I've got the 8lb maul, and the 36'' splitting axe, so thought i'd get the 28'' X25 as well, i like it!! I like all of them. but, the retention clip on the X25 sheath was broken, just sent a couple of pictures of it to fiskars for a replacement, i hope. The 28'' X25 has a great feel to it, and i'm guessing it'll be a great splitter as well.
Is this the 36" splitting axe you have? Or do you have the X27? I'm curious about this one, almost double the price of an X27, at $68.93. I can't get an Amazon link to work for some reason. It's the 36" super splitting axe, 375841-1001.
I have the X27 and the X25, i bought the X27 at home depot, mine does have the black and orange handle, i think I paid the same price as amazon. Used the X25 today to split a old gnarly fir block, i like the shape of the head, it, slammed right though it with just a little effort, and cleared the patio roof line as well, ha,ha. With full extension of the X27 i'm guessing it would be pretty close, don't want to do that!!
update on my broken part on the fiskars sheath, got a usps tracking # today from fiskars saying my replacement sheath cover is on its way. I 'll give them credit, they are on the ball!! I sent them 2 pictures of it, and no problem.