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52 of 52 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent Axe Oct 25, 2007
By Gary W. Fogg
I compared the Fiskars Pro Chopping Axe with three other axes by using them to chop a fresh balsam fir log 8 inches in diameter. The result was that the Fiskars axe cut the deepest, did not catch or bind, and was the easiest to use because of its light weight and perfect balance. I was even surprised that I was able to chop more accurately and with less effort than with the 3.5 pound axe which I have used in trailwork for 20 years.
After this initial test, I felt enough confidence in the Fiskars axe to take it on a real trailwork project. I felled and removed 24 trees from the trail, using just this axe and a Fiskars 30 inch bow saw. The trees ranged in size from 4 to 15 inches in diameter, as measured just above the root swell, and consisted of a mixture of both softwoods and hardwoods. In all cases, the axe cut deeply and cleanly. It was equally superb for felling, bucking and limbing.
The only drawback to the Fiskars Axe is that the cutting edge is so thin that it can be dented in exceptionally hard wood. When this happened to me on one occassion, I effectively removed the dent by resharpening the axe in the field with a Diamond Sharpening Card, which is very portable and easy to use. Although I once owned eight axes of various kinds, I now own only four: two Fiskars Pro Chopping Axes and two Snow and Neally Our Best Axes. I do almost all of my chopping with the Fiskars axes, but I keep the Snow and Neally axes on hand for back up because they never dent.
40 of 40 found the following review helpful:
careful with that axe eugine Sep 20, 2006
By S. Coales
"moneypitminer"
I ordered this after chopping my way through two 'store brand' axes, one fiberglass handle, one hickory handle. I thought i'd give this 'unbreakable' axe a try.
Deceptively light weight, thanks to the nice hollow handle, this axe has all its weight where it should be - at the head. Cuts deeper and faster than anything i've used before. Seems to hold an edge longer than my other axes also.
I'd quite happily say that it did just as good a job as my old 4Lb header, didn't stick anywhere near as much and maintained it's edge.
36 of 38 found the following review helpful:
The Best Production Axe you can buy. Nov 18, 2009
By Jesse Prause
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1RELPARXZIV31 I'm no professional but I can still get through a log fairly quickly. The length and weight seem to be a perfect combination for fast chopping. I've chopped through hundreds of logs from pine to oak and the handle is still as tight around the head as the day I bought it. I bought Fiskars' sharpener for it, but wouldn't do that again. I prefer a coarse diamond hone from harbor freight or fine belt on a sander. Hope this helps.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
One awesome ax Apr 30, 2007
By The hycodude
I have been pleased with every Fiskars item that I have previously purchased. This ax is no exception. I ordered it last Tuesday and it showed up three days later (in a huge box). I used it today to take out a tree stump. It easily cut through some pretty thick, buried roots. It's very light and easy to swing, with the weight concentrated at the head. It's also made in Finland, not the Far East. I don't know what that one reviewer did to break the handle on his, but I can't imagine that I'll ever abuse it again like I did today. It passed with flying colors. Only regret is that I didn't purchase the Fiskars sharpener with it.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Can't Beat it! Mar 31, 2009
By C. Torrillo
"Kring"
This Axe is the best I have ever used. It takes a bit to get use to how light the handle is, I'm use to a heavy wood handle with all my previous axes. Once you get use to the feeling it's fantastic. I'd say if you are splitting fire wood go with the Super Axe, it's the same handle but gives you an extra 2lbs on the head which will help cut through some of the hardwood easier.
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