Best Axes 2022

Chopping firewood, getting rid of an unnecessary tree, cutting something somewhere in the garden, sharing meat are moments that both gardeners and hikers need to watch. For such work there is an indispensable assistant. Healthy Food Near Me found out everything about the best axes in 2022 and made its own rating of these dangerous, but extremely useful gizmos.

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1. Ax-sledgehammer GARDENA 1600S (from 3439 rubles)

This small ax is designed for cutting firewood. The ax blade with a special coating provides less friction and easy splitting of wood. The blade geometry is specially designed for splitting medium-sized logs. The manufacturer notes that the fiberglass-reinforced ax handle makes this model light and reliable. A stainless steel overlay protects the handle in the event of a miss. The balance point close to the ax blade ensures perfect balance and weight distribution. The combination of an optimized blade shape and a lightweight ax handle concentrates the power at the moment of splitting, making it easy to work with. Also, the ax-sledgehammer allows you to easily and efficiently drive felling wedges.

Features:

Has an anti-friction coating

2. Set Tesla A-01 (from 1689 rubles)

Tesla (it has nothing to do with the American one) presents the Tesla A-01 ax. It is more suitable for those who like tourist outings. The handle here is made of fiberglass. Steel grade 3CR13, there is protection against corrosion of the blade. It is convenient that the model is supplied in a case, the set includes a steel, a clip for wearing on a belt, and a hand saw. What else does an avid traveler need?

Features

Set – steel, belt clip, hand saw, case. Has an anti-friction coating

3. Joiner’s ax FISKARS X10 (from 2950 rubles)

Universal ax X10 is suitable for carpentry and joinery work. A great tool for any task in the yard and small construction projects around the house. It will also be useful in a summer cottage, where it will perfectly cope with firewood. With it, you can chop logs, shrubs and small trees. The blade made of hardened steel has high strength and long service life. Anti-friction coating prevents corrosion. The angle of sharpening of the cutting edge is 30°.

Features

There is an anti-friction coating, a cover.

What other axes are worth paying attention to

4. Carpenter’s ax Archimedes 90466 (from 452 rubles)

A simple and inexpensive model. You should not expect something supernatural from this ax, but it will fulfill its functions. This is a practical and durable tool, indispensable in a country house and in the country. Serves for the cabin of wooden preparations. The specially shaped ax creates a comfortable grip.

Features

Type – carpenter’s ax; handle length – 360 mm; butt weight – 0,6 kg; The material of the handle is wood.

5. Cleaver PATRIOT PA 711 (from 2253 rubles)

This splitting ax is designed for harvesting firewood. The ax blade with a special coating provides less friction and easy splitting of wood. The blade geometry is specially designed for splitting medium-sized logs. The model is made in China. According to user reviews, working with such an ax is easy and convenient.

Features:

There is an anti-friction coating; case.

6. Carpenter’s ax Park AXE8PR (from 639 rubles)

According to the manufacturer, the compact and convenient Park Premium AXE8PR ax will become a reliable assistant in your garden. Ergonomic fiberglass handle reinforced with plastic. The insert made of thermoplastic wear-resistant rubber prevents hands from slipping during operation, provides a comfortable grip of the tool. The rounded blade has a large length, so that in addition to the chopping blow, there is also a cutting component. The price of the model does not bite.

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7. Carpenter’s ax Vira 900113 (from 989 rubles)

The manufacturer describes that this ax is designed for splitting, splitting firewood, primary processing of wood. The working part of the tool is tightly connected to the handle and feels like an extension of it – it is almost impossible to separate them. The cutting edge of the ax is resistant to destruction, so it does not have to be sharpened often. The ax is sharpened at an angle of 40°, thanks to which the blade penetrates deep enough into the wood, while remaining sharp longer. The handle is made of fiberglass, so it is very strong, but light. Fiberglass is able to dampen transmitted shocks, which provides a more comfortable and safer use of the tool. The ax meets the requirements of the German industrial quality standard Geprüfte Sicherheit (GS) and the requirements of the British Standards Institute BSI.

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8. Carpenter’s ax Hammerflex 236-004 (from 541 rubles)

A budget model with good features. The universal ax Hammer Flex 236-004 has a small size, which allows you to take it on a hike. With it, you can cut branches, shrubs and small trees. In the country, he also does not get lost. The hardened steel blade is durable and long lasting, while the rubber coated fiberglass handle provides a secure grip and comfortable handling. The blade and handle are balanced for easy and safe work.

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9. Carpenter’s ax matrix 21647 (from 609 rubles)

Another affordable and interesting option. The ax is made by free forging from 60G steel. According to the manufacturer, the fiberglass rubberized ax has high mechanical strength, is resistant to aggressive environments and perfectly absorbs vibrations that occur during cutting, without transferring them to the hand.

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10. Ax-sledgehammer Husqvarna Universal Ax A1400 (from 4190 rubles)

This is not the cheapest and most versatile ax designed for various woodworking. Ax blade with a special coating, provides less friction and easy splitting of wood. The blade geometry is specially designed for working with wood. A stainless steel overlay protects the handle in the event of a miss. The fiberglass reinforced ax handle makes the whole ax light and durable. The combination of an optimized blade shape and lightness concentrates the power at the moment of splitting, making it easy to work with. The sledgehammer function makes it easy and efficient to drive felling wedges.

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How to choose an ax

Before buying an ax, you need to learn how to choose the right tool. Not everyone can meet your goals. An experienced carpenter will help you figure this out. Vladimir Golovin. He advises to pay attention to the following points.

Purpose

If you take an ax to the country to chop wood, cut branches from trees, then you need to take garden or carpentry axes. They have blades of medium width, which will allow you to accurately chop off branches, trim logs, and so on. A similar blade and tourist axes. They are lighter and easy to take on a hike. Splitting axes are well suited for chopping wood.

Learn the working part

It consists of a butt and a blade with a blade at the end. It must be a strong metal, such as alloy steel. The extended working part is suitable for cutting trees or large logs. Narrow – for firewood, sharpening wedges. Medium for branches, cutting grooves in logs. The edge of the blade can be straight or rounded. The latter is convenient if you need to not only chop wood, but also cut something.

Keep sharpening

A very sharp ax blade cuts through the material better, but is more brittle. For large logs, axes are designed with a blade sharpened at an angle of 30-40 degrees. “Finnish blades” are considered convenient, the edge of which is sharpened from below at an acute angle, and from above at a more blunt one. To check the quality, you can tap on the blade, if the sound is sonorous, then this is a good sign.

Pay attention to the hatchet

Traditionally, it was made of wood – oak, birch, ash. If you take this, then see that the fibers go along. There should be no defects, such as cracks. Over time, such a handle may darken from dampness or dry out.

There are axes made of metal. They are considered reliable. For a comfortable grip, these models come with a rubberized pad. At the same time, you need to understand that in this case the tool is heavier.

Some axes have fiberglass handles. Today they are very popular. It is believed that such models are not subject to rotting and corrosion, they are very hard. Such an ax can withstand a large mechanical load. They also use rubber pads so that the hand does not slip.

The main thing is to check whether it is convenient for you to hold such an ax in your hands. The handle should not slip or be too curved.

Handle length and total weight

Tourists do not need a large one – 20-25 cm is enough. This lightens the weight, it is easier to carry such a hatchet. For chopping firewood and chopping trees, they take axes with an ax handle from 35 to 50 cm, which ensures a good swing. It is optimal if the length of the handle is 6 times the width of the butt.

Another important point. Not only convenience depends on it. It is easier to work with a light ax, but it is not a fact that such a tool will cope with a large log. The heavier the ax, the stronger the blow. Lightweight models are more suitable for cutting branches and making grooves. But you can also chop small firewood for a fire with them. But if we are talking about volumetric cuttings, then the ax should weigh at least 1 kg.

Equipment

It’s always a plus. If there is a case or additional tools in the kit – a sharpener, a belt clip, a hand saw – then what’s wrong with that?