Axe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 158 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Axe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Axecraft, r/camping, r/SwitchAxe, r/Tools, r/CampingGear. Top-rated brands include Fiskars (4.4/5), Monster Hunter (4.3/5), Council Tool (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews158
Subreddits21
Posts33
Brands53
Products72
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#1
Fiskars
4.4
(30)
"People just love the Fiskers x-25 or x-27 . A New England wedge is also a splitting machine."
"I really like working with Fiskars X series, and I have yet not managed to break one, so they are damned sturdy"
"X25 or x27. I have a 2 splitter rotation between the iso core and x27, both serve their purpose."
"The x25 quickly became what I reach for first."
"Can’t go wrong with the fiskars. I’ve been using one for a decade without issue."
"Incredible bang for the Buck , and come with a lifetime warranty."
"Fiskars hatchet + cheap camping mallet = easy kindling and fire logs."
"Fiskars are the best just chose the length"
"Go with a Fiskar's X7 hatchet, found at any Home Depot or Lowe's for ~30-$35."
"For a budget camping axe under $50-60, check out the Fiskars X7 Hatchet or the Estwing Sportsman’s Axe—both are reliable and great for chopping firewood."
#2
Monster Hunter
4.3
(20)
"Before that i was running a set with the g dosha axe with dragon atk3/handicraft, protective polish 3 and another handi gem for white sharpness on it, and it shreds."
"For power phials I run a set with xu wu and rathalos axes with crit boost 5 power prolonger 3 and handicraft or crit eye on em and theyre solid as can be."
"Rathalos Swaxe ia the best IMO. I'd say its on par with the best Artian Swaxe."
"Love rathians swaxe design top tier"
"Gore sounds like the best idea for that with probably the best axe design."
"Gore feels like it hit harder just two circle combos to get "activated" and with enhance/prolonger or whatever they stay active for a while"
"Surprisingly the best one was the G Dosh (i think, the one with dragon vial) and shortly after the Gore."
"I used G.Dosh before getting a decent Para Artian with WEX and Mighty to bump up the affinity. Dragon Phial shreds and you can drop Power Prolonger 3 for Crit or Attack Boost 3 if you want more oomph."
"Arkveld charges in basically one combo so its quick and damage is ok"
"My non-artian picks are the lala barina and the Yian kut-ku ones"
#3
Council Tool
4.6
(15)
"I have a Council Tool Hookaroon and a Helko Werk pack axe, and they’ve both been great."
"That said the Council Tool Woodcraft Pack Axe is my favorite."
"Made in USA."
"Council Tools for axes."
"With $200, you could buy both an axe and a splitting maul from a bunch of different brands."
"I’d recommend something from Council Tool."
"I love my 5lb Dayton pattern splitting axe from Council Tool. It's a freaking beast."
"Another vote for Council Tool Boys Axe. Really good all around axe for the campsite."
"Council Tool, check their website."
"Take a look at Council Tool offerings."
#4
Estwing
4.4
(9)
"An Estwing camp axe. long handle"
"Estwing is bifl!"
"The absolute best is the 'Estwing Fireside Friend' this is literally designed for splitting logs fireside."
"For a budget camping axe under $50-60, check out the Fiskars X7 Hatchet or the Estwing Sportsman’s Axe—both are reliable and great for chopping firewood."
"The Estwing Sportsman's axe is a thing of beauty."
"Estwing Camp Axe."
"The bahco ones are nice and a decent size is $35 and maybe a splitting hatchet might be something to consider."
"Anything Estwing."
"Estwing makes a decent axe."
#5
Axe
4.6
(8)
"Yep furious and pounders are easily the best for the auto axe as of now. heavy hitters is because attacking with the auto axe is technically always considered a power attack and the strength is for the extra 15% damage from the strength points"
"Furious, heavy hitters, strength, and pounders for sure. it adds up to be like 200% damage or something around that I believe"
"Furious/heavy hitters/strength/pounders I don’t think you can get more damage with any other combo."
"Many axe is what I use it seems to be the best"
"Many axe for power, chicken axe for speed and decent hits, lava axe for lava trees, these are the best"
"Heavy Hitters is a must for your second star. Using the Auto Axe counts as power attacking so it increases damage significantly more than any other 2nd star effect."
"I use furious, crippling, durability and pounders. Seems to work pretty well, though I'm torn over replacing the 2nd star with heavy hitters."
"I’m bloodied and I use furious for the first, pounders for the fourth."
#6
Gransfors
4.9
(7)
"Grantors Bruks Small Forest Axe. I have one and take it camping with me."
"Gransfors small forest axe is a good size for all around use."
"My favorite and used most is the gransfors splitting hatchet."
"Gransfors Brux Splitting Maul is the daddy."
"Gransfors are great, long as you take care of it."
"Gransfor and Council Tools Velvicut for axes."
"Without a specific need, would go something kind of lighter all around duty."
#7
Husqvarna
4.6
(5)
"Have two husqvarna axes and a hv hatchet. Best performing brand I’ve owned."
"Husqvarna is going to be your best bang for buck. Hand forged in Sweden, good hickory handles."
"Sounds like he'd be happy from any of the traditional offerings from the above makers."
"Husqvarna makes some good hatchets / axes in the $60-80 range."
"Husqvarna multi purpose. Head used to be hults bruks."
#8
Harbor Freight
4.0
(4)
"Wranglestar is also a fan of the harbor freight hatchet."
"$9 and good enough for camping or backpacking."
"Hard to beat the harbor freight hickory hatchet if you’re interested in bang for the buck($11)."
"Harbor freight has a decent one for less than."
#9
Zombie Axe
5.0
(3)
"Yeah, Z axe the lot. It's just too good."
"Zombie axe was a godsend. It's really good Vs moons."
"Zombie axe 100%. Tried this many times."
#10
Gransfors Bruks
4.7
(3)
"Gransfors Bruks, Hults Bruk, Council Tool Woodcraft Pack Axe, Husqvarna."
"Gransfors Bruks axes."
"It works so much better than the Gransfors bruks splitting axes!"
#11
Gerber
4.0
(3)
"But i use the gerber 15” bushcraft."
"I have a Gerber hatchet that’s pretty nice."
"Gerber Gear Gator Ax/Knife combo."
#12
Lightning Infused
5.0
(2)
"Ltng Infused Bandit Axe is da bomb."
"Bandit Axe, best weapon in the game for me so Ive used multiple times."
#13
Hultafors
5.0
(2)
"I’d imagine Hultafors, Gränsfors, or other individually forged unit from similar forges would work well."
"Sounds like he'd be happy from any of the traditional offerings from the above makers."
#14
Grivel
5.0
(2)
"I like grivel ice axe also."
"Grivel Quality is unmatched in my opinion."
#15
Council Tools
5.0
(2)
"When I buy new production fallers axes for my crew, we just buy 4lb council Dayton patterns."
"You want a “fallers axe.” A 4-5 lb single bit with a 24” straight handle. Look at Council Tools Dayton"
#16
Gransfors Bruk
5.0
(2)
"Surprised nobody recommended Gransfors Bruk axes. A bit pricy but they will last a lifetime."
"I haven't tried their splitting maul but I've had their forest axe for about 15 years and it's been great."
#17
Skinner
4.5
(2)
"I just got a Skinner axe and love it. Can't wait to tap some kidneys with it."
"Buy a Brett Skinner axe on Facebook. Last I checked Michael Johnson was managing the sales/logistics."
#18
Cold Steel
4.5
(2)
"My favorite project axe is the cold steel trail hawk tomahawk."
"My cold steel trail boss does pretty good around a camp site."
#19
Morakniv
4.0
(2)
"Morakniv and a Fiskars hatchet."
"So something like Morakniv would fit in nicely for the knife part."
#20
Gränsfors
4.0
(2)
"Gränsfors have some good options, but honestly a fiskars or almost any non budget brand will do the job just as well."
"But if you want a classic, go for a Gransfor or a Council tool 6-8lb a"
#21
Berserkers
5.0
(1)
"The berserkers are the best for chopping."
#22
German
5.0
(1)
"German hewing axe"
#23
Collins
5.0
(1)
"Affordable and quality brands are Collins, True Temper, Council Tool, Truper, etc."
#24
Tuatahi Axes
5.0
(1)
"Tuatahi Axes (New Zealand) makes fantastic (expensive) stuff."
#25
Gransfors Axes
5.0
(1)
"Gransfors axes are among the best."
#26
Woodslasher
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend a Woodslasher boy’s axe. Best bang for the buck."
#27
Norlund
5.0
(1)
"Norlund and I think Council Tools both offer modern or modern-ish examples of rafting and/or wedging axes."
#28
Silky
5.0
(1)
"If you are foraging for wood I can't recommend a Silky Saw enough, I use it far more than my hatchet or knife."
#29
Farmers Forge
5.0
(1)
"Best axes out there, dm me if you want I’ll show you the collection I have"
#30
Petzl
5.0
(1)
"Get a pair of Petzl Quarks, Edelrid Riots, Cassin X-All Mountains or Grivel North Machines."
#31
Infinity Axe
5.0
(1)
"I can’t recommend infinity axes enough the peaches are great but I’m a bigger fan of the Ethan and even did up a no bleed version of it too"
#32
Hults Bruk Agdor
5.0
(1)
"I love my agdor.. I don’t know what name it is but it’s this head but with a custom handle."
#33
Fiskars X25 or X27
5.0
(1)
"Fisker x25 or x27. Lightweight. Good axe."
#34
Council Tool Hudson Bay Axe
5.0
(1)
"Check out Council Tool Company. One of the few remaining axe manufacturers in the US and they make really good stuff."
#35
Zoh Shia
5.0
(1)
"Zoh Shia switch axe is the best non artian switch axe."
#36
Buhurt Tech
5.0
(1)
"I have never broken a Buhurt tech axe, and I've never seen one break."
#37
Condor
4.0
(1)
"Condor Woodworker 70$ on Amazon and more than quality enough to beat on in the woods."
#38
Husky
4.0
(1)
"I've had a lot of good experience with a Husky 1.25 lbs hatchet. It takes a beating and the head doesn't break easily."
#39
Faller's Axe
4.0
(1)
"Faller's axe (not a felling axe, which is for chopping down trees), often referred to as a 'wedge banger'."
#40
Stihl
4.0
(1)
"Felling/Splitting Axe: Stihl Pro Universal Forestry Axe"
#41
Helko
4.0
(1)
"I bought my first axe that was going to see lots of use new (Helko)."
#42
Estwing Hatchet
4.0
(1)
"Mora knife and Estwing hatchet"
#43
Hyper Tough
4.0
(1)
"It’s been great and since it’s for camping only should last a while."
#44
IATF Federation
4.0
(1)
"The IATF Federation Big Axe is surprisingly good as well, and (I think) a little less expensive than the Agdor."
#45
Council Tool Boys Axe
4.0
(1)
"Can't go wrong with the council tool boys axe with a 28" handle."
#46
Council Tool Jersey Axe
4.0
(1)
"The jersey is also a good option if you want a bigger axe."
#47
Helko Werk Professional Series
4.0
(1)
"Maybe check out the Helko werk professional series."
#48
Dragon Sword
4.0
(1)
"Dragon sword for regular phase, zombie axe for the clone phase."
#49
Nordic
4.0
(1)
"I actually prefer the Nordic Pocket Chainsaw to an axe or hatchet."
#50
SOG
4.0
(1)
"I like the Sog stuff. I use the Camp Axe and Tac hatchet when camping."
#51
Collin's
4.0
(1)
"Just picked up a mid size wood handle Collin’s Axe from Ace for 30. Works great."
#52
Hooyman
4.0
(1)
"Hooyman 30" Splitting Axe for large pieces."
#53
Thorn Wood Forge
4.0
(1)
"Thorn wood forge - Buzzard or Kite Splitting axes"
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