Fiskars X7 Hatchet Lightweight Wood Splitter for Small to Medium Size Kindling with Proprietary Blade and Shock-Absorbing FiberComp Handle, Lawn and Garden Tool, 14 inch, 1.5 pounds

Solid choice for splitting
Fiskars continues to sell quality products! I have many splitting axes this one is at the top of the list though. I split ash, cherry, and solid chunks of beech, all unseasoned. This axe does a really good job at absorbing most of the shock and doesn’t sting my hands when you bite into a solid piece of wood. Very sharp! Excellent value for the money and I know it is built to last!

The Perfect Camping Axe – Durable, Powerful, and Jeep-Friendly
I purchased the Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe (28 inch) in January 2025, mainly for splitting firewood on camping trips. My only real expectation was that it would make splitting wood easy and hassle-free.Performance EvaluationThis axe has truly exceeded expectations. It splits logs with ease and power—each swing drives right through the wood without any struggle. The 28-inch length is ideal; it provides a solid arc and the right amount of leverage, yet it’s still very manageable to handle. I’ve used it on several trips so far and it has performed great every time.Pros- Powerful splitting performance, especially for firewood- 28-inch size is just right for both leverage and portability- Very durable construction; no signs of wear after months of use- Comfortable handle and grip reduce hand fatigue- Excellent balance and swing efficiency for consistent results- Standout fit on my Jeep’s molly panel – ideal for campers or off-roadersCons- None noted so farActionable TakeawaysIf you need an axe for camping, home use, or regular firewood splitting, the X25 should be at the top of your list. The combination of power, comfort, and compact storage (especially if you use a molly panel setup in a vehicle) make it a standout choice. I confidently recommend it to anyone needing a reliable splitting axe.SummarySo far, the Fiskars X25 has proven itself as a top performer for splitting firewood, particularly for those who camp or travel. With its great build quality, balanced swing, and camper-friendly size, it’s the kind of tool you’ll want to bring along on every trip.

The good, the bad, and the awkward
First off, the biggest reason I got this is because of the amazing customer service of Fisker/Gerber. Not only do they make good products, they stand by them. So the breakdown is below:The GoodThe hatchet is sharp out of the box, it’s incredibly capable, and the way the head is weighted compared to the handle offers a lot of chopping power and saves weight for hiking. It is also very ergonomic in the hand and the heavy weight of the hatchet head and light weight of the plastic handle make it ideal for holding near the throat and trimming smaller branches.The BadWith the awkwardness I talk about below, I was bummed that it didn’t come with a lanyard, that would have been a really helpful touch. I know that they will take care of it, but with the plastic handle, I have delamination occurring already in the handle base.The AwkwardOne of its benefits is also its downfall for me. The weight of the handle with it being both plastic and hollow makes it really slippery in your hand and makes it feel like it is going to constantly go flying out of my hand when I get chopping. Like I said above, having a lanyard for you wrist would have been amazing. I would also love to fill the handle with a resin and put a pin through the lanyard hole to secure it.Still, despite all of this, I still love the product, and it does what it should very well!

The handle is short, works great for my younger son, who is 10yrs old. Its very sharp and light weight, yet heavy enough to chop a block of wood in to pieces. The travel case is good keeps the blade safely stowed away.

I’m a 5’5 woman new to full-time heating with wood. My firewood guy delivers split logs that would mostly be described as overnighters, so it’s up to me to break them down for daytime and kindling. Because I’m not splitting rounds, I didn’t feel like I needed a big maul. This axe is easy for me to handle and helps me learn to be accurate before upgrading to a larger, heavier axe. Since I’m much shorter than the average male, I don’t worry too much about the short handle – though I’ve had one close call and I do watch my stance and stay attentive!!Most logs I can split in one stroke, and when I can’t, it’s often because I wasn’t swinging hard enough. So that also means the weight of this axe isn’t doing all the work like it would with a maul, but it also means I’m able to lift it easily. My friend and I are going to start processing our own firewood, and I’ll probably buy a maul at that point, but this was good enough to get me started.One guy on YouTube also recommends using an axe instead of a hatchet for kindling, because of the weight, and I think this would be the perfect axe for that application. I always wear leather gloves when processing firewood because slivers are a pain, and I like having softer hands.