Ochsenkopf Splitting Axe Reviews

[MechanicMatt]

I can't believe somebody told Be he needs to eat his wheaties.......guy splits long rounds on the regular. I like to think I'm in shape and I stick to 20 inch long rounds, mine look like babies compared to Ben's!

 

[svk]

I can't believe somebody told Be he needs to eat his wheaties.......guy splits long rounds on the regular. I like to think I'm in shape and I stick to 20 inch long rounds, mine look like babies compared to Ben's!

No kidding, just a bit of hypocrisy there. From the guy who needs to take a 45 minute break after running a 40 cc saw for 10 minutes tells someone else to get more strength. And the splitting tips too? This coming from a guy who splits less than 2 cords per year and is trying to be a know it all to a guy who does 25 cords a year.

 

[benp]

I can't believe somebody told Be he needs to eat his wheaties.......guy splits long rounds on the regular. I like to think I'm in shape and I stick to 20 inch long rounds, mine look like babies compared to Ben's!

No kidding, just a bit of hypocrisy there. From the guy who needs to take a 45 minute break after running a 40 cc saw for 10 minutes tells someone else to get more strength. And the splitting tips too? This coming from a guy who splits less than 2 cords per year and is trying to be a know it all to a guy who does 25 cords a year.

Not a big deal. I'll take all of the pro-tips I can get.

After my splitting adventures yesterday, I can see where the metal sleeve on the Ocshenkopf would really shine on wood handle splitting tools.

 

[svk]

Not a big deal. I'll take all of the pro-tips I can get.

 

[woodchuck357]

Here's a good review that I believe an AS member did.

I really like that maul. Looks like it would last a long time.

Have you ever heard of anyone wearing out a maul?

 

[mr.finn]

Have you ever heard of anyone wearing out a maul?

Which part of the maul are you talking about wearing out?

 

[H-Ranch]

Which part of the maul are you talking about wearing out?

Mine usually wear out the part attached to the handle at the opposite end of the head. A couple beers and a good night's rest and I'm as good as new though.

 

[mr.finn]

Ok, so the Ochsenkopf showed up the other day. First impression, this is a quality tool with a nice fit and finish. So I ordered the one that was 700 mm long and weighed 1250 g. That equates to 27.5" and 2.7lbs. Initially I thought the handle was a little short but I am already over that, just use a taller block to split on. Tried it out on a few different pieces of wood, some smaller rounds and some big rounds that I had halved with a maul. With fairly clean wood(no huge knots) this axe blows wood apart. Have not tried it with any challenging wood yet, will try and get some this week(along with pics). I am now on the hunt for something a little heavier, not sure if I want to go for a maul or a heavier axe.

 

[c5rulz]

Somebody mentioned the Helko Vario 2000.

Here's mine, it's just to pretty to use. So I hung it on the wall.

 

[cutforfun]

Somebody mentioned the Helko Vario 2000.

Here's mine, it's just to pretty to use. So I hung it on the wall.

Did they copy that design from fiskars

 

[mr.finn]

Helko stuff looks pretty nice! I was hoping for a review of that bad boy.
Here are a few pics of the new axe

 

[c5rulz]

Helko stuff looks pretty nice! I was hoping for a review of that bad boy.
Here are a few pics of the new axe

Very Nice!

I just got an e-mail today that Baileys is running a sale on Ochsenkopf for $99.

 

[c5rulz]

Did they copy that design from fiskars

You lost me, the Helko looks nothing like a X25/27 in head shape, attachment method or design.

 

[Iron Head]

Ok, so the Ochsenkopf showed up the other day. First impression, this is a quality tool with a nice fit and finish. So I ordered the one that was 700 mm long and weighed 1250 g. That equates to 27.5" and 2.7lbs. Initially I thought the handle was a little short but I am already over that, just use a taller block to split on. Tried it out on a few different pieces of wood, some smaller rounds and some big rounds that I had halved with a maul. With fairly clean wood(no huge knots) this axe blows wood apart. Have not tried it with any challenging wood yet, will try and get some this week(along with pics). I am now on the hunt for something a little heavier, not sure if I want to go for a maul or a heavier axe.

Please PM me where you purchase this axe from.
I can't wait to see some pictures and a run down.

 

[Iron Head]

Very Nice!

I just got an e-mail today that Baileys is running a sale on Ochsenkopf for $99.

which axe?

 

[cutforfun]

You lost me, the Helko looks nothing like a X25/27 in head shape, attachment method or design.

I was just yanking your chain but they look a lot alike to me

Stihl has there new line up of axes and mauls this year also, brought to you by Ochsenkopf

 

[c5rulz]

which axe?

This one, Gedore Ochsenkopf OX 35 H-3009 Splitting Maul Professional With Hickory Handle -

 

[mr.finn]

Not a bad deal, just doesn't have the protective collar.

 

[mr.finn]

The one with the protective collar is 122$. Handle seems long though. GB maul handle is 31.5"

 

[thefeckerwest]

I am looking for an axe around 4lb with a protective metal sleeve. I want another Ochsenkopf to match with my Big Ox but they don't have anything with the specs that I want and I don't want to compromise an without the protective sleeve because I am not very accurate with my strikes. The Gransfors is the closes match.

Get a length of clothes lines, electric cable or something similar. Wrap it around the handle starting at the head of the axe/maul. Keep each wrap tight against the previous one. Cover about six inches of the handle. Finish off by wrapping insulation tape around the protective wrapping. I do it to all of my striking tools and the handles are protected permanently from overstrike. It is simple, cheap and highly effective.