Ochsenkopf vs Gransfors vs Fiskars Splitting Axe/Maul?

[Arctostaphylos uva-ursi]

Simple answer is - if one is getting stuck, bouncing off, or is just proving to be hard work I put it down and try an alternative. Sometimes an axe is better than a maul and sometimes something in between (like gransfors splitting axe works best). I hand split all my logs and some of them are up to 18 inches. If you haven't tried alternatives when splitting give it a go.

[gooseflight]

I also think i'd not b too keen on using an expesive axe to batter in a wood grenade (plus as a kid always drummed into me at scouts never to use an axe as a hammer for safety reasons and its always stayed with me.)

Gransfors and Wetterlings mauls are designed for it. They have hammer polls.

[Ferguson system]

Here's an alternative to Ochsenkopf, Gransfors and Fiskars: Øyo/Oeyo (Made in Norway) https://www.oeyo.no/produktkategori/friluft/

https://www.oeyo.no/shop/friluft/kloyvslegge/

[Two Acres]

I have the Gransfors large splitting axe but I hardly ever use it. My current favourite is a maul I picked up from a car boot sale for £10, no idea of brand. I find I just go for that and the Gransfors stays in the shed.

[BrendanTreeFeller]

Husqvarna Maul / Sledge Axe

 

Looks identical to the Gransfors Bruks version except does not have metal collar to protect against overstrike.

 

Under £100/-

 

Gets thru pretty much anything.

 

Swedish design narrow head but wide flare so does not often bounce off.

 

 

http://www.skylandequipment.com/husqvarna-sledge-axe.html?gclid=CNz27Krx79ICFUa3GwodSJoE6g

[BrendanTreeFeller]

Can also use it as a sledge hammer on splitting wedge, unlike most axes.

[Stubby]

X27 and cheap fiber glass handled maul . Don't use either as I have a cone splitter and a hydraulic splitter coz Im old !

[dent]

Husqvarna Maul / Sledge Axe

 

Looks identical to the Gransfors Bruks version except does not have metal collar to protect against overstrike.

 

Under £100/-

 

Gets thru pretty much anything.

 

Swedish design narrow head but wide flare so does not often bounce off.

 

 

Husqvarna Sledge Axe

 

Think i have the same one i think they are made by wetterlings

I like it but always pick up the husky s60 first because its so light might get the wtterlings hatchet just cos i like nice tools