Ot: In need of a good axe

[C40_guy]

If the Fiskars won't go through it, there's a guy nearby who charges $50/hour to run wood through his gas splitter.

[bigman]

Fiskars is the one

[glepore]

I split rounds, so a Fiskars maul for me. The shock absorption in the handle is not a gimmick.

[climbgdh]

Here is another vote for Gransfor Bruk splitting maul. Beautifully made tools that with proper care will last many lifetimes. Hultafors would be a close second. Spend the $$ on either one and IMO you won’t regret it.

[p nut]

I saw a video similar to this years ago. Looks like they updated it. Pretty neat process of how they are made.

https://youtu.be/C81cba9UyAs

[doomridesout]

The Fiskars lacks soul but there’s a reason the guys on the pro tour use them. Get the Fiskars.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by doomridesout

The Fiskars lacks soul but there’s a reason the guys on the pro tour use them. Get the Fiskars.

Is that due to preference or contractual agreement?

[rice rocket]

Originally Posted by p nut

I got a Husqvarna because they were much cheaper. Mine was made by Wetterling, but they may have moved to another company. Quality is excellent. Mine is a chopping axe. It’s razor sharp and holds its edge really well.

Same. Mine is made by Hultafors though.

[choke]

Another vote for Gransfors Bruk......they are the gold standard IMO.

For a maul, the Monster Maul was easily the best one that I've ever used. The original is long out of production but there are a few companies that make a similar product, such as this Collins. https://www.acehardware.com/departme...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

[witcombusa]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Following as I need a new one too.

To start off with, there is a difference in shape between a splitting axe and a cutting axe.

It's a maul...

[trevorrrr]

Here's another vote for Fiskars. They just work.

[SlowPokePete]

Originally Posted by trevorrrr

Here's another vote for Fiskars. They just work.

Of course, nobody's gonna want to pass one of these down to the grandkids lol.

Originally Posted by Tickdoc

Just really want something that I use but Still pass down.

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[SlowPokePete]

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[fmradio516]

Another one here for the Fiskars X27... Not aesthetically pleasing, but its amazing!

[Wattvagen]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

Another one here for the Fiskars X27... Not aesthetically pleasing, but its amazing!

I bet you'll have one to sell when you move back to the city