AX 28 CS Cleaving Axe
SKU: Stihl | ST-0000 881 2014
Key Features
- 80cm hickory handle, 2,800g total weight
- Drop-forged steel wedge-shaped head
- Impact protection sleeve and safety plate
- Suitable for medium/heavy splitting and delimbing
- Regular price
- €89,95
- Sale price
- €89,95 Ex VAT
- Regular price
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Product information & specifications
STIHL AX 28 CS Cleaving Axe
The STIHL AX 28 CS Cleaving Axe is a specialised tool designed for splitting logs and chopping wood. It features a heavy-duty, 80cm long handle made from high-quality hickory wood, which provides a comfortable grip and excellent shock absorption. Available with an impact protection sleeve and safety plate to minimise damage to the tool.
The head of the axe is made from drop-forged steel, which ensures durability and long-lasting performance. The wedge-shaped head delivers optimum cleaving results with minimum effort, guiding the axe into the wood and splitting logs cleanly and efficiently.
Highly suitable for medium and heavy-duty splitting work, and also suitable for delimbing work and felling with wedges, the AX 28 CS is a popular choice for homeowners, farmers, and professional loggers alike.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty 80cm hickory handle for comfortable grip and shock absorption
- Drop-forged steel head for durability
- Wedge-shaped head for efficient, clean splitting
- Impact protection sleeve and safety plate
- Suitable for medium and heavy-duty splitting work
- Suitable for delimbing work and felling with wedges
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 80cm |
| Weight | 2,800g |
| Handle Material | Hickory |
| Head Material | Drop-forged steel |
Important Safety Note
Do not use this cleaving axe to drive in steel splitting wedges. Steel must never be used to hammer onto steel.
Why Choose the STIHL AX 28 CS?
The 80cm length and 2.8kg head weight give this axe real cleaving power for medium and heavy splitting work, striking a genuine balance between leverage and control. The impact protection sleeve is a practical detail that helps protect the handle from the repeated strikes involved in log splitting, extending its working life.
Pairs Well With
Also Known As
Also searched for as: STIHL AX28CS, STIHL splitting axe, STIHL cleaving axe hickory handle, STIHL 80cm log splitting axe.
FAQs
How long is the handle?
80cm.
How much does the axe weigh?
2,800g.
Can this be used to drive in steel splitting wedges?
No, this cleaving axe must not be used to drive in steel splitting wedges. Steel must never be used to hammer onto steel.
What is the handle made from?
Hickory wood, chosen for its comfortable grip and excellent shock absorption.
What tasks is it suitable for?
Medium and heavy-duty splitting work, delimbing, and felling with wedges.
STIHL AX 28 CS Cleaving Axe
The STIHL AX 28 CS Cleaving Axe is a specialised tool designed for splitting logs and chopping wood. It features a heavy-duty, 80cm long handle made from high-quality hickory wood, which provides a comfortable grip and excellent shock absorption. Available with an impact protection sleeve and safety plate to minimise damage to the tool.
The head of the axe is made from drop-forged steel, which ensures durability and long-lasting performance. The wedge-shaped head delivers optimum cleaving results with minimum effort, guiding the axe into the wood and splitting logs cleanly and efficiently.
Highly suitable for medium and heavy-duty splitting work, and also suitable for delimbing work and felling with wedges, the AX 28 CS is a popular choice for homeowners, farmers, and professional loggers alike.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty 80cm hickory handle for comfortable grip and shock absorption
- Drop-forged steel head for durability
- Wedge-shaped head for efficient, clean splitting
- Impact protection sleeve and safety plate
- Suitable for medium and heavy-duty splitting work
- Suitable for delimbing work and felling with wedges
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 80cm |
| Weight | 2,800g |
| Handle Material | Hickory |
| Head Material | Drop-forged steel |
Important Safety Note
Do not use this cleaving axe to drive in steel splitting wedges. Steel must never be used to hammer onto steel.
Why Choose the STIHL AX 28 CS?
The 80cm length and 2.8kg head weight give this axe real cleaving power for medium and heavy splitting work, striking a genuine balance between leverage and control. The impact protection sleeve is a practical detail that helps protect the handle from the repeated strikes involved in log splitting, extending its working life.
Pairs Well With
Also Known As
Also searched for as: STIHL AX28CS, STIHL splitting axe, STIHL cleaving axe hickory handle, STIHL 80cm log splitting axe.
FAQs
How long is the handle?
80cm.
How much does the axe weigh?
2,800g.
Can this be used to drive in steel splitting wedges?
No, this cleaving axe must not be used to drive in steel splitting wedges. Steel must never be used to hammer onto steel.
What is the handle made from?
Hickory wood, chosen for its comfortable grip and excellent shock absorption.
What tasks is it suitable for?
Medium and heavy-duty splitting work, delimbing, and felling with wedges.
Delivery & Returns
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- FREE UK Standard Delivery
applies to eligible UK orders over £75 ex VAT.
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
- Rest of the World from £12.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- FREE UK Standard Delivery
applies to eligible UK orders over £75 ex VAT.
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
- Rest of the World from £12.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.