Garden Tools

972 Log-Splitting Axe

For firewood preparation, the 972 is a log-splitting axe for preparing firewood. It has a forged, hardened steel blade with a Xylan coating and a wooden handle measuring 80 cm. Its listed weight is 2.5 kg. The source describes it for wood 15–30 cm in diameter; use this as an intended-use guide when comparing tools. Consider the handle length and weight alongside the kind of work you plan to do.

Details to consider

1. Intended for splitting wood: The axe is described for firewood splitting and wood 15–30 cm in diameter. Treat this as an intended-use guide, not a guarantee of performance.
2. Forged, hardened steel blade: The blade is specified as forged and hardened steel, giving you clear material details to compare with other axes.
3. Xylan-coated blade: A Xylan coating is specified on the blade. This identifies the coating without making assumptions about its effect in use.
4. 80 cm wooden handle: The wooden handle is 80 cm long. Compare this measurement with your preferred handle length when choosing an axe.
5. 2.5 kg listed weight: The stated axe weight is 2.5 kg. Use this figure to compare the overall weight with other tools you are considering.

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