stihl splitting maul

[benp]

I guarantee the shock is way less than the fiskers.

Interesting. For me there is almost zero shock transmission with the Fiskars.

That's good to hear!!

 

[CaseyForrest]

Interesting. For me there is almost zero shock transmission with the Fiskars.

That's good to hear!!

I get a fair bit.

I notice it more (or less) depending on where my hands are on the handle when the head hits the wood. If Im choked way down on the end of the handle I notice more than if I choke up a bit. I like to have a relatively loose grip so I get full effect of the arc of my swing so the axe naturally ends up bunching my hands together.

 

[CaseyForrest]

I'm waiting on my local saw shop to finish fixing my Scag and then I'm going to pick up one of the Stihl splitting axes. I believe he has them. Hopefully it'll be done tomorrow, lawns going on almost 3 weeks.

Its either that or the Helko variant. I like the X27 but I'm sorta a traditionalist. I like wood handles.

Well, it'll be the Helko. He only carries the splitting maul.

 

[benp]

Well, it'll be the Helko. He only carries the splitting maul.

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The one with no collar?

Can't he order the Pro Splitting Maul with the collar?

 

[CaseyForrest]

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The one with no collar?

Can't he order the Pro Splitting Maul with the collar?

Yes, the one with no collar and the simple "wedge in the handle" head.

I was specifically looking for the splitting axe and he doesn't carry the Stihl splitting axe, he carries Fiskars. I know he could order it.....

I have one fear. I already fall under the Stihl fanboy title. Everything I own thats 2 stroke (and 2 4 stroke) units are stihl. I fear if I buy an axe that also says stihl on it my garage will burst into flames.

Its nice to have a bit of variety.

 

[benp]

Yes, the one with no collar and the simple "wedge in the handle" head.

I was specifically looking for the splitting axe and he doesn't carry the Stihl splitting axe, he carries Fiskars. I know he could order it.....

I have one fear. I already fall under the Stihl fanboy title. Everything I own thats 2 stroke (and 2 4 stroke) units are stihl. I fear if I buy an axe that also says stihl on it my garage will burst into flames.

Its nice to have a bit of variety.

This one?
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/hand-tools/axes/prosplitaxe/

If that's what you want and like then get it.

 

[CaseyForrest]

This one?
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/hand-tools/axes/prosplitaxe/

If that's what you want and like then get it.

Ill be honest, I actually like this one better.... But yes, thats the one.

http://www.amazon.com/Helko-Heavy-L...&ie=UTF8&qid=1441414680&sr=1-6&keywords=helko

I was only considering the Stihl option because I figured I could pick it up off the shelf.

 

[benp]

Ooohh...

I saw that one on Helko's site yesterday. I liked it.

I like how the protector is longer and the head design looks like it is productive.

 

[benp]

I would be all over a composite Helko Vario if side to side force wasn't a big no no.

I use the Fiskars as a pry bar all the time when the head is half way into a split to work it a little more.

 

[Ronaldo]

I would be all over a composite Helko Vario if side to side force wasn't a big no no.

I use the Fiskars as a pry bar all the time when the head is half way into a split to work it a little more.

I tend to do that too, without even realizing that I'm doing it.

 

[CaseyForrest]

If I could find a US distributor online that I trust, Id probably go this direction...

Its made by the company that supplies Stihls axes and mauls, Oschenkopf. I see baileys sells them, maybe Ill run over to the sub forum and ask a few questions.

 

[benp]

I tend to do that too, without even realizing that I'm doing it.

It's second nature. lol I just chalk it up to subconscious muscle memory taking over. lol

If I could find a US distributor online that I trust, Id probably go this direction...

You can buy from Bailey's with confidence. I've had zero issues ordering from them.

 

[blue924.9]

Well I now that its the weekend and school is out Fer the holiday I hope to pick up a maul from work tomorrow morning