The Monster: Fiskars X11 Splitting Axe

[@tankbrook]

Splitting wood between your legs. And in sandals!!! Genius!

[@cuthbertvandervon-beige-he3428]

Got to give them some credit for their saftey rates contact lenses though!

[@schwinnbiking]

He should of said don't try this at home I'm a pro lol

[@ianstiehl1994]

As long as the wood is in line with or behind your heels, you're fine. Still, the sandals are a no-go

[@wades623]

​@@schwinnbikingtoo bad we won't be hearing that from Paul anymore

[@overlandshower4312]

I’ve used the X11 heavily for about 10 years. It’s been an epic time

[@duhni4551]

That design (outdates X11) has been the most reliable wood splitter in every Finnish household for ages. It is so common that you can find this axe when you move in to apartment which doesn't have anything to do with wood splitting, yet there it is. I think that is sort of an testament in it self.

[@aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

I tape wrapped my handle like a hockey stick. I fount the handle on its own to be a bit slippery. Just twist the hockey tape into a cord, wrap the cord around the handle grip, then wrap the tape/cord with a layer of hockey tape.

[@SnifterRoux]

X7 or X11 for making kindling from pre chopped firewood? Are the grades of steel the same? Thus is being kept at home so portability doesn't matter

[@sammascorro6364]

I'm glad to hear your opinion/review on this splitting axe. Everyone has different opinions on it

[@ovlasburning6605]

Hello I have an x27 and an x17. Now I want to take a smaller one. I break the wood for the stove. What do you recommend the x11 or the x7? Thank you man

[@TheoSloat]

Fiskars makes a 10 buck pull through sharpener and I highly recommend getting one to go with you Fiskars axe, just a few passes with mine and my hatchet will shave my arm hairs.

[@jachrome2418]

1:38 that technice is best using a chopping style axe/hatchet.

[@barnaclebill1615]

The X11 appears like it’s too long for a hatchet and too short for an axe. I’m going to go with an X7. I do appreciate the side by side comparison though. 👍

[@jeredsyn1964]

I have the X25 splitter and it certainly went to war when I had my chinea on the stone patio. However I had some glancing blows that ended up damaging the patio and the axe. Good news is I get to buy a shiny brand new splitter.

[@vtjforce]

Would you mind giving me a quick comparison between the X11 and the Schrade SCAXE2L? I have the X7 (Awesome!), but need the splitting capability. Which would you choose! Thanks in advance!

[@James-ke5sx]

Here in Canada Amazon was selling them for $118. I tried a new trick. I bought the entire stock and then the next one in line was only $59. I immediately bought the $59 one, cancelled the first order and the price went right back up to $118. Shopping like a boss, Rockin.

[@citynightslikethese]

The X11 goes on sale at Canadian Tire for $49.99 all the time.

[@James-ke5sx]

@@citynightslikethese True, but then you have shipping or driving to get it. I haven't shopped at CT in 3-4 years. I'm retired and online shopping makes life a lot easier. Nice decent axe. I used to be a carpenter so CT and HD were my old stomping grounds.

[@citynightslikethese]

@@James-ke5sx Fair enough sir

[@dsjoakim35]

LOL. Iv been watching a couple of your vids, and I like em, but I was wondering who this Palmer guy was. He must own the company that makes all the plastic details on the gear... Well, I finaly got it. Its not easy being from Sweden sometimes.

[@schwinnbiking]

I have this now but I think I need x27 no? I want one splitting axe to rule them all

[@duhni4551]

Then you want dynamite =D

[@JDM297]

are you an Expurt?

[@gideonstactical]

For sure 👍😉

[@silvarredonda1]

I've got the X10 which is the same but in the chopping version and I'm always amazed on how deep it bites into wood and performs clearing branches ...considering buying an X7 though for more detailed work as the X 10 is quite heavy.

[@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL]

Great looking axe Arron, thanks for the review!!

[@liplipon3442]

❤ Удачи Вам привет из Беларуси Рогачёв у меня Фискарс-х 25 ❤😊

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

I see reviews saying it’s 2.2 lbs and others saying it’s 2.7lbs can you clarify the weight?

[@ryanc5681]

hey Aaron I finall6 found a granfura bruks small forest axe for a great price and bought it. you think it's a good axe?

[@kejack1988]

Amazing how smoothly that goes through those logs. Nice review!!

[@gideonstactical]

We were all really impressed.

[@JesseLJohnson]

If you are driving up and not worrying about the weight I would get the 36 inch splitting axe or the X27. I have the 36 inch super splitting axe and I am pretty impressed. I have 2 wood splitters just some of the logs I have to split this year are so huge I wanted to at least crack them in half so I could lift them to put them on the splitter and figured I would split some smaller stuff with it as well. I have cut up a cherry and a couple ash since I got the axe and used it for all the splitting. The metal is really soft though almost have to sharpen it after every use. I haven't sharpened it yet and its still splitting mostly first hits but after the first 2 logs there was burs all over the edge. I only paid $25 for it though so can't really complain. Walmart has them on clearance as well as the mauls.

[@overlandedc]

Great video. I've misplaced my x7 looks like I'll replace it with the x11!

[@gideonstactical]

Knives, Guns, & Gear Glad to help.

[@MostlyOutdoors]

who the hell splits wood like that?

[@gamerfan81]

Mostly Outdoors your mom

[@torbenbusgaard6971]

I have a combo of axes the X11 and the X5 from Fiskars (and a X27 for use around the house)- Have you tried the X5 yet? A really good little handy camp axe, that comes with a nice nylon sheat, so that it can be placed in your belt. I use it when I go fishing and I can have it in my belt while driving, so its really mobile. Actually the X7 fits in the sheat from the X5, the head is the same size but the handle on the X5 is shorter than that on the X7 axe

[@gideonstactical]

I will look into that one.

[@mightaymouse]

But how does the plastic handle extreme cold weather? Like 32 on lower?

[@gideonstactical]

mightaymouse I have taken it out in 15 degrees Fahrenheit with no problems.

[@r91976]

+mightaymouse Like a boss...

[@matcha_lolmatcha294]

Very good axe, but I have a doubt, I have the same x11, they are the same size and material, the only difference is that the color of the case is orange, and the head of the axe is white paint. Is there any difference between black and white?😊

[@DJTrumpMAGA]

Just the newer ones. Same splitter

[@matcha_lolmatcha294]

@@DJTrumpMAGA Thank you, Mr. Trump. :）

[@christophervela5447]

What is your advice on choosing the x7 vs x11 For beach camping?

[@duhni4551]

X7, you don't need splitting power in beach camping but you do want some carving and chopping capabilities. Though now that i think about it, i don't know what kind of beaches you go to =D In general, x7 fits your bill in everything, it is kukri of axes.

[@christophervela5447]

@@duhni4551 think I got the x7 already...but thank you for the reply

[@duhni4551]

@@christophervela5447 No problems. I hope it serves you well =)

[@chrisxx012]

Fiskars x11 vs old school wooden handle axe?

[@gideonstactical]

Chris Mccarthy I hope to soon.

[@MrJohnpaulkelly]

I like the axe heads but hate the handles when it breaks you are screwed

[@WilliamKister]

+JP Kelly I have both wood handled axes and the Fiskars and will say that the Fiskars is much more durable and for the price it's cheaper just to replace it.

[@JesseLJohnson]

When it breaks Fiskars gives you a new one

[@dinalee8332]

which do you prefer the x11 or husqvarna 13 you reviewed?

[@gideonstactical]

joe spain very hard. Then X11 can split a little better, but all around the Husqvarna is still awesome.

[@owoewrefi]

Nice axe. I just bought the x27. But watch your hand while chopping. It looks quite dangerous.

[@WhiskyTrekker]

Good video! Looks like a good option to stash at the "secret" camp! Really like how you do things, man!

[@gideonstactical]

Nodin Morgenstern Really appreciate it!

[@CedricAda]

Great seeing axes on GT!

[@gideonstactical]

You will see more.

[@wyattcheetham8869]

Jezz I I didn't realize your channel was this small I was expecting a much bigger sub count with the quality care you put into your videos good job

[@Kigai11]

Great review as always, did the edge roll at all during you're camping trip.

[@yoadrian3814]

I don't know if this is relevant to you but i found with my X7 the edge will roll and chip at first, but after you sharpen it, it holds up well.

[@brianmcwhorter2867]

I've had the same experience with my fiskars.

[@yoadrian3814]

Great review. It's good to see different gear getting reviewed.

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks, really trying to decertify what we review here.

[@kendric476]

I miss the commando music.

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

Don’t know why they just don’t sell the x10. Guess I’ll just get it off eBay

[@Ve-suvius]

Yeah weird. In Europe they are everywhere. Why not in the USA? Strange..

[@steinanderson]

the old safety sandals

[@tannercampbell4747]

Can you please do a review of the Fiskars x10

[@gideonstactical]

+Tanner Campbell I will see what I can do.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Aaron, you just proved that a hatchet/axe can make kindling, sure for a beginner a large knife might be safer, but I see how well you can use a hatchet for kinding just as easy if not easier and as safe. So many axe and hatchet's out tgere, and I'm sure tge Fiskar's is a good one, but I have (3) beater Estwings, and I mean beaters, I can even baton on the handle and tgey just go on ticking, so until I need a new hatchet, my Estwing Campers Axe is a good one, when I go scouting a new area, I like to carry my three cutting tool's on person so I go Lite, I could carry my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet, my Rodent 5, and my Wicked Tough Saw on my survival belt very conveniently, That's where bigger is better when chopping, but I trade of size with convenience so I choose accordingly. If I need to process alot of wood I could see that Fiskar's to be tge right size, but to make some kinding for a small fire to warm up some food, my Double Bit Hatchet is the one I carry.

[@gideonstactical]

+paulie 4x Sweet! and yes it can make kindling easily.

[@nathanbailey9944]

Awesome review! I'm loving the axe reviews! Keep them up!

[@gideonstactical]

Thx!

[@paulhomsy2751]

You're the only one who knows how to properly pronounce Fiskars...Everyone else I've seen says "fiskers" as in wiskers. And you do know what you're talking about.

[@vincenzoplescia5171]

watch +wranglerstar and look at his fiskars vid and see what5 happens

[@lishde3]

good video

[@Redhair_sailor]

Great review .. Really helpful!!

[@johnlord8337]

Hmmm. Base camp yes, not a bushcrafter carry axe. Mini-splitting axe or a mini-splitter maul. The axe handle is far too short for the weight of that axe head, and the throw of the axe. Unless you want to do batoning, it appears to be more heavy than productive use, although compact, you will be the one using more calories than production of split wood. It is an oversized heavy hatchet, that makes this whole idea not intelligent. Everybody in the knife, hatchet, machete, axe, and maul sector are making all kinds of hybrids, when the ancestors knew what they were doing. Maul at base camp for making large to medium wood splitting. Axe (single or double bladed) for felling lumber or medium to small wood splitting. Hatchet for small to smaller wood splitting, no felling tree trunks or limbs, only branches. Knife for smaller to firewood and tinder making. Machetes and such for brush whacking, rain forest and jungle brush, not felling, chopping, or wood splitting. This is a hybrid, and should go back to a longer handle, and then it will be a maul, and rightly so. So it is a mini-maul, if you want to properly use it as such.

[@DJTrumpMAGA]

You fucking ok

[@1.123]

lol sorry but i canceled at like 1:40. wtf is happening there? is there any logical reason for splitting wood between your legs? i mean, i have like a million for NOT doing it that way. just look at the 3rd try. of course the wood flies away. there is nothing to get stuck on and to withstand the power of the blade impact. are you sure your back enjoys this stance? 1:40 gave me the rest. see ya guys

[@treybailey886]

Your an idiot

[@jasperdunkin292]

I'm with you. This video and it's people are ridiculous.

[@AxGOODxOLDxBOY]

You split wood in that fashion so that there is no risk of overswing and hitting yourself in the leg when using a stump or risk of it bouncing off to the side and hitting you. It is one among many ways to split a log. @@jasperdunkin292

[@pvahanen]

Try to broke fiskars ax by hand

[@nathanpender3353]

Thanks real video real chopping

[@Player_Review]

Sadly, a Gransfors Bruks would make the Fiskars look like a child's toy. I do like Fiskars though and nice they made this in Finland, rather than outsourcing to China for $1.25/hr labor like other stuff they do. I personally run a US made Estwing with a Lansky sharpening puck and it seems to run alright, but not so good as the others, though the full metal construction it'll last longer, even if you abuse them by throwing them. The plastics and wood will break.

[@TheLechiy]

the perfectly axe/

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Aaron, A $64,000.00 question, That Fiskar Hatchet or the Estwing Campers Axe. Oh, Estwing Came out with a nice nylon sheath that fits wider belts.,,.p

[@zander5068]

It's anything but cheap in Australia. Sets you back about $90!

[@gideonstactical]

+Zander Gladman-Mitchell Dang!

[@1.123]

Zander Gladman-Mitchell 38€ in germany

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Between the legs + in sandels *:-D*

[@JudahMaccabee_]

Sub'd!

[@c.r.5106]

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