A wood cutting/gathering question

[Piston]

OK now, great insight and positive vibes on a little known firewood helper from both the TBN forum and the Firewood Horders group. Can't Waite to get one but still have one lurking question, well actually two questions.
First off, the handle length. I'm 5' 9" tall and thinking a 30" handle would be about right.. yes?, or no?
Secondly, the business end is available in two typical configurations, a straight 'pick' profile or a 'curved' point profile. Which is better for rangeling 16" long rounds mostly dumped on the ground to and onto my splitter. My splitter is a 'splitfire' with a hydrolac lifting table for really big stuff.
What's the best way to go? I like the looks of the 'Peavy company' line up so far but haven't pulled the trigger yet but itching to do so. Merry Christmas.....
B. John

Thanks for all the help members.

It's really all personal preference, but I'm the same height as you, using the same splitter (Split-Fire 3465 with log lift which I absolutely LOVE) and I prefer the the Fiskars over the Logrite (I do have other Logrite tools such as peavies and a cant hook that I like) but I just don't really care for their hookaroon. I think the curved handle really does help, but again, it's all ergonomics for your own fit. I believe I have the 28" model which is a good length. For the splitting axe, I like the long lengths, but for the pickaroon, I don't need anymore length.

I haven't used the Fiskars. I'd like to try the Fiskars, but honestly I wouldn't even consider the Peavey one. It's wood, and if it's like every single other wood one I've handled, it's heavier than the Logrite, which is a big negative in my book, and it's probably not as strong. Also, can you buy a replacement tip for $12? The Logrite is a damned good tool. I understand the comments about the contoured handle, but the flip side is that the Logrite's cylindrical handle can be easily choked up on, and you can lift a round from anywhere on the handle, if that makes sense. The foam and handle shape make it so you're not relying on a formed portion of the handle for grip. I'm 6'2" and like my 30" for everything I use it for.

You don't "rely" on the formed portion of the handle for grip. I can just as easily 'choke up' on the Fiskars as I can on the Logrite. In fact I still like the Fiskars better even when 'choking up'. Honestly though, these points are so minute and hair splitting that it's almost comical to write about

 

[motownbrowne]

It's really all personal preference, but I'm the same height as you, using the same splitter (Split-Fire 3465 with log lift which I absolutely LOVE) and I prefer the the Fiskars over the Logrite (I do have other Logrite tools such as peavies and a cant hook that I like) but I just don't really care for their hookaroon. I think the curved handle really does help, but again, it's all ergonomics for your own fit. I believe I have the 28" model which is a good length. For the splitting axe, I like the long lengths, but for the pickaroon, I don't need anymore length.


You don't "rely" on the formed portion of the handle for grip. I can just as easily 'choke up' on the Fiskars as I can on the Logrite. In fact I still like the Fiskars better even when 'choking up'. Honestly though, these points are so minute and hair splitting that it's almost comical to write about

I'm glad to hear that the Fiskars is worth checking out. Obviously you can choke up on any of them, but I've spent most of an afternoon with a wood handled one in my hand, and I definitely had some issues with my hand muscles fatiguing and cramping up. That's why I like the Logrite so much, because it reduces the amount of force I need to apply with my hand.

Want to sell your Logrite?

 

[Piston]

Want to sell your Logrite?

I don’t sell things....

 

[turnkey4099]

OK now, great insight and positive vibes on a little known firewood helper from both the TBN forum and the Firewood Horders group. Can't Waite to get one but still have one lurking question, well actually two questions.
First off, the handle length. I'm 5' 9" tall and thinking a 30" handle would be about right.. yes?, or no?
Secondly, the business end is available in two typical configurations, a straight 'pick' profile or a 'curved' point profile. Which is better for rangeling 16" long rounds mostly dumped on the ground to and onto my splitter. My splitter is a 'splitfire' with a hydrolac lifting table for really big stuff.
What's the best way to go? I like the looks of the 'Peavy company' line up so far but haven't pulled the trigger yet but itching to do so. Merry Christmas.....
B. John

Thanks for all the help members.

I had both the 30" logrite and the shorter one. I much prefer the 30".

As to pick or hook? Pretty much one's preference, I prefer the "nail on a stick" type - pick wth a slight hook. I don't usually use it to pick up rounds as much as I do to roll rounds, pull chunks to met, etc.

 

[turnkey4099]

I haven't used the Fiskars. I'd like to try the Fiskars, but honestly I wouldn't even consider the Peavey one. It's wood, and if it's like every single other wood one I've handled, it's heavier than the Logrite, which is a big negative in my book, and it's probably not as strong. Also, can you buy a replacement tip for $12? The Logrite is a damned good tool. I understand the comments about the contoured handle, but the flip side is that the Logrite's cylindrical handle can be easily choked up on, and you can lift a round from anywhere on the handle, if that makes sense. The foam and handle shape make it so you're not relying on a formed portion of the handle for grip. I'm 6'2" and like my 30" for everything I use it for.

+1 and the 'have to look at it' is not true. I hardly ever look at it and the point is -almost- always correctly positioned.

I would not even consider one of the Fiskar types. looks heavy, especially on the head, and way overengineered for the job it is used for

 

[goeduck]

The saw was only idling with a rolling chain while I held it with my right hand and moved a branch with my left hand. But that sensation gets your attention real quick.

 

[Budweiser John]

View attachment 531455The saw was only idling with a rolling chain while I held it with my right hand and moved a branch with my left hand. But that sensation gets your attention real quick.

Just be glad those weren't tennis shoes.
I'm appalled at the number of people that operate power equipment while wearing inadequate foot wear or no foot wear at all.
The lowest end of the Darwin intelenge chain I recently saw was a guy mowing his lawn with a rotary mower while barefoot. Brilliant.
B. John

 

[DrRod]

I got one from Bailey's and it has been a great help, even in just positioning wood for cutting. A real back saver.

 

[rswyan]

+1 and the 'have to look at it' is not true. I hardly ever look at it and the point is -almost- always correctly positioned.

I would not even consider one of the Fiskar types. looks heavy, especially on the head, and way overengineered for the job it is used for

Looks can be deceiving ... the Fiskars handle is hollow.

I find it to be very light ... as in light as a feather.

At 28" long, I find with my arm length (I'm 6' 2") that I only have to lean forward slightly to pick a split off the ground.

It could be a couple inches longer for someone of my height, but I'm not finding the length to be a big shortcoming.

 

[AchingBack]

This is what I use to lift small to medium size rounds to my splitter. I occasionally sharpen the tip, as needed.

Made in Germany 2 lbs. Fireman's Hatchet