What is the best style of splitting axe ( maul)? Husqvarna, Stihl, Fiskars, Helko Werk

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  • @RBnPA
    @RBnPA Рік тому +4

    Very informative video. You’re spot on! I ordered a Fiskar’s Iso Core today. Have a small 17” Fiskar Splitting Axe for kindling that I love! I’ve been using a generic basic maul for years and am expecting a huge improvement with the Fiskar Maul! I still want to get a Fiskar x27 splitting axe for softer easier pieces to save on wear & tear on me! I know there’s a lot of hater’s on the Fiskar’s because of the plastic handle but I don’t have a problem with the Fiskar’s handles. Lifetime warranty so I don’t worry about possibly breaking itThe only small suggestion I have is to not split on the ground! I use large round piece of oak about 12”-14” high. Much less bounce when striking the piece on top.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      Yeah I don't work about the plastic handle. Yeah it could break, but so could a wood handle. I think for the money the x27 is a hard splitting axe to beat.

  • @martinmiller1087
    @martinmiller1087 2 роки тому +12

    In the early 70s, I had two spltting mauls made by Woodings - 6 lb and 8 lb. Very effective conventional splitting maul head shape. ... I lived off grid in interior Alaska and heated primarily with White Spruce. ... While there, I added a "Monster Maul," mail ordered. It had a round steel pipe handle that was pressed into an oval shape. It and the abrupt, wedge-shaped, welded steel head were painted orange. ... The first time I swung it, at about -35° F, wearing two pairs of mittens, it flew out of my hands. A roll of friction tape remedied that. ... I didn't use it often, but if I needed it, no spruce round could stand up to it. ... I soon discovered that rounds that were really "tight" with lots of knots, could just be set aside. ... When the temperature dropped below -50° F, one swing with the 8 lb Woodings would cause those tight rounds to literally explode apart. It was a pretty amazing phenomenon. Some splits would end up over 15 feet away from the round! ... I'm sure you've ascertained that how you decide to buck up the logs and limbs, has a lot to do with how difficult they are to split. ... I had quite a bit of Aspen on my land too. It was normally easy to split with the 6 lb Woodings. Those modern 3.5 lb splitting axes you showed, would have been perfect for that. ... Incidentally, Aspen doesn't hold the fire very well for an overnight burn in the stove. It also creates a lot of ash. I reserved my Aspen for early Spring and late Fall heating. ... The ash is good for traction, when sprinkled onto ice and hard packed snow. Some of the ash, regularly went into the outhouse hole too. ... Great, practical, comparison video. Thanks. ... Would you consider thinning the wooden handle a bit, below the head on that ridiculously fat handled maul? ... I don't know if you have access to hickory where you live. It's very worthwhile to cut some straight hickory saplings. Auger a screw eye into one end and hang them up in the barn or garage to cure. Then fabricate your own axe and maul handles from them. The concentric circular grain pattern in those homemade handles is vastly superior to any store bought, hickory handle. ... My broken hickory axe and maul handles were used for hammer, hatchet and file handles. Some of them ended up making stout stanchions for the dog sleds too. ... Hickory is a valuable commodity in Alaska. ...Good luck.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks for the great comment! Yes I have lots of hickory where I live

    • @budtackett8347
      @budtackett8347 11 місяців тому +1

      i have a cut elm sapling and plan on trying that as axe handle.couldnt move the tree from where it was growing .thanks for sharing the cinders uses as well .

  • @antasosam8486
    @antasosam8486 10 місяців тому +4

    I'm envious of you collection of axes. I've got only Fiskars.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  10 місяців тому

      You should see my forest axe collection. I have several wetterlings axes.

  • @billgreene7456
    @billgreene7456 Рік тому +5

    Great and helpful vid… full of real practical info. I cut and split my wood and thecFiskars is amazing but I also have mauls and wedges. Fun working with these tools and a great workout!

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind comment. I truly enjoy being outside and working with these tools and staying in shape.

    • @roncar1761
      @roncar1761 Рік тому

      True! 🪓🪓🪓

  • @roncar1761
    @roncar1761 Рік тому +4

    Great video and good tips too! I bought a used x25 first and a month later a used x27. I have better control with the x25 at 5'10" over the x27 which is eight inches longer. If I was splitting bigger rounds 3'-5' I would go with the x27.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      I prefer the x25 myself I'm 5-'9". Both work great but the shorter handle I can split a bit faster with.

  • @40beretta1
    @40beretta1 11 місяців тому +2

    This was excellent... I have replaced (still have them) all my wood handle axes / splitting and mauls with the composite handles.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  11 місяців тому

      thanks man I appreciate that! The composite handles are definitely tough to beat.

    • @SUF-py4ix
      @SUF-py4ix 17 днів тому

      Can I ask why you don’t have a log splitter if doing so much. For example if you had to do 500kg of wood possibly 1 metric tonne a day would you have a log splitter. Alternatively what would be the maximum you would say in kg you would do a day 5 days a week to warrant a log splitter purchase under £2000 range. Cheers

  • @John-cj3ve
    @John-cj3ve 11 місяців тому +4

    My favorite maul; if I have to use one; is the SIX pound Fiskars maul. The eight pound one rather unwieldy. The six pound one swings like an axe!

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  11 місяців тому

      Huh I didn't know about that one. I guess I gotta get one of those now!

    • @1ce4ever
      @1ce4ever 10 місяців тому +1

      I would agree. It is also my favorite, and I have quite a few mauls. Great all around.

  • @DonKachot
    @DonKachot 2 роки тому +6

    Great demonstration!👍 Thanks for sharing🙏

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому

      No problem thanks for watching!

  • @tgsgardenmaintenance4627
    @tgsgardenmaintenance4627 2 роки тому +5

    I have a Roughneck maul for bigger stuff, but generally use my Husky splitting axe most things and find it to be very good! If the handle was 4 inches longer, it would be perfect!

  • @fp3359
    @fp3359 11 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful explaination; many thanks.
    For what I've seen, the X27 is my choice. More kinetic energy by the longer handle...
    For xtreme hard suckers I use a 5 kilogram (11 LB) sledgehammer with a Stihl splitting wedge.
    Seasons Greetings 🎄 from Holland 🇳🇱

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching

  • @leftylattin
    @leftylattin 7 місяців тому +1

    So i dont know if its a plecebo or not, but sometimes on that really knotted stuff i will take a couple cracks at the knots with a regular chopping axe to just try and break up that kind of curl of knots running through it and it seems to split a bit better. Again it might just be in my head but worth a try if anyone gets really super stuck on a knotted piece

  • @ronkay1573
    @ronkay1573 8 місяців тому

    My two best wood splitters are my gransfors Bruks splitting maul and a Tuatahi work axe. Impressive.

  • @thomaswillows306
    @thomaswillows306 7 місяців тому +1

    Just got myself Estwing 6lb maul...jeez, ain't easy for me...cos I'm bit ill at the moment. ..
    I've got problem with precision and keep hitting base of the handle. ..
    Great video!
    Thank you!

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  7 місяців тому +1

      Well I hope you get better soon!!

  • @richardbadish6990
    @richardbadish6990 7 місяців тому +1

    I hear you on not liking the round stihl handle. But to be fair, the rotation of the head upon contact. Is actually helping with the splitting action. If u allow the head to rotate. It helps kick the pieces away from one another. Maybe instead of fighting it, try allowing it to rotate. I think that might help u more, obviously if u are trying to force it not to rotate. It would definitely hurt the hands rather fast.. Just a thought..

  • @KrisH-mc8hd
    @KrisH-mc8hd Рік тому +4

    Fiskars maul is my go to for Aussie hardwood 💪

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      Yeah that stuff looks tough as heck!! I seen videos of guys splitting it looks horrible haha.

  • @Sombody123
    @Sombody123 2 місяці тому +2

    Gonna buy myself a Fiskars X28, one of new the fifth generation axes.

  • @РоманТретий
    @РоманТретий Місяць тому +1

    А чем было лучше колоть сучковатые колоды кувалдой Фискарс 5 кг или Штиль колуном (или может быть Хускварной)?

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Місяць тому

      @@РоманТретий no idea what this says but thanks for watching!

    • @РоманТретий
      @РоманТретий Місяць тому

      @@shane4176 What was easier to break the deck with, a Fiskars 5 kg sledgehammer, a Nuskvarna cleaver or a Shtil cleaver?

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Місяць тому

      @@РоманТретий Fiskars!

    • @РоманТретий
      @РоманТретий Місяць тому +1

      Thanks a lot.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Місяць тому

      @РоманТретий you are very welcome. When I have a tough piece it's my go to tool.

  • @NewWorldHoarder
    @NewWorldHoarder 6 місяців тому +1

    For those interested, the Stihl branded axe is I believe actually a German made Adler 951600 spitting axe, 3000g of juicy Germanic goodness. I have three of them 🤭
    Also, the Husqvarna axe is made by German firm Gardena, and can be purchased cheaper in the grey and turquoise regalia of the original Gardena 2800.

  • @budtackett8347
    @budtackett8347 Рік тому +1

    my fiscars is too light,not into chopping kindling on every round 😅 i ve been on red oak.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I love splitting red oak. It splits super easy. Hickory and beech not so much.

    • @budtackett8347
      @budtackett8347 Рік тому +1

      @@shane4176 bought a 8 lb maul like yours only 44 dollars. its so going thru those rounds. lol

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      @budtackett8347 yeah man those are hard to beat! Enjoy thanks for watching!

    • @waynejohnson9855
      @waynejohnson9855 11 місяців тому +2

      I used a x27 for all the wood I split I do have the 8 pound maul but haven’t found it to be better for me personally. I was advised to quit splitting by hand so now I use my splitter that I bought for wood that didn’t want to split by hand. It’s not as fast as hand splitting but that’s the way it is.

  • @nickwinters3657
    @nickwinters3657 Рік тому

    That sthil 1 has its got any stamps on the head because I got 1 on a fle market and its got the same looking head as that but myn has just got 3kg stamped in it no sthil stamped on it and the handle on myn has been changed at some point but the head looks identical

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      I am not sure I will have to check once I get home

    • @nickwinters3657
      @nickwinters3657 Рік тому

      @@shane4176 thanks appreciate it 👍

  • @KingLeon-e4o
    @KingLeon-e4o 7 місяців тому +1

    I have that Fiskars Pro 8lb maul. It’s a beast.

  • @chrisj9420
    @chrisj9420 2 роки тому +2

    What do you think to the Husqvarna 2800? I personally think the handle looks great

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому

      It's OK not my favorite. I think the bit is a little to long. But it's not bad

  • @grindlex9
    @grindlex9 2 роки тому +2

    Good stuff! I really like the fiskars products!

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому

      For sure I have had any problems with any I've owned. I'll continue using them.

  • @greekveteran2715
    @greekveteran2715 2 роки тому +3

    So, generally speaking, get a Fiskars? I try to find a good value felling axe, ideal for hard woods, but they all come with bent handles and their bevel geometries, require sometimes literaly days of filing them down, to make them work properly. I had the Fiskars X17 in mind, to get it as my spliting axe, Nice video, Keep it up!

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому +2

      Yes buy the 28" and the 36". See which fits and feels better to you. I'd say you absolutely will not find a better splitting axe for the money. Just purchased a Collins splitting axe it's on its way. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for watching.

    • @rhythmfield
      @rhythmfield Рік тому +1

      @@shane4176how’s that Collins? They used to be great till they moved production from original factory in Connecticut to Mexico. Nothing against Mexican craftsmanship, but in this case, the old ones were supposedly much better. my Collins splitting maul handle broke after very little use. I am a beginner, so I was probably hacking away on knots (thanks for that very informative point about “flip your log“, that was my big takeaway from your fine video).

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      @rhythmfield thanks for watching and for the kind words. As for the Collins I haven't used it a whole lot. When I have its worked just fine. Seems to be great steel with good heat treat. I have a couple of their small forged forest axes. They are both very nice axes. I use those for kindling and bushcrafting.

    • @rhythmfield
      @rhythmfield 11 місяців тому

      @@shane4176 thanks 👍🏻

  • @FeedMeSalt
    @FeedMeSalt Рік тому +1

    I friggin hate my double bit.
    I have been stuck using it all month waiting to get my proper maul back from a friend.
    It gets stuck or I over swing and kill my splitting block.
    Also it's not more then six pounds so it's more of a copper I guess.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      Yeah double bits can be a pain. They are great if you have the correct wood for them. But not my favorite for actually splitting firewood.

  • @heaven_bound777
    @heaven_bound777 5 місяців тому

    Very informative, keep up these videos .

  • @customaniac
    @customaniac Рік тому +1

    Is the handle of the 28-inch fiskars carbon axe stronger than the 36-inch fiskars of the same model? (not the 36 maul)

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      I'm honestly not sure sorry.

  • @haakonww
    @haakonww Рік тому +1

    Just bought the solid a19 fiskars online 😄 and was looking for some inspirational content on the axe😄. And guess who has it 🤩🤩🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️💰. Remembering the “old” videos I watched on the f1,s1 and others. Bk knives 🔪. Fun times 😎. A19 looks nice, it’s an old model but, will se what’s coming I the mail. Fingers crossed 🤞. Hopefully it’s not something else 😄

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      Haha glad to see you back!! Yeah hopefully that one works out for you. I'll have to look it up I mat have one I'm not sure?

    • @haakonww
      @haakonww Рік тому +1

      @@shane4176 😄👌👌🔪🔪 me to. Ohh yeah maybe it has another name in the states 👌

    • @haakonww
      @haakonww Рік тому +1

      @@shane4176 yeah is called a (Splitting Axe (28")) Fiskars in the states😎. Not Solid a19 like it’s called in Scandinavia 😄🏴‍☠️

  • @hodlwise2470
    @hodlwise2470 6 місяців тому +2

    The entire time I was waiting for you to use the Husqvarna lmfao. Why include it and not use it in the demonstration? Lol gg.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  6 місяців тому +1

      I simply forgot sorry

    • @hodlwise2470
      @hodlwise2470 6 місяців тому +1

      @@shane4176 lol I'm just messing with you. I appreciate the review(s). I'm new to the #axelife game and I came across your video via searching for the Husqvarna A2400. I just ended up going with that one for now. I was originally dead set on a Helko Werk axe, but I've seen too many people talk about their ch0nky handles and I'm just doing this as a hobby and/or when the need calls for it due to downed trees.
      Thanks for the video, m8. Have a nice one.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  6 місяців тому

      @hodlwise2470 yeah the husqvarna is not my favorite axe for splitting bit it's decent. The Helko is nice but the handles are definitely to big for medium to large size hands.

  • @pjwillsr
    @pjwillsr Рік тому

    Isn't a maul used to drive a wedge vs a splitting axe. I've heard that you can damage a splitting axe when hitting steel on steel. When not driving a wedge your maul comes into play (as you said) when splitting tougher wood or knotty lumber.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      No I would not say a maul is designed specifically for driving a wedge. They are made to split wood but can also drive a wedge

    • @pjwillsr
      @pjwillsr Рік тому +1

      thank you...@@shane4176 @Wranglestar put out a short vid stating what I had written. All good opinions.

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 Рік тому +2

    Thanks nice job God bless

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      You are welcome thanks for watching. God bless you my friend.

  • @chrisalarcon7013
    @chrisalarcon7013 Рік тому +1

    Just had to comment to ask you what brand of watch are you wearing? It looks to be of good quality

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      Oh yeah it's an awesome watch!! I never take it off. The thing I like about it most as it comes with a compass that works very well. It is absolutely bulletproof. It's a Casio gwg 1000. You are correct it is of high quality and fairly expensive. But in my opinion more than worth the money I spent on it.

    • @chrisalarcon7013
      @chrisalarcon7013 Рік тому +1

      @@shane4176 thank you for your reply and also good video I wish I had the money to buy a Husqvarna Maul lol

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      @@chrisalarcon7013 where are you located?

    • @chrisalarcon7013
      @chrisalarcon7013 Рік тому

      @@shane4176 Pennsylvania I'm thinking of just buying the 8 lb Maul from harbor freight currently

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +4

      @@chrisalarcon7013 I'll send you my Husqvarna splitting axe

  • @richevy5224
    @richevy5224 2 роки тому +2

    Cool video. You need to get a Gransfors Bruk splitting Ax in your stable. And a splitting maul. I've tried many in my 40 plus years of hand splitting wood, and these GB splitting tools are by far the best I've tried. I use a Fiskars X27 as well.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому +2

      I have the small but I need to get a large for sure.

    • @EuroYardService
      @EuroYardService Рік тому +1

      GB tools are an admiration for craftsmanship

  • @ronkay1573
    @ronkay1573 8 місяців тому +1

    Try a Tuatahi work axe?

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  8 місяців тому

      I have not but often thought about it!

    • @ronkay1573
      @ronkay1573 8 місяців тому +1

      It’s worth every penny.

  • @HanaBasara
    @HanaBasara Рік тому +2

    I have Fiskars x11, x17, x21, x25 and x27 😁🙋🇷🇴

  • @HouseMastersTools
    @HouseMastersTools 2 роки тому +2

    Good work 🍻

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому +1

      Hey thanks and thanks for watching!!

  • @bibigreen6533
    @bibigreen6533 2 роки тому +3

    Seems like a recurrent problem, the Fiskars handle breaking at lower temperatures. Being in Canada, makes me nervous.

    • @waynejohnson9855
      @waynejohnson9855 2 роки тому +2

      I have split at -10 to 15 and not had a problem, the beauty of the fiskars is if it breaks you send it back and get a new one

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      The first one I bought broke on the second hit. It was below zero that day. But they replaced it and I haven't had a problem since.

  • @hotpoker4212
    @hotpoker4212 2 роки тому +1

    🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 great video,if you split 50/50 on the inner or outer edge, you get better results,less mass to deal with,👍

  • @woodbalt
    @woodbalt Рік тому +1

    Can I hit a wedge with the other side of the Fiskars Iso Core maul?

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I'd say so it's soft enough it shouldn't be a problem.

    • @woodbalt
      @woodbalt Рік тому +1

      @@shane4176 Thanks.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому +1

      @@woodbalt no problem my friend

    • @woodbalt
      @woodbalt Рік тому +1

      There is no information anywhere about which Fiskars model can hit the wedge with, I have an X 27 but it says categorically not allowed

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  Рік тому

      @@woodbalt are you thinking of a metal splitting wedge or a plastic driving wedge?

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 2 роки тому +1

    I’m splitting up wood myself

  • @jonathangarzon2798
    @jonathangarzon2798 11 місяців тому +1

    So splitting axe is the first one you buy, and then when you have a decent bunch of failed splits you buy a maul

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  11 місяців тому

      Yep sometimes you simply need a maul

  • @gitgudsec
    @gitgudsec 8 місяців тому

    fucken epic video mate thanks

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  8 місяців тому +1

      Hey thanks brother I really appreciate that I'm really glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching.

  • @Мішам-р9ц
    @Мішам-р9ц 2 роки тому +1

    Які колун серед них найкращий

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому +1

      I like the fiskars splitting axe

  • @douglaspefferd.c.2988
    @douglaspefferd.c.2988 4 місяці тому +1

    Gerber went down hill after fiskers. They have alot of big adds but. My old Gerbers much better than new. Evan the Fisker knives. Gerber/Fisker machete no distal taper no balance, vase shape handle requires a tight grip bad news if you work all day. The edge is a hallow ground bound for failure. I was given one the edge was a mess to much to grind, I had to straiten the edge with a couple of hammers. Caronas, Collins, Cold steel and others alot better.

    • @douglaspefferd.c.2988
      @douglaspefferd.c.2988 4 місяці тому

      Thoughs axes and malls how dose that plastic on the side of the face and handle hold up. I have axes maybe a hundred years old, and mals.

  • @outdoorswithlarryrobin
    @outdoorswithlarryrobin 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Shane, just subscribed 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

  • @hotpoker4212
    @hotpoker4212 2 роки тому

    That wood sounds very thin, the more dense the wood,the harder it is to split,

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  2 роки тому

      I'm not sure what you mean by the wood sounds thin? It's white oak that's pretty dense wood.

  • @otosmuhold
    @otosmuhold 11 місяців тому +1

    You don't split wood on the ground, you split it on a log.

    • @shane4176
      @shane4176  11 місяців тому +1

      No I usually just split it on the ground I just did it this way for the video. I don't know who would have time to pick up a piece of wood set it up on another piece of wood to split it every single time?

    • @otosmuhold
      @otosmuhold 11 місяців тому +2

      @@shane4176 There is a Hungarian proverb for this: What he gains at the toll, loses at the customs. All in all, it is worth splitting a log for several reasons. One reason is that you don't drive the ax into the ground, where there may be stones. So you don't ruin your ax. Most trees have to be set up anyway. (Sorry for the mistakes, I'm working with the translator.)

  • @richardtate8621
    @richardtate8621 Рік тому +1

    That still maul is beastly

  • @darcyedward6325
    @darcyedward6325 Рік тому +10

    Something for my American brothers out there, stihl is pronounced still, not steel

    • @thomaslindroos1667
      @thomaslindroos1667 Рік тому +2

      What!? no? Are you german?

    • @darcyedward6325
      @darcyedward6325 Рік тому

      @@thomaslindroos1667 I am

    • @EuroYardService
      @EuroYardService Рік тому +5

      Not correct. The h in the German language makes it a pronounced steel. Actually, the proper way to say it would be shteel because st letter combination in German is like sh in English like in shoe.

    • @darcyedward6325
      @darcyedward6325 Рік тому

      @@EuroYardService read the comment above yours

    • @fp3359
      @fp3359 11 місяців тому

      ​@@EuroYardService
      Kompletter Unsinn was du da schreibt!
      Mach die Leute hier nicht müde; hau ab.
      Grüße aus 🇳🇱 11 km von der BRD Grenze.