Adler super splitter: the splitting stump #1

[@MatthewAmsbaugh]

The Adler is hands down the best splitting tool I’ve ever owned

[@AnarchAngel1]

Do you have a Fiskars splitting axe by any chance? If so, do you like the Adler more?

[@JamesGroves-vr2xw]

@@MatthewAmsbaugh totally agree

[@MatthewAmsbaugh]

@ the Adler does better work on bigger, tougher stuff. Seriously impressed me. Love the fiskars though. It’s tough and works well.

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

I really enjoy it as well so far. The head is very similar to the fiskars. The heel curves down more. I guess that’s where the name Adler comes in. I learned that Adler means “eagle” in German. It seems to work maybe even a little better than the fiskars for large rounds, down the middle. I’m not sure that I will favor it over the fiskars for the style of splitting I do though. As far as splitting from angles goes. I plan to try it soon. I’m thinking the extra weight and shorter handle will actually not do as well with that style but I may be wrong. It certainly has an edge over the fiskars for traditional splitting though! These are just my opinions and assessments so far. I really enjoy it and I’m thankful they sent it. You were the one that got me interested in it to begin with, Matt 🙏 and James spoke highly of it as well. I was confident it would be a great splitter with that head design! And it is indeed

[@anangrytexan2244]

I knew you'd never do it, but a small absurd part of my brain was convinced that cat wasn't walking away with that tail still attached.

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

😆 I was thinking similar things when I was editing it. I thought that people may get the wrong idea with a cat on a chopping block and me doing a review on a splitting axe lol

[@slick-whittington885]

Same here I thought this feline was in for it😂

[@richardsullivan1776]

I'm a huge Fiskars fan but I like to swing different axes. I'm frugal so it hasn't been much, lol! I'd like to try a Helko Vario 2000. The smaller splitting head though. 3 1/4 pounds similar in weight to the Fiskars X25. I think it goes for $160.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice swing and strikes, too.😉👍

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

Thank you very much, Daniel 🙏

[@AnarchAngel1]

This really looks like an ideal splitting axe. Around 32" is perfect for me, the weight and head shape seem just about perfect as well. Sometimes I want just a tad more power than a Fiskars X25 offers, and this looks like just that. Can I ask where you got it and about what it cost?

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

They are made in Germany. Adler sent it to me to some reviews on and I’m very thankful for it! They are around $150 but they are very well made. They have a leather sheath that come with them and the handle has a metal over strike guard as well. If you plan to split a lot of wood, I don’t think you would be disappointed with it!

[@brettbrown9814]

Good review!

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

Thank you very much, Brett 🙏

[@JamesGroves-vr2xw]

Great review, Dillon! ❤ mine🙏🏿🇺🇸🪓

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

Thank you very much, James 🙏 I really enjoy mine as well. They are great splitters for sure! You weren’t kidding

[@grizzlyridgerunner]

I've been doing a lot of research on splittingaxes, and the Adler is going to be just as good or a little better than the fiskar. This will be interesting with all your splitting experience on how these 2 axes rank .good bless 🙌

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

I think so as well 👍 I believe the Adler may be better for traditional splitting. For my style of splitting with no chopping block and splitting from angles, I don’t know that it will work better than the fiskars. I haven’t tried it for that style yet but I’m interested myself to see how it will do. For me, that style of splitting is what produces a lot of wood in a short amount of time. And the fiskars is perfect for it!

[@naturundhund]

Cool.....

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Looks like a great ax

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

It really is so far, Michael 👍 I love the fiskars and for my style of splitting it’s my favorite I’ve used yet. I haven’t tried this one for that style of splitting yet but I intend to soon.

[@emwoodservices]

cute kitty

[@harbinger6562]

Good afternoon ❤️🇺🇲🌎🌌🦾😇

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

Hello my friend 👋🪓🪵

[@lyfandeth]

Nice properly sharpened blade will dplit anything. And the factory edge is intentionally not sharp, so folks can put a real edge of their choice on it. Same with knives.

[@AnarchAngel1]

The shape of the head is more important than a really sharp edge in my experience. I personally like a sharp edge that bites well and helps sever the stubborn bits of stringy wood like Elm, Hackberry, and Hickory though. In my experience, both is best. A sharp edge on a well shaped head like the Adler or Fiskars

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

The factory edge of the fiskars are extremely sharp. The edge of the Adler are fairly sharp as well. I agree that a fine point is important to penetrate the wood and then the wedge does the work after that. And the force you put behind it.