Well, it finally happened...the maul I have used for the past 10 years, and repaced the handle on three times, broke again. I think I am going to break down and get a new one, and perhaps keep the head of the old one to use as a wedge or a door stop or something like that. I am looking at the Fiskars splitting axe with the 4.5 pound head and 28 inch handle. I have read only positive things about this one, and think it should work...any thoughts from those that have used this axe?