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Light heads on long handles
The X27 is the most reviewed axe on this site, with 9,181 ratings at 4.8 out of 5.
Choose by handle length: 28, 32 or 36 inches. The Pro IsoCore maul is for knotty rounds.
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8 lb · 36 in · IsoCore handle · 10.4 lb in the table · riveted head · lifetime warranty
A heavy maul for tough rounds, with a shock-absorbing handle and 5,883 ratings at 4.8 out of 5.
Best for: Stubborn hardwood and knots.
≈ $54
3.6 kg (7.9 lb) head, 5.22 kg (11.5 lb) total, 92 cm (36.2 in), inseparable head, IsoCore
A big-round splitting axe: a 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) head, an inseparable head-to-shaft joint and a vibration reduction the maker puts a number on.
Best for: Large, knotty rounds over 30 cm (11.8 in), where the weight and the penetration are what the job needs
28 in · FiberComp handle · bevel convex blade · sheath · lifetime warranty
The shorter Fiskars for average heights, with 576 ratings at 4.8 out of 5.
Best for: Average height users and medium logs.
≈ $70
36 in · 6.3 lb in the table · FiberComp handle · bevel convex blade · lifetime warranty
The axe most buyers choose: 36 inches, a light head and 9,181 ratings at 4.8 out of 5.
Best for: A taller user splitting medium to large rounds.
≈ $70
32 in · double-hardened forged steel · low-friction coating · FiberComp handle
A newer 32 inch Fiskars between the X25 and X27, for logs over 30 cm.
Best for: Users between the two established lengths.
≈ $65
36 in · double-hardened blade · low-friction coating · FiberComp handle · lifetime warranty
The newer 36 inch Fiskars with a wider blade, with 59 ratings at 4.5 out of 5.
Best for: A tall user who wants the newer head.
≈ $70
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