Splitting maul/axe

[IanW]

I recently bought the fiskars x27 it is a bit more expensive than your average maul but the difference in performance is far superior

 

 

Fiskars x27 is a fantastic axe

 

Ian

[BeanWoody]

I know its not a splitting maul/axe rather a straight felling axe but (Forge Steel Hickory Handle Felling Axe 26" | Axes & Hooks | Screwfix.com) some of the reviews say theyve used it for splitting but would this be a better alternative.

 

Surly the Fiskars would be similar to the roughneck as its a carbon/plasticy handle or am I wrong?

[urbandekay]

An axe is a better tool for splitting than a maul in most cases. An axe should be curved in 3 planes, both to aid penetration and prevent sticking, like classic British Elwell. Shape of the handle is as important as the material from which it is constructed and if you want to use it all day it should be thin. Hickory may be better on paper but I have not noticed a difference in practice, certainly not several times better as some sites would have you believe.

[goreplant]

bought a fiskars x27 a couple of months ago,a great bit of kit and worth the extra cost

[Pooh sticks]

Fiskars x27 all the way

[Paul Jenks]

The head is the most important part. Though the handle is a close second.

 

Buy a cheap axe/maul and you might be lucky. I bought 3 cheapish mauls from the same supplier, of the same brand and in the same batch and only one of them is any good. It happens to be the one I picked. I rate it up with Granfors. The other two are poo. When compared the heads are a different shape.

Generally, if you get a more expensive axe/maul from a recognized supplier you'll get what you pay for.

The axe/maul debate is almost as boring as the Stihl/Husky debate. It all depends on what you like, and that'll take time to develop.

I use a cheap maul to split rings down and then a short Gransfor splitting axe to process into logs.

Try some out before you buy. Once you've split a few thousand rings you'll get a feel for what is good and what is tish.

[bobh]

Really is worth saving up for a bit and getting a fiskars x27 especially as you say you are thinking of getting something better in the future. Buying the right tool once is a lot cheaper.

 

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[Bob_z_l]

Got a Fiskars X27 just recently after reading all the reviews on here.

For years i've used axes , mauls, grenades... but now there is no going back.

 

Seriously, if you are splitting all day there is no other choice.

 

Any maul or cheaper axe will work but nowhere near as effortlessly.

 

If you want to get an axe from screwfix and then save for a Fiskars.

You can still use the axe when you think there might be nails...etc.

 

Fiskars all the way. I'm a convert.

 

 

Bob

[ShooTa]

buy quality or buy it twice... is sadly a motto i stick too with axes - however

the plaky handled mauls you get from most farm supplier style shops - after some basic reprofiling and sharpening are good for a few years.

[sandspider]

I used a toolstation maul for a few years - Toolstation > Landscaping > Log Splitting > Hardwood Log Splitting Maul

 

Personal use only, not huge volumes, but it did a fine job for the price. (£13!) Got a Fiskars X27 recently, and yes it's better, but I wouldn't say it was all that much better than the Toolstation maul for the difference in price.