Axe-cleaver “Fiskars”: description, dimensions, characteristics

It would seem that there is no simpler tool than an ax. Maybe a shovel. However, in fact, making an ax so that it perfectly performs its functions, is convenient and lasts a long time is not so easy. Many people remember the old Soviet axes, which were successfully used by more than one generation of men in the family. However, their quality varied greatly; moreover, the wooden handle could not withstand the loads and required periodic hammering of the wedges, and then, sooner or later, complete replacement.

Today there are tools on the market that combine several decades of manufacturing experience, technologically advanced materials and special equipment. The result is Finnish axes from Fiskars, which are at the top of the ranking of similar products.

Peculiarities

Fiskars devices are coated with Teflon. This coating of the blade involves:

• long service life;
• high strength;
• corrosion resistance.

Teflon has a low coefficient of friction. The cutting edge remains sharp for a long time. Other features include:

• Beautiful design;
• excellent functionality;
• ergonomics.

The three-dimensional pen has touch points. A comfortable grip makes it easy to operate the device.

The handle is based on a composite material of the latest FiberComp technology and is covered with an elastic SoftGrip material.

Fiskars use high quality materials.

These materials are resistant to temperature changes. They are characterized by the preservation of their original shapes and performance characteristics. The SoftGrip coating provides good shock absorption and reduces shock vibration.

The ax handle is fixed to the ax using high pressure and casting. This ensures high reliability of the two elements and prevents separation.

The center of gravity is shifted towards the blade, which guarantees uniform distribution of impact force and safety. The power of the blow depends on the size of the handle. The average weight ranges from 2 – 2.5 kg.

What is the difference between the blades of fiskars axes

There are 2 types of blades. The first is an eared blade. They work with dry wood. This option can get stuck in damp wood. In this case, inexperienced users think that the blade needs to be sharpened. Due to sharpening, there will be no pinching effect.

The second type is a wedge-shaped blade that has a blunt, wide blade. A few blows will completely split a thick log. The wedge-shaped blade does not need to be sharpened, it must be dull. This is ideal when working with raw wood.

Long-eared cleaver Fiskars.

Recommendations for choosing a cleaver

Design features

. Today, two designs of cleavers are widely available on the market.

1. A classic ax consists of a butt and a handle. Since working with a cleaver involves a powerful swing with a large amplitude, there is a possibility of the metal element slipping off the ax handle. Therefore, before work, it is important to check the reliability of the connection. In the case of a wooden handle, it is recommended to immerse the butt completely in water for a couple of hours to allow the wood to swell.
2. In a one-piece design, the butt and the ax handle are a single element. This version of the cleaver remains safe throughout the entire service life of the tool. But the price of a cast ax is higher than its composite counterpart.

Blade shape

. When making cleavers, manufacturers implement one of two blade shapes.

1. The straight blade is optimal for chopping dry logs with a diameter of 20-30 cm.
2. The rounded shape of the blade has high cutting parameters. Such a cleaver will effectively crush resinous and damp logs.

Ax length

. For cleavers, the length of the handle varies over a wide range (300-900 mm). The buyer should find the optimal balance between power and compactness.

1. If the ax will be used exclusively at home, then it is better to choose a model with an ax handle 700-900 mm long. High impact force will allow you to cope with the thickest and knotty logs.
2. Often the cleaver travels in the trunk of a car when traveling to the country, fishing or on a picnic. In this case, a handle with a length of 300-600 mm looks preferable. Such a cleaver can easily cope with thin branches (8-15 cm).

Handle material

. Composite axes come with handles made from several materials.

1. The wooden ax handle is a classic of the genre. Experts recommend that fans of environmentally friendly natural materials give preference to birch or ash handles.
2. A modern alternative to wood has become axes made of a composite synthetic material, fiberglass. Such handles can withstand high shock loads, have shock-absorbing capabilities, last a long time, and lie comfortably in the hand.

We have selected 8 of the best wood splitting axes for review. You can purchase these axes in specialized stores in Russia. When distributing positions, the editors of the expertology magazine relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account feedback from domestic consumers.

Assortment of axes

The model range includes a huge number of varieties. Each of them has its own characteristics. The greatest attention should be paid to the following options:

• Fiskars X 11-S1015640 . Weight – 1.2 kg. Length – 49.1 cm. Width – 19.6 cm. The lightest of all tools. They use it to split logs with a diameter of no more than 20 cm. The cost reaches 3,000 rubles;
• Fiskars X 27 – XXL 122503 . One of the most powerful devices. This is a professional model. The design reduces stress on the back and arms. The blade shape is rounded. The ax is not capable of getting stuck in a narrow crevice. It can easily handle logs with a diameter of more than 30 cm. Weight – 2.56 kg. Length – 91.5 cm. Average cost – 5200 rubles;
• Fiskars X 25 – XL 1015643 (122483) . Weight – 2.4 kg. Length – 72.5 cm. Width – 23 cm. It is used as a professional and household tool. The cost reaches 5000 rubles;
• Fiskars Solid A 19 122142. Weight – 1.72 kg. Length – 72 cm. It is used to prepare firewood and cut trees of medium thickness. It has a rounded blade shape and a sharp edge. The handle is extended. At the end of the ax there is a hook-shaped protrusion that prevents slipping. Cost – 2160 rubles;
• Fiskars X 11 – L 129047 . Length – 75 cm. Weight – 1.6 kg. Designed for logs with a diameter of no more than 20 cm. Cost - 4360 rubles;
• Fiskars X 17 Splitting Axe . A lightweight option for small logs. Length – 60 cm. Weight – 1.5 kg. Cost – 3300 rubles.

Universal models include :

• Fiskars X 5 is a tourist option. Has a hook-shaped handle, which prevents injury;
• Fiskars X 7 – designed for cutting branches and small trees. Can also be taken on hikes;
• Fiskars X 10 – has small dimensions. Used in carpentry and carpentry.

  
  Fiskars X model range.

Series and types

Axes may have differences in weight, shape, size and other characteristics depending on their purpose. The Finnish company, following demand, produces several types of axes, each of which finds its own loyal audience of buyers and users.

Plotnitsky

It weighs significantly less than the average cleaver, and the ax handle is not straight, but slightly curved. Plus, it's shorter. All these differences are due to the fact that carpentry tools are used primarily with one hand. More precise work requires a different shape of the ax itself: the blade is thinner, there is no wedge characteristic of a cleaver, thanks to which the log splits. Thanks to the configuration of a carpenter's ax, it is very convenient to perform rough (and, with the proper level of skill, fine) work on dry and fresh wood. Such tools are preferred by professionals, for example, those who build log houses - processing crowns with a good Fiskars carpenter is a quick process.

Cleaver

Perhaps the most famous type of cutting product. This is largely due to the fact that manual skills with an ax are gradually being lost due to the widespread use of automated devices. But replacing a simple cleaver is not such an easy task. Such an ax is simply created to split logs, logs and even whole stumps, which are then conveniently stacked or placed directly into the oven. In many ways, Fiskars cleavers owe their popularity in Russia to the traditions of bathhouse culture, as well as to the fact that many dacha villages still do not have gas supply, and firewood continues to be the cheapest and most accessible type of fuel there.

Universal

The owner who does not engage in carpentry or does not regularly chop wood for kindling needs one tool that would combine the capabilities of all the others, although to a lesser extent than specialized axes. A universal option is recommended for purchase by those who use an ax irregularly. Sometimes you need to cut down a medium-thick tree and split the logs into logs, other times you need to make a simple bench from a log on supports. For all this, a universal ax is suitable - medium in size, moderately heavy and with a comfortable ergonomic handle.

Tourist

There’s no way to go on a hike without an ax – chop wood and branches for a fire, plan the blades for a canopy, or sharpen the points of slingshots for a pot. However, when you carry all the goods behind your back, every 100 grams counts. Therefore, the main point of a tourist hatchet is its compact size without losing the main positive qualities - strength, sharpness, ability to hold an edge, and being usable. Thanks to proven characteristics, a fiberglass-polymer handle and optimally selected weight, Fiskars travel axes allow you to carry these small tools with you while performing quite serious work.

Norden series

For a real man, an ax is not just a tool, it is a way of life, a stylish thing, a brutal object that allows the owner not only to perform utilitarian tasks, but also to receive aesthetic pleasure. For this purpose, the Finnish company has released the Norden line.

The handle here is made of Hickory wood (a type of American walnut). This allows the ax to be authentic, “warm”, like the same grandfather’s ax that he used to break up logs when he arrived at the dacha.

However, despite all the “lamp” nature, the product is as durable and safe as other Fiskars tools. The specific lock for fastening the ax has been preserved - for this purpose, the wood of the ax handle turns into proven reinforced fiberglass after approximately two-thirds of the handle. The wood is coated with a layer of special varnish that prevents drying out and rotting.

Expert opinion

Levin Dmitry Konstantinovich

No matter how durable the varnish is, it will wear off sooner or later. After this, the wooden ax can be soaked in suitable oil (for example, linseed). However, if you use an ax often, this is not always necessary - moisture and sweat, combined with friction on the palm, creates a special “polished” film on the surface of the ax, like on old tools, which allows the ax to successfully please the owner for decades.

Solid Series

Translated from English, Solid means “solid”. The line of axes is so named because especially hard carbon steel with additives is used in its production. The double hardening system gives the metal the necessary hardness, which helps to cope with any kind of work. Particular attention is paid to the blade, which is thinner than the main body and is more susceptible to chipping and chipping. A distinctive feature of the axes is the handle, which is black without an orange insert in the grip area.

X-series

A time-tested classic that is well known to fans of the brand. Carefully calibrated geometry of the blades, wedge-shaped “valleys” of the cleaver, smooth descents of universal tools, a proprietary ax handle with an orange SoftGrip coating – all this makes the X-series axes a desirable product in the hands of an experienced person. In addition, in this line all axes are numbered by size - from small to large.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages

Durable double hardened blade. This makes it possible to work with wood of any species without damaging the working surface of the product. The Teflon coating reduces friction and allows you to remove the instrument from a narrow crevice;

long service life. They have been working for at least 10 years. This is facilitated by the stamped-forged production method and the use of high-quality raw materials;

wooden handles are balanced and light in weight. In the development of the devices, we took into account all the nuances of the work of collecting firewood and created a safe design;

The devices have plastic covers that cover the blade. Thanks to this, it can be transported safely.

considerable cost relative to domestic stamped models.

Fiskars cleavers

Fiskars cleavers are unique products produced by the famous Finnish brand. Through a long development process using the latest technology, quality materials, and twenty years of testing with meticulous attention to detail, consumers today have the opportunity to obtain a tool endowed with such excellent qualities as reliability and durability.

Fiskars cleavers: advantages

These tools do an excellent job with their main task - the blade of the Fiskars cleaver fits perfectly into any wood , like a knife into butter. During production, the Fiskars working surface undergoes a double hardening procedure, making the blade strong and reliable. Moreover, any Fiskars tool is coated with a protective layer of Teflon, which can reduce friction by 25% and protect the blade from the adverse effects of moisture.

The Fiskars company has carefully worked out the design of its cleavers. The blade has a perfect and perfectly balanced geometry, which is a source of increased efficiency of the work performed and its safety. The handle of all Fiskars cleavers is made of composite materials , so it is light, strong, and durable. Despite heavy loads under unfavorable operating conditions, for example, temperature changes, it will not break and will still provide the same comfortable grip and excellent grip, and will completely absorb shock vibrations.

Fiskars splitting axes are an excellent working tool; with its help you can process powerful logs, as well as split firewood in your summer cottage. It has become much more convenient to operate the Fiskars tool thanks to the improved shape of the handle. A high-quality carbon steel blade and a powerful spine will allow you to perform work of any complexity very efficiently and in a short time.

Fiskars axes are a continuation of our country’s acquaintance with the company, because its axes are already known to us. So, this tool has:

• Ergonomic design that makes it pleasant to use.
• Balanced device. This makes it more convenient and safe to use.
• The butt is pressed into the handle, which eliminates the separation or disintegration of the tool into parts.
• Lightweight handle, which is convenient for transportation.
• Handle made from glass fiber reinforced polyamide for durability.
• Durability, since the butts are made using the stamped-forged method.
• Ready for use, since fiskars leave production fully prepared.

Rules of care

The condition of the instrument and the result of the work depend on proper care. The greatest attention is paid to purchasing a branded sharpener. It is a grinding stone made of special ceramics.

For sharpening:

1. They lower their head into the groove.
2. Turn it several times (the process lasts less than a minute).

It is also worth considering these recommendations:

• store in a dry and warm place;
• avoid exposure to sunlight;
• protect from moisture;
• do not work with objects harder than wood.

Compact tourist Fiskars.

Handle design

The force of impact on the log depends on the length of the handle. When choosing a tool, try to find the optimal value. The handle should be comfortable and not very heavy , because you will have to work for a very long time.

Typically, ax handles are made of wood. They are not very expensive, are highly durable, and perfectly dampen vibration. However, if subjected to a strong impact, they may break. An alternative material could be a handle made of fiberglass. This material has the best qualities of wood and the strength of metal. Wood eliminates vibration, metal guarantees reliability. The fiberglass handle is an anti-corrosion material and is not afraid of aggressive substances.

Fiskars

Fiskars will not fall apart, but their ordinary cleavers are universal, sharpened and can be used as a hatchet. I injected for one season and didn’t like it. Cleaver, if Fiskars, then x46 is better, he is already a full-fledged cleaver. Fiscari is for hiking, not for everyday work. They are irreparable, quickly become dull and are not particularly convenient. But they are light.

As for “it will fall apart in a year” - my father-in-law worked like this for a couple of years (only x24, in my opinion); Well, there you have to chop and chop wood for barbecue 2-3 times a season. Then somewhere fucked up.

A couple of years later the ax was found - it was stuck in a log that had stood in the open air for all these two years. And our climate is like this – from –30 to +30 with rain and all that. In short, the iron itself rusted, but not critically, and nothing happened to the plastic (well, except for a little burnt out). According to my father-in-law, who chopped a lot of firewood with ordinary axes and then bought a fiskars, the latter’s handle resonates quite unpleasantly after a blow, and this makes it difficult to chop large volumes.

Once I asked at a gas station. Here they sell Fiskars axes at a price of 3-4 thousand rubles. The seller said that during his work they sold only one such ax and two more saws. Naturally, the sellers paid compensation.

How are Fiskars ax blades different?

The splitting ax has a unique chopping edge that easily cuts into the tree, and thanks to the wide wedge of the blade, the splitting ax can be pulled out of the log without any problems. One blow is enough to cut even a large log.

The thin, wide blade of utility axes provides a clean, easy-to-make cut in fresh wood.

Ax from Fiskars: choosing the right one

The Fiskars brand (Finland) is a world-recognized leader in the design and production of hand tools intended for primary wood processing. The line of axes and cleavers from Fiskars is considered the most universal, where you can always choose a tool to suit your taste and needs.

Chopping hatchet Fiskars XXS X5

The smallest in size of the entire line of such instruments. This is a small, lightweight ax that can be easily carried in a bag or on a belt. It is considered a complete replacement for a large knife, but has increased functionality, since it can cut off thick branches. Suitable for splitting small wood for fire.

The special geometry of the working blade and the optimal finish of the handle are complemented by a lightweight, durable shank and perfect balance along the length of the product.

Comes with a plastic shell for easy carrying and storage.

The product successfully combines minimalist design and functionality with the sharp edges of the working blade. The result is easy cutting even of fresh resinous wood, such as spruce or pine. The XXS-X5 chopping hatchet comes with a belt clip.

Dimensions of the Fiskars X5 ax:

How to choose an ax by size

Safety and quality are the two main factors when choosing axes. Fiskars offers a lifetime warranty on its products. The blade's protective sheath protects it from harm when not in use. A hardened steel blade is more durable than a regular blade. The shock-absorbing handle is lightweight and durable. Although Fiskars products are safe, you should always follow personal safety rules when working with piercing tools.

Cutting wood requires well-sharpened tools. It's only a matter of time before the blade becomes dull if you use it constantly. A special portable tool from Fiskars ensures safe blade maintenance. It is a ceramic grinding stone with clearly marked grooves for the blade. You just need to lower the head of the ax through the right groove and turn it a few times. The blade will immediately acquire the desired sharpness.

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Properties of new models

The Finnish company constantly introduces the latest technologies. The new generation of cleavers has become tools with an improved blade. To increase efficiency, the center of gravity is slightly shifted. As a result, the new models began to differ from the previous ones in several additional properties:

1. Double hardening together with precision grinding increased the strength of the blade.
2. Productivity has increased.
3. Work has become safer.
4. The handle has acquired shock-absorbing properties.
5. There is a special hook at the end of the handle that prevents the tool from falling out of the hand.
6. The handle is pressed into the ax handle under high pressure. The instrument will never split into several components.

If you follow the basic rules when choosing a tool, you can be sure that such an ax will be used for many years.

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Chopping ax Fiskars XS X7

The product is ideal for cutting small types of wood and cutting small and medium-sized branches, therefore it serves as a good alternative to a lopper. Balancing the ax minimizes worker fatigue and gives the ax high durability, even when processing hard wood. The three-dimensional surface of the blade, hardened to 55...60 HRC, allows you to strike in any direction, and the shape of the ax provides a comfortable, strong grip that prevents the ax from slipping out of your hands. The ax comes with a plastic shell for easy carrying and storage.

Parameters of the Fiskars X7 ax: