Best Wood Splitting Axe

1. Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe, 36-Inch

Fiskars Axe have always been top quality axes. We have been doing a lot research on beat splitting axes design and what companies produce the best axes. And with no surprise, Fiskar is one of the best companies when to comes to producing splitting axes. We’ve reviewed a 36-Inch axe from Fiskars and here is our review:

Our Rating: (4.8 / 5)

Quality:

The quality of this axe is remarkable. We have tested out this axe from many angles and on many objects, even though the Fiskars X27 is a wood-splitting axe, we ran some tests with it on plastic, wood and even small stones, and this axe chopped them all in half without any problems. The quality of the blade is very good too, not many splitting axes have such a good-quality blade, we ran the axe through hard tests and it still has a wonderfully sharp blade with no signs of rust or major scratches.

Durability: 

Durability of this axe is amazing as well. This axe is made up of material which is way light as compared to steel and is way stronger than steel too. And this Fiskars Axe comes with a lifetime guarantee which is very rare when it comes to axes. The blade of this axe is extremely durable too, it is very sharp and light as well as extremely durable, we made it go through extreme durability tests and the blade came out without any major damage. This certainly is a top notch splitting axe when it comes to durability.

Design:

The design of this axe is really good. It is very light and looks very impressive, some even say its too good looking for an axe, but nothing can go wrong with good looks. The Fiskars X27 axe has a slim and light body with a sleek and stylish design, it would looks very impressive leaning against a wall in your garage/tool-shed. It has a very nice eye-catching stripe of bright orange on its tail and a nice black body other than that. It is very light and thus very easy to swing, this axe splits woods in literally one strike and it is extremely durable.

Overall: 

Overall, the X27 fiskars axe is a very strong, light and durable axe. If you have a nice garden you want to maintain, this axe is perfect for you, if you need a stock of wood for this winter, get this axe. If you work as a carpenter and need to cut wood frequently, use this axe. This splitting axe has a wide range of uses, you can never go wrong with this axe, we highly recommend this axe.

2. Wilton Splitting Maul 8LB 36″ #50836

This is a splitting maul used for really heavy duty stuff. This maul weighs about 10 pounds in total and is not a child’s toy. If you are a tough dude and feel like splitting axes are for kids, then this splitting maul is perfect for you. It is razor sharp with amazing design and has an unbreakable handle. This maul can do all kinds of things you can imagine.

Also See: Best Log Splitter Reviews

Our Rating: (4.6 / 5)

Durability:

The durability of this amazing maul is just outstanding. We give it an A+ rating for durability because of the great quality material it was built from. It has an unbreakable handle that can really never be broken. The handle would never bend or show a sign of weakness. This splitting maul is a very good tool to split wood in half with just one strike, it can also split other materials like plastic, but it is supposed to be used on thick woods and trees.

Design:

The design of this maul is amazing. It comes in a pleasing to the eyes green color which nobody can hate. Its handle is stylishly carved in between and has very nice curves which make it look like a fancy tool, but in reality, its just a really good maul. The blade looks very fancy and can cut through almost anything. Overall, its design is perfect.

Overall:

Overall, the Wilton’s Bash Splitting Maul is the perfect tool for your needs. It can split through hard and thick pieces of woods in literally one strike. This maul looks like a very nice tool, you can take it anywhere and look like a super hero, but in fact you’d just be using it to split some wood. This maul is a very good multipurpose product which can be used as an axe as well as a maul. We recommend this maul.

3. Husqvarna 2 Lbs.20″ Small Splitting Axe

Hisqvarna have been producing top quality splitting axes from a long time now. We’ve reviewed the small splitting axe which only weighs 2 pounds from this company. Here is our review:

Our Rating: (4.6 / 5)

Durability:

The durability of this axe is really good. Its head weighs about 2 pounds and it comes with a 20 inches long handle which is perfect for a small axe. The handle is made out of wood so you would not experience any breakage/cracks or anything similar because this axe has one strong and solid handle, overall, the durability of this axe is amazing.

Design: 

The design of this axe is perfect. It has a very nice looking handle which has a little curve in it to make the axe look very good. The blade of this small splitting axe looks very nice as well. It has a vintage look in it as well as a sleek and stylish look. Not many axes have the unique look this little axe has. If you are looking for a simple, yet nice looking axe, this one is for you.

Abilities:

The Husqvarna small splitting axe has a lot of abilities, it can chop small branches of trees and it can be very helpful for you when you go to a camp fire. You can fit this axe on the outside of your backpack, it wouldn’t fit inside your backpack because its 20 inches long, but its a small object and very easy to carry. It was also chop off big branches/stems of trees, but since its a small splitting axe and designed to do small tasks, it’d take a lot of efforts to chop thick pieces of wood with this axe.

Overall:

Overall, this little splitting axe is brilliant. It can fulfill your small gardening needs and it would provide you with the ability to collect a lot of wood to keep yourself warm in the harsh winter. You can fit this axe in very small place because its length is only 20 inches. It weighs only 2 pounds, so even a kid can lift and swing it, although its highly dangerous to let a kid handle a splitting axe like this. We recommend this splitting axe.

4. S.A. Wetterling Axe 29K Large Splitting Axe

This is a splitting axe which can do hard core work no other axe could do. It is a very good axe which comes with a hickory handle. We’ve reviewed this splitting axe in details below:

Our Rating: (5 / 5)

Durability:

Durability of this axe is just amazing, you cannot break the handle of this axe or get its’ blade all scratched up unless you absolutely use it like a pedophile, it is very durable and is made up of very good materials which would never break up, this is one of the best quality splitting axes there are in the market, you should definitely get this axe if you work as a carpenter or you have to use an axe frequently, because this axe could literally become the last axe you ever bought.

Design:

The design of this axe is not very fancy and it looks like a normal splitting axe, but it has a very unique vintage look to it which is loved by most of the users. It comes with a very sleek hickory handle which has a little curve in it coming from top to bottom. Overall the design of this axe is as wonderful and classy as it gets in a splitting axe. You should definitely get this very axe if you are sick of your current ugly looking axe.

Ability:

The abilities of this axe are countless, it can go through a small tree in literally one hit. It has a razor sharp blade which shows no mercy on wood. It is a very strong and relatively light axe which provides you with the ability to swing the splitting axe very quickly and split the chunk of wood in literally just one blow. If you don’t want to waste your time swinging your axe 10 times to split one chunk of wood, get this axe and you’ll never regret it.

Overall:

This axe is a brilliant tool in all aspects of wood splitting. It can go through wood in style without getting stuck in it. It has a razor sharp blade which has no mercy on anything. It is relatively light which provides you with the ability to swing it quickly. Its design is wonderful and it looks great to both eyes and cameras. It is really the perfect axe overall and if you are looking to get an axe which would last literally till the end of your life, get this axe, because there is a huge possibility that this splitting axe would be the last axe you ever buy.

5. GARDENA Model 8719 2800S Splitting/Chopper Axe

The Gardena’s splitting axe is an absolute monster. It has a great handle and a very sharp blade, this is a wonderful tool for your backyard or work. Here is our review on this beast:

Our Rating: (5 / 5)

Durability:

This axe is a very good splitting axe when it comes to durability. It is made up from fiber-glass, stainless steel and a lot of other materials which are as strong as it gets. It is a very durable axe which can last a life-time. It has a very strong handle which is in a hook-shape so that your hand wont go beyond the end of the splitting axe. This axe would never fail you in durability. It also has stainless steel hit protection so that the axe would stay in one piece no matter how hard you split wood with it. The blade of the axe is razor sharp and does not get any sorts of scratches or loose its sharpness easily, it is a very good axe when it comes to durability.

Design:

The design of this axe is absolutely wonderful. It comes with a very nice blue handle that looks very good to the eyes, it would look extremely good sitting in your backyard or your house. It is one of the most beautiful axes built so far, as you can see in the picture below, this splitting axe is one heck of a beauty. If you need an axe as a gift for someone, get this axe, its beautiful and does the job with ease.

Abilities:

The abilities to chop/split wood of this axe are endless. It goes through large logs of woods in one strike. It is a very sharp axe and is certainly not something you would like to get your kid’s hands on. This axe can chop anything without inflicting damage on its blade, a wonderful axe that has the ability to do a lot of work.

Overall:

This axe is a very handy tool overall. It can do small work in your backyard to a whole lot of commercial work in your factory, this axe is a perfect fit for any situation. Recommended by us.

6. Double Headed Zombie Killer Axe

This is a very fun and useful axe, especially for all you zombie apocalypse fanatics. None the less, here’s our review:

Our Rating: (4.5 / 5)

Quality:

Quality of this hatchet is absolutely top notch. It comes with a very nice looking blade which is razor-sharp. The handle of it is made up of material so strong, it cannot break easily. You probably should not forget that the blade of this hatchet is a double-headed blade so there is a little risk involved of cutting yourself with it, but as long as you are careful, you shall have no problems. The overall quality of this hatchet is brilliant.

Design:

The design of this zombie killer hatchet is very nice too. It was built with a zombie-killing theme in mind. This hatchet is meant to be used on the zombies. But until a zombie apocalypse goes down, you should certainly use it for smaller tasks such as splitting little pieces of wood or on something similar. This hatchet comes in a very nice green color which is delicious to the eyes, it looks like a very bad ass hatchet. You certainly don’t want to let your kids get near to this hatchet because it is razor sharp, it might look small but it has the capability to split wood which can be quite thick.

Abilities:

This zombie killer hatchet has a lot of abilities mainly because of its double-headed blade. You can try to look cool and kill two birds with one stone using the double-headed blade of this sharp hatchet. It can split through a small piece of wood in one strike. Its ideal to use this hatchet for your campfires and camping trips, it would come in real handy on one of these kind of trips.

Overall:

We recommend this zombie killer hatchet overall and you should certainly think of getting this little monster if you have a passion for zombies or you simply need a hatchet that looks really cool and can get the job done.