Pickeroon - Holbrook, Hume or Katahdin head?

[Wife'nHubby]

From this site: http://www.ruralheritage.com/jump.cgi?http://www.peaveymfg.com/

Which head might you suggest:

Holbrook head

Hume head

Katahdin head

I'm looking at the 30" handle.

Shari

 

[Wazzu]

Hume is the style I have used before. The first one you showed wouldnt be very usefull in my opinion. The sharp curve at the tip seems like it wouldnt stick in the wood very well. I got rid of my old pickaroon and have regreted it ever since. They are a handy tool that saves a lot of bending over. The one I had was actually just an old axe head that had been cut and ground to a point. If you have the tools I think it is better to make your own.

 

[turnkey4099]

I have the LogRite with a point about like the Hume. The Holbrook looks like too much bend.

Harry K

 

[Jmaffei]

I have the Katahdin, the first curvier one would be useful to grab the far side of a round like to bring it towards you to stand on end, otherwise the other ones where you actually stab it into the wood are more useful. Make sure you think about the length of the handle for what you are using it for, if it is to move rounds to the splitter 30 is probably ok. I am 5'8" and have the 36 and it is about perfect for various tasks but sometimes I would like maybe a 42. Also, be careful when dragging huge rounds in rough terrain like I do, if you don't stab it in really well or just get a weak section of bark you will go flying when tugging on it.

 

[Wife'nHubby]

So far guys, I'm leaning toward the Hume style. I guess I'm just not only looking at the hook style I am also looking at the amount of steel shank sitting on the handle and if more steel will give me more heft in a short swing without exerting excess stress on already bad shoulders. I'm trying to get a tool that tall hubby and short me can both work with so that is also somewhat challenging.

Shari

 

[Circle B MN]

The LogRite models are very well made. I have had a few wooden handles split in the past. All depends on the wood chosen for the handle. No splitting the Logrite....

Available in 20, 24, 36, and 48" lengths. Check out some site sponsors for pricing.....

 

[Sandhill Crane]

I would suggest a Log-rite or Stihl with a longer handle and shorter tip.

 

[Circle B MN]

I would suggest a Log-rite or Stihl with a longer handle and shorter tip.

I got my cant hook through the Stihl dealer and saved on shipping. I am 99.9 percent positive it is a Log-rite wearing orange paint....

 

[Wife'nHubby]

Hmmm, maybe a trip to our local Stihl dealer is in order..............

 

[Circle B MN]

Sure looks the same to me...

 

[Laird]

I was very disappointed with the Log-rite hook. I also own the Peavy brand with the Holbrook head and like it very much. The Log-rite does not stick into the log like the Peavy one does. I'm not sure if it is the point that causes the problem or maybe the difference in the weight. I love everything else I have from Log-rite but not the pickeroon. If you get the Peavy version wrap some tape below the hook to hekp keep the handle from splintering. The repeated inpact will cause it to start splintering.

 

[Circle B MN]

I was very disappointed with the Log-rite hook. I also own the Peavy brand with the Holbrook head and like it very much. The Log-rite does not stick into the log like the Peavy one does. I'm not sure if it is the point that causes the problem or maybe the difference in the weight. I love everything else I have from Log-rite but not the pickeroon. If you get the Peavy version wrap some tape below the hook to hekp keep the handle from splintering. The repeated inpact will cause it to start splintering.

Interesting. Mine seems to do well in most all woods. I handle a lot of oak. On some I have found if it does not set on the first hit, aim closer to the outside of the wood. Wouldn't trade mine for anything.

 

[3leggeddog]

tape or leather wrapped below head works. if you are really crafty take a piece of aluminum and fit it. like the stihl spliting mauls have. if you use leather, put it on wet and when it dries,,,it''lll hold

 

[turnkey4099]

I loved my old Logrite and now they have improved with a better bit. The new one has a bit of a curve to it. It is available as a part and is easily replaced. The Logrite/Stihl is held with a steel drive pin. Drive it out, slip in new style replace pin. I think I got mine and a buddies new bit from Stihl.