I’ve recently started researching these nifty tools and was curious who is using them and which style is preferred as there seems to be many options. Also what handle length are you guys finding works best?
Pickaroon, hookaroon, axearoon
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I use a Stihl hookaroon. It's got a small barb on the tip that helps it really bite into wood. Handle is 36 inches I believe. I wouldn't want it any shorter than that as you'd have to bend over to much to stick rounds on the ground. I'm not sure the difference between a "pickaroon" and a "hookaroon", but I'm happy with what I have. It's definitely helpful.
I’ve been eyeballing this. If your hookaroon had a blade on the back would you find it handy or are you cool just having a spike?
TreePointer
Minister of Fire
36" Peavey Mfg. hookeroon (Hume head)
It's a perfect length for me (at 6'0" tall) for snagging logs and other wood off the ground. Curvy wood handle is much lighter than it looks, feels good, and I actually prefer it over more expensive straight aluminum handles.
I would not want to go shorter.
It's a perfect length for me (at 6'0" tall) for snagging logs and other wood off the ground. Curvy wood handle is much lighter than it looks, feels good, and I actually prefer it over more expensive straight aluminum handles.
I would not want to go shorter.
SpaceBus
Minister of Fire
I don't know that I'd use a blade on the back, but maybe i'd find a use for it. It's been a rock solid tool for me, makes moving heavy rounds around so much easier. SpaceBus I say go for it!
SpaceBus
Minister of Fire
TreePointer
Minister of Fire
SpaceBus
Minister of Fire
I snagged a Husqvarna Hookaroon since it's what the logging store carried and its a bit shorter than the Stihl. They also have an extra short one I was thinking about.
I’m thinking I would like a 36” handle for around the splitter and another one long enough to drag firewood out of the truck so I don’t have to jump up in the bed to get it all out
I got a Fiskars Hookaroon 28"; it's remarkably light and works well for moving wood. It holds pretty securely, and just takes a light spike to enable easy dragging and lifting. Spike it too deep and it takes some jiggling to release it.
The composite handle has a curved profile at the end so it only needs a light grip when dragging heavy logs without slipping out of your hand.
Length is perfect as the logs are large enough that they're off from ground level, and my arms are long enough that the spike is at the correct level with my arms fully extended without hunching over.
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Sawset
Minister of Fire
I do get a whole lot of use out of the cant hook pictured. To the point where sometimes it's the difference between getting something cut now, or after a lot of struggle. I don't have any of the others. Maybe there's something to that - I haven't found a need for a pick, hook or axe.
blacktail
Minister of Fire
My_3_Girls
Burning Hunk
I like all the toys too, but for clearing the truck bed, I'm using a good old fashioned garden hoe. Already have it, and I'm not using during cutting season. Alton Brown says boo to uni-taskers!
Montanalocal
Minister of Fire
I’ve been using a four prong hoe to unload the truck. Works pretty good but the handle is a little short. I will probably buy a 36” pickaroon and fabricate something for unloading the truck.
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