GEDORE Ochsenkopf OX 648 H-2508 Axe Split-Quick ROTBAND-Plus with Hickory Handle 80 cm, 2500 g

After a Douglas Fir blew down in my yard last December, the arborist guys left it in various rounds of various thickness. It was really green much of the base was simply too heavy to move. Knowing some summer sun would give me some chance of splitting some of the smaller rounds I broke out my collection of trusty axes and mauls. My son and I had at it yesterday. I didn't want to make the drive for nothing so I bought some insurance in the form of the Ochsenkopf OX 648 H-2508 Axe Split-Quick. I also took along a Fiskars splitting maul which gets great reviews. My son (32) opted for his grandpappy's 8lb maul. I used the new Ox Head. He felt he was doing fine- not an experienced woodsman. But witnessing him taking to many swings on what should have been double taps, I handed him the OX. He literally gasped at how much better the result was. Less swings, faster wood piles. The Fiskar, being lighter, did well on smaller rounds/thicknesses, but overall the splitting was quite a success. I've split firewood for 50 years. Best tool for the job IMHO.

Just as described

I like the look and feel of the axe. It feels high quality and I like how it looks somewhat unique and reminds me of a fireman's axe. It may be a little heavy for someone looking for an axe for bush-crafting or for taking out in the woods to hack away at trees and branches but the weight works well for splitting logs for firewood.

Awesome product! Little expensive but well worth it. Incredible quality.

I haven’t used the axe yet, but the protective leather blade cover came damaged. One of the rivet connectors is broken. I tried to force it back together but couldn’t do it. There’s also a hole in it. The axe itself has paint scuffs and the finishing of the handle is a little disappointing, but not anything that makes me want to return it. I’ll update after I use it.

I bought this for my sister and she loves it and said it splits wood better than any axe she’s ever used

Very good tool!! (Muy buena herramienta!!)

Poor quality control