. The sizes ranged from 1-2' in diameter, and 10-18" in height. I did a few days of research and agonised over whether a cheap maul would do the job, or if I should buy a "heritage" tool as I'm sure I'll be splitting wood for as long as I am able. In the end, and after reading many reviews, I decided to go for the middle ground (price-wise) and get this axe. I have used it for a few hours now and have enjoyed every minute. While I prefer the romance of a nice wooden handle and old English, hand-forged axe head I couldn't justify the additional cost for my current needs; that being a couple of tonnes of splitting once a year. The axe arrived sharp and I put it to work without any prep of the bit. My first log split in 4 (medium effort) swings (see images). I was later impressed that another large(ish) round was split in a single blow and that it even managed some knotty stuff - although this was harder work, and probably not wise in any case. I tried some really twisted stuff, but left this in the end. While I've used a hatchet for a few years, and full-sized axes a few times in my life, this is the first full-sized axe I've purchased and at 35 years old, 5'7, 12st7lb I found it easy to swing and was able to accurately hit my mark (see image where I tried to hit close to a ridge). Note: Fiskars/ general advice would recommend a slightly smaller axe for my height and strength. I like the feel of wood in the hand, and thought the fibreglass handle on the axe would be a bit of a compromise but it feels nice in the hand, and given the cold weather I've been using it with gloves; this works fine too. I couldn't find any photos online of the profile of the head so have included this. Suffice to say the axe behaves as I understand a maul would, with a shallow angle to the blade; I didn't get the blade stuck in any wood, nor did I need to use wedges to split any of the logs. I bought this axe with my own money for just under £70 and given the 25-year warranty I think it's a great tool that will serve me well for years to come.

Seems to add a decent edge to my Fiskars X7 axe, and as a bonus I wasn't expecting has a setting for knives. While it won't sharpen a fully blunted edge it'll put a sharp edge on most things. Possibly a little light weight and won't resist rough handeling, maybe a little expensive for what it is, but does the job.

Fiskars tools are up there with the best.I have had a few axes in the past and Fiskars are the the most user friendly, the balance is excellent the quality and build and the design make them a totally reliable purchase . A company that cares about quality, a rare thing these days, they won’t disappoint.

Quality item perfect for the job

Excellent for quickly splitting both dry and fresh logs though if it’s a particularly knotty piece I’d tend to use a hydraulic splitter or chainsaw. Most of the logs I split are 6 - 12”diameter and up to 15” length. They’ll usually split with a single blow though it does depend on wood type. It’s mostly beech, ash, sycamore pine and larch I split. Light weight and easy to use but potentially dangerous if used incorrectly. Safety boots, glasses and hard hat recommended as a minimum as pieces of wood can fly off in unexpected directions and it’s a good idea to have the log for splitting on a platform rather than the ground. Looks well made and expect to get many years of use from it.

Got it for sharpening wood axe, it does sharpen blades, but is very poorly made. I looked at instructions on how to use and maintain on back of packing (like IKEA instructions!!) but very strange!! However removed external frame to find how to clean and then struggled to get it back in working order.The moving part centres around a small spring (akin to that found in a cheap ballpoint pen), which can easily pop out and then is awkward to refit. Got mine back together , but doesn't fully click into place . Time will tell if this product will have durability, the option only seems to be a whetstone.

Build quality is solid, five stars, as expected from Fiskars. I have concerns about the sharpening angle, for my knives and machete. And my axe doesn't fit inside the notch, so no axe sharpening for me.

D'après moi c'est efficace, mais demande beaucoup de patience et de temps pour éguiser une hache Pour le prix qui est similaire a une nouvelle hache n'est pas très commode et d'après moi il y a d'autre produit qui serait peu être mieux

Está muy bien fabricada ,duradera y manejable

Dieses Gerät ist selbsterklärend konzipiert und macht bei Messern einen tollen Job. In wenigen Minuten waren meine Küchenmesser gefährlich scharf. Ohne große Anstrengung. Mit einem feinen Wetzstahl erhielten sie den absoluten Schnitt. Mit dem Beil hatte ich weniger Erfolg. Liegt daran dass zu viel Stahl abgetragen werden muss. Das schafft dieses Gerät nicht. Eine vorgeschliffene Axt kann es bestimmt schärfer kriegen. Bin mit dem Schärfer trotzdem glücklich.

Very average Better to just buy a proper wet stone