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#1 on this list
Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe
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Best overall
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Fiskars IsoCore Wood Splitting Maul, 8 lb, 36 in
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Best for stubborn rounds
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe | Fiskars IsoCore Wood Splitting Maul, 8 lb, 36 in |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 36 in | 36 in |
| Handle | FiberComp composite | IsoCore shock-control system |
| Blade | Forged steel with low-friction coating | — |
| Included | Protective sheath | — |
| Head weight | — | 8 lb |
| Head | — | Forged steel |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe
- Long handle adds leverage
- Low-friction blade coating
- Protective sheath included
- Long format may not suit every user
- Less convenient in confined spaces
Fiskars IsoCore Wood Splitting Maul, 8 lb, 36 in
- Dedicated driving face
- Shock-control handle
- Riveted head attachment
- Heavy head demands more effort
- Not the obvious choice for small kindling
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