tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post944184382750748392..comments2023-12-24T10:10:42.254-07:00Comments on Rocky Mountain Bushcraft: Review: Fiskars X15 Chopping Axe- Hottest Axe on the Market for any Price?Rocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937550302603041228noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-41766842414470342042013-01-05T10:28:10.215-07:002013-01-05T10:28:10.215-07:00Hi Cattledog,
That was an excellent comment, and ...Hi Cattledog,<br /><br />That was an excellent comment, and one of the best I've read so far, thank you! This axe really surprised me, as I just couldn't conceive of a cheap axe besting my Wetterlings\Husky axe right off the shelf. Traditionalists will scoff at this axe of course, but I think this is THE axe for beginners to start off with. Council Tool axes need edge work and have quality control issues, and Wetterlings still appear to be having quality control issues as well (post forthcoming!). This leaves axes like the Fiskars, Husqvarna Forest Axe (by Hults Bruks) and Gransfors Bruks pretty much the only quality "turn-key" production axes for those not experienced nor inclined to do their own profile work. The Bahco axes that Ben's Backwoods sells are supposed to be pretty good as well, but need a little more edge work. I hope to be reviewing one of those soon.<br /><br />-JasonRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-36185755627247123692012-11-24T13:05:00.100-07:002012-11-24T13:05:00.100-07:00Outdoor, thanks for the comment.Regarding the Fisk...Outdoor, thanks for the comment.Regarding the Fiskars and cold weather- I used them for several winters and never had a problem. When I researched most of the internet forum stories about handle breakage, it was because of people doing ridiculous things with them, like using a sledge hammer on the handle to baton wood, etc. One guy even complained because his Fiskars broke when a tree fell on it! Geez. Considering how many problems I've had with Wetterlings edges rolling/chipping and heads coming loose (same issues with Council Tool axes, but more with the heads coming loose), the Fiskars have been a breath of fresh air.Traditional axes- I'm totally with you on the feel of traditional axes. I have a whole collection that I cherish greatly. In fact, I'm rapidly becoming a Gransfors-Bruks convert now that I'm reviewing one (Wildlife Hatchet). They are expensive, but the build quality and the warranty are excellent. Fiskars makes a great "gateway" axe for beginners or those on a budget. They're also good for use as a workhorse axe while saving your more expensive traditional axes for bushcrafting.Cheers,Jason<br /><br />Like<br />ReplyRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-35098916599586391062012-07-09T16:21:28.742-06:002012-07-09T16:21:28.742-06:00Hey Outdoor, thanks for the comment and hope your ...Hey Outdoor, thanks for the comment and hope your blog is doing well.<br /><br />Regarding the Fiskars and cold weather- I used them for several winters and never had a problem. When I researched most of the internet forum stories about handle breakage, it was because of people doing ridiculous things with them, like using a sledge hammer on the handle to baton wood, etc. One guy even complained because his Fiskars broke when a tree fell on it! Geez. Considering how many problems I've had with Wetterlings edges rolling/chipping and heads coming loose (same issues with Council Tool axes, but more with the heads coming loose), the Fiskars have been a breath of fresh air.<br /><br />Traditional axes- I'm totally with you on the feel of traditional axes. I have a whole collection that I cherish greatly. In fact, I'm rapidly becoming a Gransfors-Bruks convert now that I'm reviewing one (Wildlife Hatchet). They are expensive, but the build quality and the warranty are excellent. <br /><br />Fiskars makes a great "gateway" axe for beginners or those on a budget. They're also good for use as a workhorse axe while saving your more expensive traditional axes for bushcrafting.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JasonRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937550302603041228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-33328353758732076562012-07-09T15:14:19.596-06:002012-07-09T15:14:19.596-06:00Great review Jason. Has there been any testing in...Great review Jason. Has there been any testing in very cold weather? Do you think the handle would be brittle enough to crack or break in colder weather? I know some of the plastic or fiberglass handles can weaken in cold weather. <br /><br />I'm a traditionalist on my axes. I hate how plastic feels in the hands. It is nice to see quality axe like this though at a great price. As you said, this would be a great starter axe. I for one though like hanging and profiling axes so I don't mind the imperfections on the traditional ones. We all have are preferences I suppose.OutdoorEnvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-65349511466571986062012-07-08T14:02:45.656-06:002012-07-08T14:02:45.656-06:00Hi Cattledog,
That was an excellent comment, and ...Hi Cattledog,<br /><br />That was an excellent comment, and one of the best I've read so far, thank you!<br /><br />This axe really surprised me, as I just couldn't conceive of a cheap axe besting my Wetterlings\Husky axe right off the shelf.<br /><br />Traditionalists will scoff at this axe of course, but I think this is THE axe for beginners to start off with. Council Tool axes need edge work and have quality control issues, and Wetterlings still appear to be having quality control issues as well (post forthcoming!). This leaves axes like the Fiskars, Husqvarna Forest Axe (by Hults Bruks) and Gransfors Bruks pretty much the only quality "turn-key" production axes for those not experienced nor inclined to do their own profile work. <br /><br />The Bahco axes that Ben's Backwoods sells are supposed to be pretty good as well, but need a little more edge work. I hope to be reviewing one of those soon.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JasonRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937550302603041228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-5050127936943876602012-07-08T06:18:56.324-06:002012-07-08T06:18:56.324-06:00Jason;
Excellent review you really put a lot of wo...Jason;<br />Excellent review you really put a lot of work into it and it shows in the end result. The best overall ax test/review I have read to date.<br />I like the extra limbing section too.<br /><br />I also have this ax and for the $30 total I paid it is a great deal for a lifetime warrantied tool. I keep it in my truck alongside the x7 and they can do anything I would need to do while camping,hiking or woods crafting. I have found mine hold a sharp usable edge for a very long time which is great.<br /><br />About the denting, my two splitters x27 and older pro super splitter both had minor small edge dent or roll that you could barely feel.<br />This happened after using a little when they were new. <br />After a sharpening it has not happened again even after some very heavy use. <br /><br />I actually like this size ax group a lot and they seem to get the most use from me. <br /><br />I thought the balance took a little to get used to but after a bit it was comfortable to swing. <br />Axes like this make me wonder why I spent so much money on my fancy schmancy ones.<br />take care <br />cattledogRoverAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642656735539844230noreply@blogger.com