It is a nice tool. Definitely a work out though.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors and they're sharp, back in January I was splitting some wood, glanced off a knot, no steel, E.R., 4 stitches, next day got steel toe boots. Cut right thru boot.

@@allanulen3809 oh, that sucks you got hurt, glad you got the steel toe boots though.

@@allanulen3809 ouch!

Thanks Tim, I was pretty pumped when I saw it pop up on marketplace.

That's how I did it

That’s what I was thinking. Less bounce off the ground

Thanks Kenneth! I did one on the stump and it kept bouncing off. This Beech is no joke. Definitely makes me grated for my hydraulic splitters.

You’re welcome, I haven’t seen one with a composite handle. They are a cool axe.

I was really happy to find this thing in such good condition. Wish my dad still had his. He very well may but not remember. He is a bit of a collector of things.

For sure Todd. Thanks!

Appreciate the feedback. This one was all about the memories! Thanks for watching!

Thank you, I’m definitely no expert at hand splitting but those are some good tips! I was super happy to find this one.

yeah. Concrete on concrete, let the weaker material lose.

John, I tried that while making a short and it kept bouncing off the stump! I k we o was running out of daylight so figured I’d try it like this. Definitely not east splitting!

Duane, I was so happy to find one this close to me! I jumped on it.

Thanks, definitely finishing this job with the splitters!

Jimmy, that’s the truth!! I couldn’t imagine doing all of the wood we do with axes and buck saws.

I’ve done it that way too. But then it constantly falls off and seems to take more time. I was racing the setting son to get this video shot! These days are far too short this time of year.

Being a old guy the chopping block is a joke. Half the energy is quite a stretch, a chopping block takes away the best part of your swing. As for how I know I’ve tried both ways and I was splitting 100 full cord every winter. The block also takes more time to get wood split.

Obie, all I have to say is thank God for splitters!

Jay, for sure! That one definitely didn’t want to be split! It would be a long day breaking all of these rounds down to firewood size with an axe. We’re definitely spoiled these days.

Larry, the rest will definitely be finished on a splitter!

JB, it looks like I was wrong. I was told they weren’t made anymore but it appears you can still buy them new for $140 plus shipping. I didn’t know that. I was super happy to get this vintage one much cheaper.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors They have a website and appear to be for sale as well as all the spare parts.

Thanks Phil, I bet right now you’d probably crack the handle on my vintage axe if you tried it lol. Thought you’d like the outfit.

For sure!!

Thanks Doug and I agree!

Thanks, Fiskars make some nice tools.

For sure, there’s a huge difference in what type of wood is being split.

lol, now you know.

Thanks Karen, I’m definitely glad I have hydraulic splitters! Glad you liked the shirt. Have you recovered from your splitting marathon yet? That was a long day.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors for sure! Can’t imagine chopping everything by hand. I recovered a lot quicker than I expected! lol

We are definitely spoiled these days with all of the readily available equipment.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoorsgot to split it when frozen

I have one of those too but it doesn’t have the history behind it. I really like the Chopper 1. But definitely glad I have my splitters!

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors haha but it has history for me I know what you mean. I have some of my old tools from my grandfather. I cherish them.

Thanks, I’m glad I didn’t break the handle!

For sure. I’ll use it once in a while but not much.

Thank you Chris.

For sure. Thanks.

Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback.

I did one like that in a short. It kept falling off the stump and since I was out recording myself trying to get done before dark I figured this method would be better for filming. Definitely lost some energy to the ground though.

That it is, but man am I glad they invented the hydraulic units! Thought you’d like the hat.

It was no joke!

Del, I was pumped to find it.

Thanks Woody, it was definitely tiring!

It’s great wood this stuff just split hard. It’s not always that tough though.

I think they work okay on the proper wood, but definitely not for every type.

I’m glad I found this one.

Noel I believe the Fiskars is 6.3lbs and the Chopper is about a pound heavier. Apparently they do still make the Chopper1. I was told they didn’t. They aren’t cheap though. I was really glad to find this one on marketplace.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors great that you got one. I could tell you were excited about it and the memories. Neat that they still are made. They obviously work. Have a great day 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

Love this axe by my fireplace. I’ve seen this big screws, definitely look dangerous!

My favorite belt ever!

@@hardworkingmanoutdoorsthat’s great!

Thank you David, you guys too!

Lol, I’d have to have an ambulance on stand by if I tried to race through 1/3rd of a cord of this beech!!!

Yeah, I was told they were no longer in production but that was some bad information.

Thanks Tim, I was super happy to find this one! Definitely brings back some memories.

I’ve thought about trying one of the Fiskars mauls.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I'm using one today buddy it's amazing I had my doubts when I first bought it because of the shape little bit different than my other one but it just busts things open like nothing it is worth the money. I could do a commercial about how much I love this axe it's heavy but lot less strikes. I recommend you go buy one immediately just so you have one. I put it against two other mauls it out performed every one of them. I borrowed a couple other axes from some friends just to see what I thought. The mall that I've ended up buying sits next to the acts that you were using but the majority of the swings the mauls in my hand.

@@bopitbull3957 appreciate the info. I’m sure I’ll add one to my arsenal.

I put one on the stump to film a short and they were so hard and slippery they kept sliding and falling off. I spent more time setting them back up so I figured I’d try it this way to beat the fading light. I agree though it does help with energy transfer.

Happy thanksgiving heath, Rachel and family! 🙂

@@lifeonmttammanyridge2565 thank you, happy Thanksgiving to you guys too!

Yes, I was misinformed about them no longer being made.

For sure Greg. The All Wood and Eastonmades make it look easy.

Thanks Ralph!

Thanks John, you see I do work sometimes. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

I tried that earlier and they kept bouncing off which ended up taking longer to keep setting them back up.

I’ll throw them on the splitter now. Just wanted to break a few down with the ol Chopper 1.

I think I’ll stick with the hydraulic u it’s for a bit lol. I’m out of shape.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors You don’t look too much like „out of shape“.

@@Holzplatz thanks, I’m not in bad shape just could be better.

True but I didn’t have to keep re-placing the round. I was short on time and filming alone. For production that’d definitely be the way to go.

They actually do, it’s available online. I was mistaken when I said it’s no longer made.

Thanks Michael, I tried that but it seemed to take longer as they kept slipping off and I had to re set them a lot. I was racing sunset to get the video shot so I figured I’d try it like this.

Yeah, I was wrong I was told they no longer made them and later found out they still do.

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors they did quit for a number of years, but they are back. I thought maybe they quit again. Several reviews said they were still waiting on their axe. Their customer service answered my question in a little over a day's time.

We have a few splitters as well. Just wanted to do this for the nostalgia of it.

Thanks Will.

Thanks, that was some soft springy ground too. Definitely not the best for splitting.

Definitely could!

I tried that and they seemed to move more.

Yes most beech splits much easier than this

For sure! We run a few different splitters as well. I just always wanted one of these aces because it’s what my dad used when I was a kid.

Yes I would have. But sometimes for filming purposes we have to do thinks that make less production sense to make a more entertaining video. I do my best!

Thank you!

I’ve had good luck with most of my Fiskars tools. Just getting a little more into axes though.

Thanks, and yes he was a yooper! I love it up there!!

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors yeah, HWM, yeah. So that's that,

Beech

Yes it is a hard tree! I did try splitting on the stump but the rounds kept bouncing off the stump.

Cool thanks.

Thank you, have a great Thanksgiving too. If I had only beech and no log splitter I’d be in a lot better shape lol.