Is the edge wide for log splitting or thin for chopping?
607778
The back of the hatchet is sturdy enough to baton through very small logs but this hatchet is not ideal as a woodsmans axe. Its thin for chopping
607779
It's pretty much just for chopping for survival reasons and you probably should buy a larger axe for splitting.
607780
Its thin, it will be no good for log splitting. Great product for chopping.
607781
Wow some of these answers shock me...this can be used for splitting AND chopping...it just depends on the diameter of the wood...as with any hatchet, its going to be a lot easier with branches and trunks less than 5 inches...when you get into bigger pieces of wood it would still work but you will be there for awhile and thats when you should be using a full sized axe.
1821452
It probably is a hair thinner. I'm not sure of the exact measurement but it takes an good edge. I wouldn't baton it but it's a great slicer. I put more of a scandi grind on mine and batoning was a bad idea. It will cut meat, or make good shavings and it's great for all around use but if you want to baton a blade buy something heavier or get an axe.
864025
It is a full tang but IMO far too small to be useful for either. I bought it for survival and you'd need to sharpen it, but don't count on using it for chopping wood
232783
Yes - I split very hard maple from a giant tree. Most pieces went straight through. Some did require a chainsaw cut. I am impressed with it.
1402326
Yes, It has a sharp edge and can double as an axe for that purpose. As a splitting maul, it has trouble with some cross grained Australian hardwoods, but is great for 90% of the wood I split....including most hardwoods.
232779
I split maple and hearty birch 2+ feet thick on this, frozen. You need to develop some skill to do that kind of splitting, but it has been cracking those eggs for three winters now, with no signs of breakage. Put three to four real cords worth on it each year, half of which is maple and other hardwoods. As others have said if there are knots crossing the split you have to reposition, or defer to a maul and wedge. For the price and convenience of this tool you can't go wrong. I recommend building a stand for it out of 4x4 garden ties and thick pressed wood. Having the splitter at waist height really is awesome. I split maple and hearty birch 2+ feet thick on this, frozen. You need to develop some skill to do that kind of splitting, but it has been cracking those eggs for three winters now, with no signs of breakage. Put three to four real cords worth on it each year, half of which is maple and other hardwoods. As others have said if there are knots crossing the split you have to reposition, or defer to a maul and wedge. For the price and convenience of this tool you can't go wrong. I recommend building a stand for it out of 4x4 garden ties and thick pressed wood. Having the splitter at waist... » Read More I split maple and hearty birch 2+ feet thick on this, frozen. You need to develop some skill to do that kind of splitting, but it has been cracking those eggs for three winters now, with no signs of breakage. Put three to four real cords worth on it each year, half of which is maple and other hardwoods. As others have said if there are knots crossing the split you have to reposition, or defer to a maul and wedge. For the price and convenience of this tool you can't go wrong. I recommend building a stand for it out of 4x4 garden ties and thick pressed wood. Having the splitter at waist height really is awesome. « Show Less
898616
It's pretty thin, about an inch wide without the paracord. I ended up just making a wooden handle for it. It has 2 holes in the tang, so you won't have to drill them out yourself.
2194537
Yes.. a horizontal or chop saw would be better if that's what you mostly plan on using it for however..
232780
Hard woods are mostly what I have and most is easily split. Once in a while I have to shift the log to try another spot to split On occasion I have a very knotty or large (larger than recommended) diameter or heavily branched piece that does not split on the first try or two. I notch them about 3 inches deep with a chain saw & then they split too. The only pieces I have not been able to split are the rooty stump parts of hard wood. I like this splitter. I would buy it again. I go through about 3 cords a year which I cut, split & stack myself.
1377258
NO. Even with a straight edge it would be difficult. It is best for rough cutout work.
1402325
I'd look more toward the 28" chopping axe for that. The sides of the splitting axe protrude enough that they could cause the blade to rotate while penetrating the wood. That being said, I have not tied it for chopping either. I use the X15 chopping axe for that and it is strapped to my ATV. The overall quality of these axes is amazing and you won't be disappointed with them.
1691550
I would say if the logs were straight and smooth you could cut a 4 1/2 inch diameter log into boards. At least that is what I measured on my saw just now. This saw is probably not very practical for cutting boards out of logs although it is possible.
1032783
This is edge grain. Due to the nature of teak wood the affect on the knife edge is minimal.
649868
This machine is for surface planing,(smoothing) the flat face of the timber. It won't eliminate any dimensional problems, such as twist,or bow. It is NOT designed to surface edges, foe that you will also need a jointer
831301
It's pretty light, can be carried all day with out weighing you down. Well made, well constructed."Not"optimum for splitting or chopping anything large, great for splitting or chopping small to small/medium logs branches or brush.Happy with my purchase, Recommend.
1296414
This would be fine for splitting something 4", but I've never used it for chopping wood.
606170
Don't know: never tried, as I have a separate chop saw. If I were thinking about it, I'd check with DeWalt, or at least look at rotational speed; I'd be concerned about the chop saw blade coming apart if rotation were too fast -- or cutting ineffectively if the rotation was too slow.