Should I buy a splitting axe or maul?

For very large chunks of wood, the splitting maul is a great choice, as its heavier weight will give you additional power. For smaller pieces of wood, or splitting around the wood’s edges, a splitting axe is the better choice. It’s lighter, easier to swing and performs similarly to a splitting maul.

What is a maul axe used for?

A splitting maul also known as a block buster, block splitter, chop and maul, sledge axe, go-devil or hamaxe is a heavy, long-handled axe used for splitting a piece of wood along its grain. One side of its head is like a sledgehammer, and the other side is like an axe.

Should a maul axe be sharp?

Overall it’s better to sharpen them. A maul doesn’t have to be sharp enough to shave with since the edge is needed only on the first swing. After that, the wedge shape of the head parts the round. A blunt maul will split red oak and other species where you have a crack or check at the ends of your blocks.

Whats the difference between a maul and an axe?

The maul has the opposite characteristics of the axe: it’s blunt and fat. The maul is designed to divide a piece of wood in two by forcing the wood fibers apart parallel to the grain. Mauls are heavy – usually six to eight pounds – while axes are light, typically three to four pounds.

What’s the difference between a maul and an axe?

The maul has the opposite characteristics of the axe: it’s blunt and fat. The maul is designed to divide a piece of wood in two by forcing the wood fibers apart parallel to the grain. The dull edge exploits a crack between fibers, and the V-shaped head forces the crack apart with continuous pressure.

Which is better gransfors splitting axe or splitting maul?

The handle of the Gransfors Burk Maul features a protective steel collar located right below the head of the axe, which along with the circular grooves provide a superior firm grip. The maul comes with a sheath made from tan leather, and an English language axe book.

What happens if you cut wood with a maul?

If you’re unlucky, the force of the axe will split the wood all the way through, burying your sharp axe in the dirt and curling deep gouges out of the blade that will take hours to repair with a file and stone. Suddenly the maul’s bluntness starts to make sense. Worse yet is trying to chop wood with a maul.

Is there a universal connecting system for axe heads?

The unique, universal connecting system is a nice touch for those who like to replace or exchange shafts and axe heads, so they can quickly be switched over when the time comes.