top 10 axes

A tool from China, which can be safely called the best combination of price and quality characteristics. A relatively inexpensive ax with excellent balance and comfortable ergonomics. Let's start with convenience. The handle is made of durable plastic with inserts at the grip. This insert does not allow the handle to slip out even when wet. The cleaver itself is quite heavy and made of alloy steel, but it is precisely in it that the reason for this product to fall into the last place in the rating lies.

It's all about his form. Yes, there are special bulges here, which, in theory, should make it easier to cut firewood, but they are made too clearly. That is, such a cleaver will not chop wood, but rather slow down the tool. Striking with such an ax, you will have to make much more effort than if it were of the correct shape. But if you use it exactly as a cleaver, and not as an ax, then this drawback is leveled, but the bottom line is that modern axes are universal and can be used both for chopping and for chopping firewood, and this is impossible with such a tool.

The next model is an ax from a well-known Finnish company that has existed since 1649, which simply could not miss our rating. The first thing that catches your eye is external attractiveness. Yes, there are no futuristic curves here.All lines are straight and even broken, but this is what adds brutality and charm to the instrument.

But external factors for the ax are secondary. But what about the technical aspects? Here they are also at their best. The blade has a curved shape, which is very convenient when chopping firewood. When striking, the cleaver does not fall on the surface of the log with the entire plane, but gradually. That is, first the front part crashes into the tree, and already behind it the whole ax is immersed. This greatly facilitates the splitting process, and the ergonomics of the handle allows you to work without significant fatigue in your hands for a long time.

The German company STAYER is widely known among builders and craftsmen of all types. It produces the widest range of tools, including axes, one of which made it to our rating. STAYER is valued for its excellent value for money. Yes, their products cannot be called the best on the market, but for their money it is very difficult to find an alternative to them.

As for this product, here, as usual, every little thing is thought out, and at the same time there are no extra bells and whistles. Comfortable and ergonomic handle used on all percussion instruments of the company. Heavy cast iron wedge-shaped cleaver with a flat headboard. A strong connection of elements that does not crumble after a couple of unsuccessful blows. Everything you need for a perfect ax at the most attractive price. By the way, this ax can be used both for its intended purpose and as a sledgehammer. The balance and weight of the headboard make it possible to do this, which means that we also have a universal product, which is also an advantage.

The handle is the first thing that fails with a heavy axe. She often takes hits with a sledgehammer if the cutter misses, and also dampens inertia. The best axes should have the most durable handle, and in this model it is implemented very well.

It is made of durable plastic that can withstand even direct hits on the body. A steel rod is laid inside, which takes on the energy of inertia. It is also worth mentioning the ergonomics. The handle is very comfortable and is equipped with a special insert in the place of grip. Here, the plastic is not so durable, but it does not slip out of the hands even when wet, and a well-thought-out configuration allows you to work with the tool for a long time without fatigue in your hands. The cleaver also has its advantages. In addition to the high-quality steel used in production, it has special bulges on the body, which split the firewood, thereby further reducing the effort applied to the splitter.

The most important thing in an ax is not even its weight and sharpness, but its balance. The handle should be lighter than the cleaver. Only under such conditions will wood cutting be carried out with little or no effort. But at the same time, the handle should not be too light so that you can feel the weight of the tool and control its fall and direction of impact. And here we have, probably, the best option with perfect balance. This is both an ax and a sledgehammer.

Checking balance is pretty easy. You just need to put the ax upright and release it. If both sides have the same weight, the instrument will remain upright afterward.Simply put, this product can be used for two purposes at once, and its advantages do not end there. The ax is equipped with a durable plastic handle with a steel rod inside, and the cleaver itself is made of high-alloy steel, which can easily withstand blows from a heavy sledgehammer on the head. Pleased with the price, which is lower than most similar counterparts.

The German company Gardena is famous for the highest quality and durable tools. Particularly with axes. They are made using a special grade of steel that easily withstands heavy impacts and does not leave nicks.

But even the best and strongest steel cannot last forever. At least her sharpening. And in this model, the manufacturers decided to add to the kit to the ax also a tool for sharpening it. Of course, you can sharpen an ax in the old fashioned way, on a grindstone. But how long will it take and how much energy will it take? Here everything is simple. You insert the handle into the slots on the tool and simply pull it through. Several diamond elements are hidden inside, which, in just a few leashes, will sharpen the ax to such an extent that it will chop a hair, which is so loved to be shown in various films. By the way, the price for such a set is quite low. By the way, Gardena also has more expensive axes in her arsenal, and even without additional options in the form of a grinding tool.

In ancient times, each blacksmith had his own brand, which was a brand. Product quality mark.Now companies are engaged in the production of tools, but the names of their founders are not forgotten. As in this case. The ax bears the name of its author, and this is not just the owner of the company, but the person who developed the special blade shape and ergonomic handle.

It is the combination of these factors that makes this tool attractive to the buyer. On the one hand, this is a light one-handed ax, and on the other hand, a cleaver, since the shape of its head is designed to hit the surface, and the shape of the blade is such that it can even split an oak log. And the main advantage here is the ability to work alone. That is, in one hand you can hold a cleaver, and in the other a hammer, and you do not have to constantly change the tool. By the way, the ergonomics of the handle is thought out just taking into account such an application. It does not slip in the hands and provides a comfortable grip, from which the hands do not get tired.

The cleaver is different from the usual axe. First of all, the fact that, as a rule, they hit the cleaver with a sledgehammer. That is, he must bite into the log, but he does not make the main blow. It turns out that the main load goes to the headboard, and everything is provided in this model. First of all, a powerful ax made of durable cast iron with a flat top. Next, we see a reliable attachment to the butt, which is practically soldered into a plastic insert.

The total weight of the product is more than three kilograms, and this is taking into account the lightest handle made of durable beech. Chopping firewood with such an ax allows you to make no effort at all. All you need to do is swing harder and let the tool fall to the right place by itself.Then everything will be done by a sharply sharpened blade and a heavy headboard. And after the cleaver is fixed in the log, you can safely hit it with a heavy sledgehammer, splitting even the most durable tree.

They say classics never go out of fashion, and this product is a direct proof of that. If you are not a fan of futuristic design and incomprehensible bells and whistles, then this ax is especially for you. There are no frills here, neither in terms of design, nor in terms of technical characteristics. Quite an ordinary cleaver with a wooden handle.

True, the advantages can be found here, otherwise SKRAB simply would not have made it into our rating. Let's start with the handle, which here is made of beech, and as you know, this is the best wood for making handles, although it is expensive. Beech is durable and does not split at the first blow on it. But at the same time, it is as light as possible, and in the case of an ax this is a very important aspect, since the preponderance towards the headboard greatly facilitates the process of chopping firewood. There are also changes in the cleaver itself. He received additional bends on the stabbing part. The principle of operation here is approximately the following: the blade bites into the log, and the bulges on the body split it along the entire length. This is such a manifestation of engineering in a product that is simple at first glance.

It would seem, as usual, in fact, an ax can cost 4 thousand rubles. Why does the manufacturer charge so much money? But look at it more closely, and you will even visually determine all the advantages of this tool. First, the most convenient and ergonomic handle.It is made of durable plastic with steel reinforcement. Secondly, high-alloy steel, which practically does not blunt and easily withstands blows from a sledgehammer. And thirdly, the fastening of the elements. The steel headboard is molded into the handle, and it will not be easy to separate them even with a strong desire.

These and many other parameters, such as balanced weight, fully justify the seemingly high cost of the instrument. Buying such a cleaver, you get a durable and strong product that will not fall apart after several uses. And finally, external attractiveness. Yes, an ax can hardly be called a beautiful tool. But look again at the GARDENA 2800S photo. Well, how? Have you changed your mind?