Which Splitting Axe Option Is Best For You?

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We have quite a few options when it comes to splitting axes. Here is a rundown of our most popular.
You know that I'm very supportive of the idea I call "Heat Independence" - which is basically being in control of your heating source.
For me (I live in the frozen north), it's the first step to becoming self-reliant. Especially in this day and age.
For me, splitting axes are a key component when it to becoming heat independent - sure it takes a little bit longer but with the axe I don't have to worry about getting gas or running out of gas. With a few swings and I'm heating.
The axes in the video are some of our most popular splitting axes - I thought a video like this might help you decide which option is best for you!
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@kyled2209 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been thinking I was nose whistling, turns out it was the camera man!

@iPig Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the geometry. I'm baffled by how hard it is to find top-down geometry pictures of axes considering how important it is. I'd love to see a comparison between Council's Dayton and Jersey patterns of the same weight.

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

I can see about doing a comparison of the 4lb Dayton and the 3.5lb jersey. We stopped carrying the 3.5lb dayton

@jessel8833 5 ай бұрын

Yes, almost every company doesn't give good reviews or displays of their products. The pictures are incredibly limited & don't give enough info to help you make comfortable choices. Most of the time you can't find these axes in-person in stores....Everything is online now. There's way more choices, but you can't touch & get a feel for products very much anymore. It's frustrating & leaves you just licking your finger & holding it in the air..... These reviews are really helpful. Wranglestar has really done amazing in-depth analysis of so many axes and tools. He has probably done most. He is one of the best reviewers. Buckin Billy Ray -- does decent reviews, but he is more about inspiring & motivating the simple love of axes, chopping, splitting, tree life, & life in general. That man will make you want to split wood the rest of your life.

@nseric1233 Жыл бұрын

I'll take a 6lbs maul over any of those. My favorite 5lb splitting axe is a 6lbs maul with about a pound removed from the pole side of it. You cant make it stick which is a big problem with the hardwood I split. The fiskars splitting axe works well too but I dont like the handle. If you made an axe head shaped like it and put it on a nice wood handle you'd have a winner. It has a much steeper/thicker profile than what you're selling.

@marvindiamonjr.9631 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. My five pounder does everything I ask of it, but that six pounder looks mighty appealing. Probably because I don't have one. 🙂

@olehemlock 11 ай бұрын

Great video. I bought the 6lb forcible entry with the 32” fawns foot. Little buyer remorse. Wish I had got it with the 36” straight. I have the 5lb with the 36” straight and use it more because of the handle. Both are great splitters. My grandson that splits with me likes using using a 3.5lb double bit, he prefers that.

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 11 ай бұрын

Well if it makes you feel any better the FE6 axe only comes on curved handles. However you could always re-hang it on a straight handle...

@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Brandon! I am just getting into axes, and splitting wood is my primary objective. I don't know if you have any thoughts regarding the pros/cons regarding straight vs curved handle for a splitter? Personal preference?

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

I’ll swing either but if forced to choose I would pick a straight for splitting

@granthall2325 9 ай бұрын

Pls keep the content coming so great to hear all about the various options... 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤Great looking axes all six.. The busting down a door with the attached sounds like a beast!!! I really do think we need a demo💪💪🥁🥁🪓🪓🚪🚪open 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Brian2bears 11 ай бұрын

Mr. Brandon, what are the edge lengths on the FE6 and the 5lb splitter? Thank you sir...

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 11 ай бұрын

4 3/4" on the 5lb and 5" on the FE6

@Brian2bears 11 ай бұрын

@@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Thank you sir...

@famoffive831 Жыл бұрын

Does the relief on the FE for the halligan cause it to stick more then say the 5lb when splitting?

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

Great Question. I have not experienced it sticking more because of the reliefs.

@famoffive831 Жыл бұрын

@@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo ok, you had to grab one only, ( I know, torture right?) to split with for a month, which are you grabbing, the 5lb or the FE?

@johndunbar2393 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered the FE6, on a 36" handle and a 5lb splitting axe, on a 36" handle, last night. My first order from your site. Do you ever offer Council tool heads on your companies' handles? I've only had 1 Council Tools head not loosen up within the first couple days and it doesn't make much sense buying a complete axe, or maul, to only turn around and buy a handle from you a week later. At the very least, I wish Council would just offer their heads by themselves, for those of us who prefer to hang our own. Then we could buy a head and your handle and not have the wasted expense of buying their handles.

@marvindiamonjr.9631 Жыл бұрын

I always add an extra barrel wedge on a new axe, and I've never had a problem after that. It's an extra step that should realistically be unnecessary, but it saves the trouble of fixing a loose head.

@johndunbar2393 Жыл бұрын

@@marvindiamonjr.9631 I guess that's an option. 2 of the axes had aluminum wedges though and the mauls wouldn't have had room. I'll have to remember to try that, if possible next time. Thanks.

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

Great Question! Council does not give us as dealers an option to buy loose heads. We have tried but they have a policy against it. Thanks for the support and sharing your thoughts!

@johndunbar2393 Жыл бұрын

@@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Well, for as inexpensive as the ones I buy are, it's not the end of the world. Thanks for your response!