Wood vs. Synthetic Axes: The Truth You Need to Know! 🪓

[@Sceadusawol]

Conclusion: I need both.

[@robertoreguenes]

The passing them down to my loved ones sealed the deal for me. Thanks. Excellent points

[@mattshaffer5935]

I answered this question for myself years ago. I got my Dad’s axes long after he passed and they all needed work. I’m talking legacy brands that needed new handles and restoring. Now my daughter and I use them together and they’ll be hers and lord willing my grandchildren’s.

[@bl4d3runn3rX]

I absolutely agree with what you are saying. For me right now a synthetic axe is enough, because I don't chop that much wood. But if it would be my profession, I would definitely get the tool made by a real craftsman! The Greanfors you have is an absolute amazing tool. While I'm writing this and think about it, it might be worth it even for me, because I could pass it down to my nephews. Thanks for your great work!

[@bluegrassbass]

I asked the old lady what she thought, she said she prefers the wood over the synthetic 😮

[@toonyoshi3324]

1:39 U could still use the axe head as a splitting wedge...ino it would be impractical if u have other bits of equipment...but then again... limited resources can make this as a broken axe and turn it in to a wedge ..

[@realtalkboxing.]

HA nice bro that’s immediately where my head went to

[@kyleroahrig7267]

It's basically the Boots Theory, but with axes. The synthetic ones work, and work well, but don't have the longevity of the wooden handled axes. They'll potentially last a long time, but a wooden handled axe will potentially last forever, since you can just get the handle replaced.

[@realtalkboxing.]

Precisely why I get the wooden handles. I want to have it forever

[@hulkthedane7542]

The shear joy of using high quality tools, even for smaller/less time consuming jobs is s real thing. If you chop wood for half an hour or more at a time, the lesser buildup of shock in your joints alone will be worth good money. The experience of the whole chore will change. I myself have mostly cheaper tools, and I would probably buy a Fiskars axe, should I ned to split wood one day. Great video 👍

[@gardnerjp1]

I use Fiskars (synthetics) with a splitting maul and splitting axe. They work great! They feel good in my hands. They feel fast. I had to take down some trees in my yard because of bad weather. I saved a few bucks by keeping the logs. This is a great hobby and good exercise. I use the wood in a small patio fire pit. It's perfect in the winter.

[@gage_turner]

Question. Have you or will you ever make a video of harvesting a whole tree? I know you’re supposed to use a chopping ax when you chop down the tree and a splitting axe for the big logs but when the whole tree has fallen, how do I split up the whole tree? Use the shopping axe again? Probably a dumb question, but I can’t find any information on this. Thanks 💪🏼

[@ArtificialMisery]

Typically you use a chainsaw, based on his 'Art' short, i assume he does the same

[@Vikingwerk]

If you were going super-old school, yes, axe. Less oldschool, a big frame hand saw saw called a bucking saw, or a 1 or 2-man crosscut saw would be used to cut up the log into rounds. Nowdays, chainsaw.

[@ArtificialMisery]

@@Vikingwerk how can an axe create flat ends? special head?

[@Vikingwerk]

@ As I said, axe only would be ‘oldest school’; that is, very primitive. As such, one would be targeting logs small enough to not really require splitting before use as firewood, but simply being cut with an axe into manageable lengths. Realistically, ‘decent’ saws were invented in the bronze age, and before that there are known examples of copper age saws, and even a few items that seem to be flint toothed saws, but I doubt they were used for sawing whole logs into rounds.

[@SwitchUpYt]

4:23 what did you hurt??

[@ClementCouture-um1el]

Its because its bounced, probably not bout hurting someting.

[@SwitchUpYt]

@ ah he winced quite a lot looked like something I’d do when I hit my thumb or something.

[@thesilverdragon1963]

Not sure what happened but looks like a little blood on his index knuckle afterwards.

[@giacomopastorello3249]

I'm a fan of wooden handle and things made by hand by artisan who learned the job from their master in time..... BBBBUT fiskars it's the same thing in modern key (they made the norden series for those who want the wooden handle), plus the price and the 25 years warranty have convinced me to try the x25, for now I'm happy in future maybe I'll go for one of the top Italian axes with wood (I'm Italian)

[@naturesanimal9940]

Snapped my x27 at the collar, probably wouldn’t get again, but the isocore 8lb fiberglass handle is my go to out of many of my wood handle options, it’s a tank and takes a beating still goin strong over the years

[@ThorenBradley]

A solid axe, for sure. You can’t go wrong with that isocore

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Thx for putting this together and sharing. It’s very helpful. I use my gas powered log splitter way more often than a hand axe / maul. I’ve been looking at the Fiskars as a good combo. of quality & price. You sold me on this particular axe. Unfortunately, i frequently use (& desire) an almost never ending list of other tools. I suspect that a handmade axe like the Granberg will forever be edged out by other tools that will make my work faster / easier.

[@julianzacconievas]

I'd say that it depends on the analysis. Personally I don't share Thoren's notion that fibreglass, composite or hybrid synthetic handles transfer vibration. I find it very hard to justify a wooden handle for myself. But, if you want to be fair and complete, many would rather buy a more expensive and marginally inferior product from an artisan who lives in their area/region/country, rather than a superior device manufactured far away. Just an example. Macro economics, aesthetics, individual ergonomics, and straight up "getting exactly what I want" factors can matter a lot. Those Stanley and Yeti tumblers are ridiculously expensive, but people buy them anyway. Are they wrong to buy them? ... Well, in my world, yes! But if it's something they put to use, and they like them.... Hard to argue with that. Go get your hand made axe, bro. Don't let Fiskars and their amazing axes stop you.

[@jamesb8467]

Just used my new X27 a couple of days ago. I’ll say you make it look much easier than it was for me. I’ll keep swinging and improving though 💪

[@kazekai6]

I got that gränsfors a few years back and I definitely don't regret it. I used to split wood with a chopping axe, and the difference to me was just mindblowing. They are very nicely finished, like you said, just top of the line, great craftsmanship axe with great warranty, an heirloom to pass onto generations

[@lamnad]

I want to make a mild note about synthetic handles. While the Fiskars and other companies are made in a way that the heads cannot be replaced, not all synthetic handles are that way. Many are almost exactly the same as wooden handles. They are epoxied in rather than held in by friction. Is it a pain to replace? Yes. You have to chip away at the epoxy and might have to drill out the wedges but it's doable

[@bambusbro]

whoever edits his videos is either paid well or just fcking loves doing it

[@kingsmith9986]

I like using wood over synthetic when I have to choose 👍👍

[@Sanderson890]

I think for begginers and when you are just starting with firewood, the synthetic Fiskars is a better choice. When you get better and stop overstriking (and you do alot of firewood in a year) it's time to buy a nice wooden handle axe, you will pass onto your kids. Take my comment as an approval to spend some extra cash, if you need a push towards better gear 😀

[@Pygex]

Homeowner with some forest. I have a Fiskars synthethic for splitting which I store under rain shelter but ourside, always ready to split for our fireplace or smoker. Worry free and always works. I also have a Gränsforsbruk cross cutting axe with a shorter and a bit curved handle for felling trees and converting them into firewood logs. I mainly use a chainsaw of course, but I the wooden curved handle for trimming smaller branches instead of using my chainsaw. The weight profile of the wood and the handle shape gives it a lot of options for what kind of swings you can do with it for trimming and felling. I also use the back side as a hammer if I need to put in wedge. Had to use it once to free my pinched saw.

[@itllkeal]

My opinion is if you have good technique, go with the wood. If you're worried about a newbie abusing it, go with the synthetic. Spot on video about them.

[@justinhaze871]

I have both, but I definitely have found myself moving more towards tools that have a longer life span than the throw away tools our economy is more geared towards now. I purchased the Gransfors Bruk 7lb Maul after having the vibration in my hand from the x27. Additionally, the Maul tends to take the ripe and ready rounds out in one swing and even green rounds too.

[@hippitukka]

While Fiskars has moved a lot of production to Asia, thank God axes are still made here in Finland.

[@matthewbolton4289]

When the handle on a fiskars axe breaks. Now you have a splitting wedge

[@Thelastdon85]

Bro can u do a video on proper technique and safety using the axe .. so many people think they know how to wing but the amount of injuries caused by not knowing the risks and right way to chop / split logs .. shout out from uk 🇬🇧 brah

[@prairiedogs001]

I’ve been using the same fiskars for around 10 years. Love that axe. I do get the ability to leave stuff to kids though.

[@FromAverageToWarrior]

Thanks, great information 🔥

[@huckster51-dontplaydat]

The quality lasts long after the price is forgotten.

[@jcjorge2010]

i have a fiskars super splitter axe its a good axe.I also bought a lexivon splitting axe which is a copy of the fiskars it only lasted 1 day splitting valley oak wood.And your 100% right a wood handle is always better thanks for the video. Greetings from stockton Ca. God Bless

[@edwardpriestley2747]

I have been using the fiskars for at least 10 years maybe more it's never broken and I split at least 10 cord a year. Big red oak round the Adler super splitter works great but I did replace the wood handle

[@BlackMetalVikingCustoms]

I like to buy synthetic axes with eyes and rehandle them with wood. It’s a bit of work getting the eye cleaned out, but I’ve saved some good money doing that and it’s a fun project. Obviously the Fiskars style won’t work.

[@godbreaker6596]

Wrapped my x27 in some grip tape helps a lot

[@msumungo]

Yeah. tape for ice hockey sticks works the best.

[@Landrew-26]

Why do you need grip tape? Just wondering. When I use mine I never have problems with the grip. Other than the shock it sends up your arm

[@godbreaker6596]

@Landrew-26 because a good lawyer add grip tape will help absorb the shock not a whole lot but soem

[@WildBillyGardening]

As you said i use my x27 most because i have snapped the handle and the exchange for a new one was so easy. I dont personally feel much shock throughout my wrists and such (nothing fcks my carpal tunnel more than a reciprocating saw or weed Wacker). I like wood though because its fun to make handles from scratch and rehang as you said. But yeah, i keep both types of axes. All the axes. Every axe..i need 😂

[@AsherNicholas-un7xi]

God bless man Thanks for the advice!

[@ThorenBradley]

Of course!

[@NéstormartinQuinies]

Gracias por la información 😊😊❤

[@JohnOehmler]

"There are no solutions; There are only tradeoffs." -Thomas Sowell

[@Vikingwerk]

I have a plastic handle splitting maul my Dad got 30 years ago, and it’s disgusting, but we’ve used it all these years and never broken the handle 😂. I much prefer wooden handles, even with the breakage risk. Weirdly enough, I have a husqvarna splitting axe (it’s roughly a copy of the Gransfors Bruk splitting axe) and I *regularly* overstrike with it, despite it having a shorter handle than all my splitting mauls. I think I must be subconsciously reaching, and over-compensating for the shorter handle.

[@matthewfain1328]

You should try out the council tool old # 7. I like it a lot

[@utetopia1620]

I've commented elsewhere on your vids, re: fibreglass handles, and I disagree with you. Yeah, they're more flexible, but it's to absorb the shock of the hit. It's like the difference between racing suspension vs luxury suspension in cars. Without some flex, you'll feel every hit more. As for the "long" warranty on the Fiskars... It's literally lifetime. You register, if it breaks, they give you a new one. The Fiskars swings fast because it's light and long. p=mv. Momentum equals mass x velocity. Also has a nice little curve at the bottom to swing around your little finger...

[@sandragoodin8070]

Thank you so much ❤

[@Anhtieuphu1968]

Fun great video ! With fiskars notice how he can throw it right after the split . Lol

[@dominicteresi3835]

I was teaching my nephews how to split and I definitely would recommend synthetics cause the kids just over strike like crazy

[@MycoManMike]

Are u up for Hultafors Aby axe for bushcraft ?

[@vincentaguilar1185]

What model gransfors is that? Is that the 450 or 442?

[@johnnyshell2839]

Just wondering what your opinion of war wood tools is. Have you tried them? Just curious

[@markscott9426]

I believe there also a weight difference in those axe..

[@smsservicesall]

I hear The milwaukee axe is better than the fiskers

[@JeffreyRitter-gr7zs]

Leviathan or nothin! 😊😊

[@CabinRidge]

What’s the weight difference between the two heads ? The wood handle head almost looks like a maul

[@brianarmyguy422]

Can you split one with a sledgehammer?

[@claire6568]

Anyone else watching who doesn’t need to buy an axe but just here for “educational purposes” 😂😂😂😂

[@everythingplays5184]

What felling axe would you recommend?

[@fionabangay3071]

Great video 😎at a point you said you have the facilities to make your own axe, that would be an awesome video I think we all would enjoy. Even if its a hatchet you make?Also would be a nice hand me down to your kiddo💌happy day to you🪓🪓

[@Mathis218337]

Always wood. Synthetic doesn't absorb the shock

[@fredeschen3783]

The plastic handle will outlast the wood and is almost indestructible. The wood handle is nicer though.

[@area51r]

both suck compared to a Metal Pipe handle.......

[@blackbird2056]

Gransfors all the way for me..

[@valeriofrego5817]

Possiamo dire che al prezzo di una fiskar come quella puoi sognarti un' ascia con impugnatura di legno ( fatta in Germania, America o dove vuoi tu) un' impugnatura di noce americano decente costa almeno 40€ la testa che è fa il prezzo dell' ascia si parla di 250€ se mi trovi una ascia degna a meno puoi indicarmela ? Mi faresti un regalo grazie mille

[@PrettyBoyWheelz]

I would love to see all of your Ax’s I won’t to predict you probably have maybe 60

[@jtamlin984]

Theeeen... we could say that synthetic are more beginner friendly, and wooden are more likely for people who knows what they are doing, and knows they are gonna use it a lot

[@Markbell73]

No Thoren maneuver...... Click bait......😂

[@Chuuchuu0]

I just like quality in life ... I understand your feeling with that 2 percent i spend 130 £ on mouse pad for computer just that example and a 230 £ keyboard so i dont punch or vreak lol ... But chopping wood 🪵🪓 i miss it did alot that in Serbia ..

[@angelobartelli99]

Can you show us how many axes 🪓 you have