Fiskars Maul - ugh....

OK, so after reading a lot about Fiskars mauls I bought one. An X27. Was excited to use it until after about 5 splits it did this.

Wow. I split about 12 cords dead mostly Red/Black Oak with my X25 from May 2011 to Jan. 2012.Plus almost 4 more cords mix of several species green & dead since then.Lowest temps were around 8-10 degrees fahrenheit.A few minor overstrikes,the teflon coating was gone within a month & that warning sticker is mostly scuffed & gone.

But no cracks or other signs of stress.Its stored in semi-heated garage/shop year round,never gets below 50 in there,compared to unheated storage shed out back where the saws,gas & other tools are kept.


How cold has it been in eastern Iowa the past several days? I havent split anything in about 3 weeks now.Possibly that's brittle from the cold,I know steel can chip easier when cold.

Whoa! Never thought I'd see that. Some defect for sure.

Good thing there's a lifetime warranty - and that no one was hurt.

Thistle - Wasn't all that cold - maybe about 20 degrees.......It's been inside a heated garage before I went to cut this afternoon.

Schortie - where can I find the lifetime warranty? I purchased the maul online. Hopefully I can write Fiskars and they'll take care of it........

Wowza. Never heard of something like that happening! Fear not, they'll get you taken care of.

I've had that happen with a regular axe and wood handle. First strike, dead center of the log and I had the handle in my hand and the axe in the log. Of course there was no problem replacing it.

Hercules Hercules!

So is the handle really hollow all the way up to the axe head?

I have a friend who broke one after much abuse, fiskars replaced it without e en asking questions. Should be able to call them and get a new one. Sucks you have to wait for shipping though.

yuppers...had mine a while now...no issues...love it..call fiskars.

they'll replace it...had to be a flaw...

That's awful and almost unbelievable! Should be no problem getting it replaced. But that could also depend from whom you purchased it. Some manufacturers won't recognize the warranty if the merchandise wasn't purchased from an authorized dealer. For example, I've seen some of my cyclist friends get great deals on biocycle parts freom E-bay "companies" only to have the manufacturer deny their warrenty claims because the E-bay company was not an authorized dealer.

Holy cow! I've split about 5 cords with mine over the last three years and give a bit of extra abuse using the handle to twist open some tougher splits. I see no signs of any issue. I agree that there must have been a defect. I hope they are not trying to cut manufacturing costs as often happens with 'evolving' products.

OK so I got on the Fiskars website and found a section for "warranty claim". I filled it out and sent them the pic.

Received a reply from them saying that unless they had further questions, they will send a new maul within 12-15 business days. We'll see if it shows up but for now would have to say I'm impressed with their customer service!

It will show up.

That's great. I've always heard they are a stand up company. Don't have an X27 but I just received their X7 hatchet. Nice piece if equipment.

Wow!, done that with wood handles but not the X27.... I'm sure they'll stand by it.

Thanks for posting the picture, that's the first broken Fiskars I have ever seen, although I've seen, and had, countless other types of mauls and axes. In fact every other axe or maul I've owned the head eventually works loose, and/or the handle breaks just below the head. I have serious doubts that the company that makes them would ever stand behind their product and replace them, they would just consider it normal wear and tear.
I have a couple Fiskars and know they are great tools, but I also realistically know that they are not indestructible. Please keep us updated on how long it takes them to send you a replacement.

BTW, did they question you as to how you broke it, or ask for a receipt?

Wow, I've come up short with mine lots of times.
Wacking the handle instead of the head, not a
mark. Sure does sting the hands though. Good company
You'll get a new one. Had to be a defective handle.

Was this specific model made in Finland or China? I have a hatchet made in Finland but my machete is made in China.

This site/forum has got to be the #1 for Fiskars documentation, both positive and negative.

It has to be a defect, since being run over with a tractor seems to be a cake-walk for the Fiskars - Glad you'll be getting a replacement - now to have fun thinking of what fun things to do with the head. Cheers!

I tried to look at the maul to see where it was made - couldn't find any markings. My guess would be China though.

And they haven't asked any questions - although in the email I received from them saying they would replace it did say that they may contact me with questions. We'll have to see.

As for what to do with the head. I used it as a wedge yesterday - didn't work too bad!

Pics are very blurry,but my X25 says Fiskars then Finland underneath it on both the middle of ax head & back side of that sheath/carrying caddy.

Yes I quoted myself. Hehe

How much do you want for the broken axe head if they don't request it to be returned?

Well, it does make a nice wedge! Would probably just keep it - would it even be worth the shipping?