@ChainsawUsers interesting. In the US they market that hammer head on the back of the axe as a hammer for plastic wedges. Obviously not hardened steel.
@Mightycaptain The Stihl splitting axe has a much larger surface area on the back than the Husqvarna. It could be used on plastic wedges. The Husqvarna has a much smaller area on the back and a miss hit would damage the composite handle. The best maul for steel wedges ar a good price is the Fiskars isocor pro maul total weight 5kg 75mm round head on the sledge hammer side. This is one of the best mauls around value for money
@@ChainsawUsers I can promise you an over strike or 'miss' wont damage the handle. I have the S1600, I use it as my only wood axe for the last 3 years. I gather about 14m3-18m3 a year and overstrike quite a bit.. Other than being a bit dirty the axe is totally unharmed, I am a 6 foot 100kg bloke and put my weight behind my strikes.
They are both very nice axes. I wouldn’t mind either one ☝️
I have the Husqvarna, it's a great tool, and versatile. It would be much better if it was another 4 to 6 inches longer though !
Yes 4 inches longer would be better for me also
How are they both as a wedge banger?
Not recommended for use with wedges
@ChainsawUsers interesting. In the US they market that hammer head on the back of the axe as a hammer for plastic wedges. Obviously not hardened steel.
@Mightycaptain The Stihl splitting axe has a much larger surface area on the back than the Husqvarna. It could be used on plastic wedges. The Husqvarna has a much smaller area on the back and a miss hit would damage the composite handle.
The best maul for steel wedges ar a good price is the Fiskars isocor pro maul total weight 5kg 75mm round head on the sledge hammer side.
This is one of the best mauls around value for money
Excellent advice on the ground
@@ChainsawUsers I can promise you an over strike or 'miss' wont damage the handle.
I have the S1600, I use it as my only wood axe for the last 3 years.
I gather about 14m3-18m3 a year and overstrike quite a bit..
Other than being a bit dirty the axe is totally unharmed, I am a 6 foot 100kg bloke and put my weight behind my strikes.