What maul or axe for splitting larger splits?

8# maul, sharp. If you start processing log length, or scrounge rounds this will be all that you need. Might pick up wedges later if necessary for big stuff.

One of those fiskars you mentioned.

maybe even an X17 would bust up splits.

6 lb maul is at the "sweet spot" for me- easy to impart much more energy to it than to an 8 lb.

Too bad the metallurgy of so many is crap. Soft mild steel is much too easily deformed, IMHO. Then you have the opposite extreme, apparently, where the Fiskars tools lose their edge in brittle chunks.

(That's why I'm waiting on 3 kg Austrian forging.)

Make sure that you buy splitting wedges and not the fatter felling wedges. Be safe.
Ed

Adios Pantalones said:

8# maul, sharp. If you start processing log length, or scrounge rounds this will be all that you need. Might pick up wedges later if necessary for big stuff.

Click to expand...

+1

X27.

Either of the Fiskars.

The only people (near as I can tell) who don't love them are people who don't use one. The maul "works" so why change, type people.

CTYank said:

6 lb maul is at the "sweet spot" for me- easy to impart much more energy to it than to an 8 lb.

Too bad the metallurgy of so many is crap. Soft mild steel is much too easily deformed, IMHO. Then you have the opposite extreme, apparently, where the Fiskars tools lose their edge in brittle chunks.

(That's why I'm waiting on 3 kg Austrian forging.)

Click to expand...

...but it's so satisfying when the 6lb (Craftsman) head splits in half. And the look on the clerk's face when you exchange it for a new maul is priceless.

FWIW I'm very impressed with the 8lb maul that Council Tool builds down in North Carolina. Definitely worth the $50.

Dakotas Dad said:

Either of the Fiskars.

The only people (near as I can tell) who don't love them are people who don't use one. The maul "works" so why change, type people.

Click to expand...

I agree completely... my neighboor just had to tell me how much it sucked, and how much better his wonderful maul worked than my 25 & 27 till he finally tried them, and promptly went out and got himself the 27 ;-P

Use the big Fiskars for heavy splittin, but for re-splitting or easy to split stuff, i use a double headed ax with a 28" handle.
For me it gives alot more control and less wildly flying splits.

You guys crack me up! Do you even read the OP's question? Suggesting a 6 or 8 pound maul to resplit? Someone even suggested wedges! Even the big Fiskars or a double bit axe are overkill.

I use my little 2-1/2 pound axe for resplits. I used to split rounds with my 3-1/2 pound axe.

The Fiskars are getting hard to find in these here parts. i have contacted the many HDs and Lowes and even Sears who is supposed to be a reseller dont have them in stock. Will try Grainger tomorrow.

li_jotul550 said:

I purchase most of my wood already split. Of course, some of the splits are just too big. What tool would be best for splitting these larger splits? Everyone seems to like the Fiskars x25 and x27. Are these overkill for me since I won't really be splitting rounds? What would you recommend?

Click to expand...

I do the same thing. I am not recommending, but I use a MasterForce 4.5 pound splitting axe to re-split the pieces I buy...especially the half rounds of larger branches.

The last time I used an ax was about 35 years ago. I use a maul and both fishers. If I had to buy only one, then I would get the fishers. I'm 6'4" and bought the x25 first. I now have the x27 and like it much better for my height. I would buy the x27 first. It may be overkill, but i can't imagine that an ax would be all that cheaper. The efficiency of the x27 is why I like it. It has a great handle that is comfortable to hold, it is light weight, and seems like the construction is excellent.

Just my oppinion.

I hope I don't highjack this thread too bad, but this is the kind of maul (not exact but close) l I've been using on rounds. It seems to work well. Are you saying the more classic "axe" shaped mauls do a better job?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...0325119?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Logging-_-Logging Accessories-_-119915&ci_sku=119915&cipa=pla&ci;_kw={keyword)

Sorry for the newb question.

LLigetfa said:

You guys crack me up! Do you even read the OP's question? Suggesting a 6 or 8 pound maul to resplit? Someone even suggested wedges! Even the big Fiskars or a double bit axe are overkill.

I use my little 2-1/2 pound axe for resplits. I used to split rounds with my 3-1/2 pound axe.

Click to expand...

Did you read the responses? Maul was suggested because as a new person they may need one if/when they scrounge next year. Wedges could be purchased later.

KatWill said:

The Fiskars are getting hard to find in these here parts. i have contacted the many HDs and Lowes and even Sears who is supposed to be a reseller dont have them in stock. Will try Grainger tomorrow.

Click to expand...

Walmart carries them, and keeps them stocked year round....

perchin said:

Walmart carries them, and keeps them stocked year round....

Click to expand...

The Walmarts here have the X25, but have never carried the X27.

TreePointer said:

perchin said:

Walmart carries them, and keeps them stocked year round....

Click to expand...

The Walmarts here have the X25, but have never carried the X27.

Click to expand...

I didn't think he really specified an exact model he was after.... and I meant "them" as in the brand, my bad typing is all.

perchin said:

I didn't think he really specified an exact model he was after.... and I meant "them" as in the brand, my bad typing is all.

Click to expand...

No problem. I wasn't attempting to correct you--just pointing out my experience.

Another observation from my region is that Sears also carries Fiskars products, but never stocked the original Super Splitting Axe, X25, or the X27.

I've never seen the X27 in stock in any brick & mortar store. Fiskars.com and BaileysOnline.com have sold the X27 directly. Other stores like Sears and Amazon show them, but they are actually shipped from Fiskars or Bailey's.

perchin said:

KatWill said:

The Fiskars are getting hard to find in these here parts. i have contacted the many HDs and Lowes and even Sears who is supposed to be a reseller dont have them in stock. Will try Grainger tomorrow.

Click to expand...

Walmart carries them, and keeps them stocked year round....

Click to expand...

Thanks for the tip there. I will give them a try tomorrow for certain.

I bought something like this a few weeks ago for a buddy.
13 bucks with a file. We busted up a lot of splits just trying it out.

2 1/2 lb head, 27 or 28 inches total length.

worked great.. and cheap.