Splitting axe / maul recommendations

[resnikov]

Looking to get a splitting axe / maul to split logs for my wood burning stove.

I know you get what you pay for but I don't need the Ferrari of splitting axe world.


Any recommendations of brands to look for or to stay away from?

Also what to look for in maul/axe.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Very keen on my GB splitting axe (the longer handled option). Its probably a bit unnecessary though - i would imagine that for a splitting axe you probably wouldn't see much difference in performance between the GB offering and a much cheaper variety.

 

[British Red]

My favourite is a Hultafors Cegga gave me, but don't spend much, get a maul with a strike face on the hammer side and two or three steel wedges if you intend splitting rounds.


http://www.proadventure.co.uk/acata...MyqNpfiVQsJEhSCCN_ApnMfEy1f6yNGMjoaAkz38P8HAQ

 

[resnikov]

Cheers, that hultafors maul looks the business and it's a good price too.

 

[John Fenna]

I use a Lidl splitting axe (wooden handle) and that is fine for my domestic needs ... but it did struggle with 1' - 18" thick seasoned rounds of Oak ...

 

[crosslandkelly]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-fibreglass-handle-maul-8lb/6164c

This will be as good as any, and a good price.

 

[tiger stacker]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-fibreglass-handle-maul-8lb/6164c

This will be as good as any, and a good price.

link inactive?

 

[Gloryburn]

I have just bought a Fiskars x27 and can highly recommend it - very light and the blade doesn't get stuck in the timber due to its shape

 

[crosslandkelly]

This is what I meant. Strange the link was inactive?

Forge Steel Forge Steel Fibreglass Handle Maul 8lb Enlarge Image




Forge Steel Fibreglass Handle Maul 8lb

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8lb (3.62kg). High carbon steel head. Solid handle with shock reduction grip.

Drop-Forged & Hardened Head
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Specifications:
Handle length: 785mm. DIN 5129.

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[Wayland]

+1 for the Fiskars.

It takes a lot to make me love a plastic handled tool but it's the best splitter I've ever used.

Tough as old boots too.

 

[demographic]

Best I've ever used has been one of these. Stihl sells them that look just the same as the Silverline ones and I'm guessing they are all made in the same factory anyway.

Think mines a Stihl branded (its kind of orange) but as I got it secondhand and the writing is worn off I'll never know for sure.
Bloke I was working with had his office broken into and that was left at the scene of the crime, think I paid a fiver for it.

I've used several others (no Gransfors yet though) and its been the best out of all the ones I've used.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Used a couple of the Fiskars and found them an excellent tool.

 

[Jack Bounder]

I have a plastic handled splitting axe. It was a present from colleagues when I left a county council countryside management team. When using it I've found that the handle flexes somewhat, taking some of the force out of any swing. Personally, I would prefer something with a stiffer handle i.e wood.

 

[Wayland]

I've had several wooden handled mauls broken by people I've lent them to.

The Fiskars one I lend around freely and never had a problem with it.

Also, because the head is solid rather than eyed, it can be safely hammered like a wedge if needed.