FISKARS Isocore 8lb Maul And Why It SUCKS! (Official Video)

[@andrewh7599]

I've split many cords of wood with the Fiskars. It's amazing. Had zero problems with the edge on oak and red cedar. Great tool.

[@peterhrkal8165]

Fiskar maul is an awesome maul. Super durable. Ive had one for 7 years, have split every kind of wood with it from pine to Oak to cherry to beach. Sure the plastic guard breaks off with wear but its a tank of a Maul and going strong.

[@The_Blessed_Cowboy]

Agreed! Super underrated tools. One of oldest axes I own is a fiscars axe from 2005. My only hate is the fact that it doesn't have a wooden handle. Easy to sharpen, doesn't hold a great edge, but easily repaired.

[@stevenbrown5210]

I don't understand. You used your "favorite" maul to break up little baby pieces and then you tried the fiskars maul on YUGE rounds and hit them in the middle. Not a fair comparison AT ALL

[@valeriofrego5817]

Ma poi non serve lavorare così rialzati da terra, con 90 cm di impugnatura dovresti avere una base ( stabile ) qui rimbalza , e meno alta.... boh

[@stevenbrown5210]

@@valeriofrego5817 you can't just make up a bunch of nonsense

[@valeriofrego5817]

@@stevenbrown5210 non mi sembra di aver detto cose senza senso , si vede che entrambi i tronchi dove usa la iso core rimbalzano , non è normale non deve rimbalzare , forse non uso il termine corretto, ma sin da piccolo mi hanno insegnato a tagliare su una base libera da sporcizia

[@valeriofrego5817]

Ti chiedo scusa non capisco se ti riferisci a quello che ho detto io o al modo ( per me sbagliato ) di questo ragazzo 😂 , abbi pazienza ma il mio inglese è limitato, se ti va fammi sapere, un ultima cosa io con pezzi così parto sempre dai lati non nel cuore del tronco , ti saluto ed auguro buon ferragosto 👋👋

[@stevenbrown5210]

@@valeriofrego5817 there's no need for that kind of language

[@inspiringbuilds]

I like it for the bigger logs. Personally I think it’s a great splitting maul, affordable around $60, and minimal vibration. I may do a shorts video showing one hit splits.

[@knotbreaker]

I'd love to see it! I know most like em but, after using quality mauls, it's hard to enjoy plastic lol

[@inspiringbuilds]

@@knotbreaker I get it! If you use one a lot it makes sense to get the best quality. I’ll reach out when I grab some logs and make the video.

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

Fiskars are great. I have some footage now of one hit splits on oak with the fiskars super splitting axe. It’s what I use full time for a firewood business for 4 years now. They’re hard to beat when it comes to splitting. The handle doesn’t affect the split. It’s just what people prefer. Great splitters without a doubt.

[@inspiringbuilds]

@@bluegrassoutdoors Agreed, I did a shorts video showing one hit splits. It’s a great maul. 👍

[@bluegrassoutdoors]

@@inspiringbuilds fiskars are great tools. If you haven’t tried their splitting axe I highly recommend it too. I have some one hit split footage using it on oak. I will check yours out.

[@benscottwoodchopper]

I think this review was a bit redundant. We all have our biases but its not really a review, which is fine, id title it thoughts on though. My job is to split wood so i love synthetics precisely because they mean nothing to me. Split directly on the ground. Hit rocks, file a new edge on every few weeks which is easier with soft steel. Wouldnt do that with an expensive splitter or something nice i restored. Means less back pain at the end of the day.

[@knotbreaker]

Thank you for the opinion!

[@knotbreaker]

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[@benscottwoodchopper]

@@knotbreaker that's the spirit lol

[@SabianSendenni-xh7ch]

i use mine when im out in the bush or splitting on gravel and don't want to hit rocks with a tool I like

[@dustinbugal2069]

​@@SabianSendenni-xh7chthat's why I'm watching videos on mauls right now, I've been using a fiskars splitting axe for years and want a maul.. I'd like to get a GB but my axe head is always in the dirt, and there's been hundreds of times I've had a handle strike that a wooden handle wouldn't take(mostly because I'll split a log and it splits where the head is but stays intact at the handle)

[@JesseWright68]

I bought one about 5 years ago and absolutely love it. If I lost it, I would go straight out and get another one. Different strokes as they say. Thanks for the video.

[@inspiringbuilds]

As promised I made a shorts video showing one hit splits with this maul. I’m a fan, got through a 1/4 of a cord pretty quick. 👍

[@reidyandkaren]

You have no choice here in Australia. It's the best option for Australian hardwood. The wood you're splitting there, it's overkill. Nice straight grain and looks like very easy splitting. I love the maul

[@nick.letsgofishing3030]

I have a 12 lbs and a 8 lbs I love them. Split 30 cord last year and got more this year. No worries to each their own

[@shockley1002]

I bought that maul and shelved it for years. Gave it another try last year and it worked best popping rounds closer to the outside. The X27 would then finish the job. I did find you have to choke up on the Isocore at the end of the swing as the rubber on the handle rips your hand apart after a while. I found the Gransfors splitter handle too short, but do like it for smaller rounds.

[@teddelisle7588]

I have 2 Gransfors Bruks like yours, and many others, including the Fiskars X27 and the 8lb. I use the Fiskars tools far more, because splitting firewood is my workout. I don’t care if I abuse them. If they break, a new one is free. When I want to take my time and appreciate the precision and quality of the tool, I’ll use the Gransfors, or Helko Vario. It’s like a riot gun vs a fine field shotgun. PS- You can give me the Fiskars that you don’t like. A group that splits firewood for the elderly in the area would put it to good use. I’ll gladly pay for the shipping and your time.

[@knotbreaker]

I split for a workout as well. Good thing gransfors has a pretty good warranty service haha.

[@escapetherace1943]

just use your better axe, it'll last your lifetime anyways when treated right, it's what you paid for

[@waynejohnson9855]

@@escapetherace1943 a handle will eventually break and I know the x27 I have broke them and just return and I get a new one. Splitting 5 cord it may last a long time but splitting 100 full cord a year like I do no wood handle will last.

[@barbarianleatherandblades8686]

I have avoided these mauls but decided to buy one last week. To be honest I was kinda suprised how well it worked. From your video it seemed to work well. I would love a G.B. but I didnt want to spend almost 300 when this thing was 59 on Amazon. Im not sure the the G.B. is 240 better but maybe it is just to say your G.B. cool like that !

[@gregmerckx8557]

One of the very few videos/reviews that does not like the Fiskars. I have the maul, x27, and x25. They work well for me but I honestly haven’t tried anything else other than the harbor freight junky maul. I split 5ish cord/year all by hand but have only done that for 2 seasons so far. They work well for me so hard to justify dropping over 100 on another.

[@jayseb]

From what I remember from my grandfather, walking around a big log with the maul is the trick. Then you slowly hit back side to side and split all you want...

[@dylanowens3173]

I have a husky, fiskar, and a free tractor supply maul. The tractor supply maul splits faster and easier than the others mauls and I got for free from people who where moving to a warmer state. The fiskars and husky just bounce off woods. The tractor supply is like an estwing splitting wedge. It is narrow at tip to cut into the wood but then has large offset wing wedges , making it wider than the husky and fiskars to wedge open the wood more. And the tractor supply is cheaper at $30, vs $40 husky, $80 fiskars. The $25 Walmart hyper tough maul look exactly like the tractor supply , probably do the same as tractor supply.

[@RBnPA]

I wish you would have showed you following up with your favorite maul on same piece of wood. I have a 17” splitting axe that I really like for making starter wood. It’s great but not the he same ball game as splitting big dogs like your showing. I personally love me a hickory handle but it’s not a deal breaker as long as it does what I need it to do. Thanks for your video.

[@knotbreaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@cartelbennett6837]

It's all about strategy I usually chip the edges off of the rounds and work my way to the inside I never have a problem doing it like that. The key is shock absorption like you say. The design of it they maximize the most off of the impact with the elasticity of the swing. But also in turn they sacrifice long lasting durability for the performance. I just broke another one of the pickaxes yesterday as I usually break about four of the pickaxes per year now I'm breaking 12. Splitting malls I usually break four of them a year. But it feels so good using it I never mind going back to buy another one I actually keep them lined up knowing I'm going to break them soon you can feel it getting loose and wobbly you can tell when the time is coming. I don't even care about the warranty. But depending on how much digging and breaking and splitting you're doing it does get irritating tearing them up at a high rate of speed. To where now just last week I was thinking I have to keep different models of pickaxes around me along with the Fiskars so that way they can hold up a little better even though they will feel a little rougher because I am too rough on the Fiskars but I love it!

[@whiskey4553]

This maul is a real workhorse, the Gransfors is a wall hanger.

[@knotbreaker]

I beg to differ but, I respect your right to an opinion.

[@jerrymoney5579]

Hey brother just wanted to encourage you to keep making videos. Your doing a great job. I really like the voice over that you do. Also your camera angles are on point. I never comment on anything but I can tell your putting it some time to make Quality videos and I just thought I would give you an ataboy!

[@knotbreaker]

Thanks so much! I aim to please but also remain humble! God bless!

[@IndianaDoug]

I have this one too. I’ve only split Walnut and Ash with it, tbh I haven’t used it since. Though it’s lighter, I’d much rather use the X27 and take a few more swings. That said, I’m dying to try out the X37 but I can’t find them here in the states.

[@knotbreaker]

Maybe we can find a foreign friend who'll buy and ship us mauls we can't get here! Not for free of course.

[@seanmcmaster2771]

the head has a really big weak spot where it's connected to the handle and the metal is soft. biggest complaints I've got about the fiskars maul, and I broke one and didn't replace it since I have a vintage Weco maul that's made in Japan.

[@MatthewAmsbaugh]

Never used the maul, but I have used the splitting axe. It’s my woodshed axe. Stays next to my stove outside year round. Definitely poor steel, but easy to sharpen. Has its place I guess.

[@daye8132]

Haven't used the splitting axe,x27, but the 8lb maul is a knot buster. I've busted a round that had 5 knots in it. It took a while but it did it. I then use a 4 lb Jersey to do the rest, mostly white and red oak.

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

The complaint of soft steel is bizarre. This is exactly the type of thing you want to have soft steel because its going to constantly come into contact with dirt that will dull its edge. That's like complaining a machete is soft, well its supposed to be.

[@knotbreaker]

Not if you're using a chopping block, which I advocate. That's the safest and most effective way to split wood in my opinion. I don't like my mauls in the dirt. I don't agree with you in the slightest but, I respect your right to your own opinions.

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

@@knotbreaker There is dirt on bark.

[@knotbreaker]

Sure. But, that doesn't mean you need soft steel. I will post a video about this in the future. Stay tuned and God bless you

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

@@knotbreaker It actually does mean that. Why do you think machete's are soft? Because dirt no matter steel you are using will blunt steel, period. You want to be able to quickly resharpen that kind of blade, with a file is best. We're not talking about a felling axe here, its a maul.

[@knotbreaker]

We will have to agree to disagree, friend. I like my equipment sharp and with hardened steel. Contrary to popular belief, mauls do not need to be dull. If you want it to penetrate and split, it needs to be sharp. You won't change my mind. Have a good night!

[@optimoprimo132]

I love the Fiskars Maul. I’ve split 30 cord by hand every year for 7 years with both the splitting axe and splitting maul. To each his own but that Fiskars is unbreakable and as good as any maul out there. I even pounded many t-bar fence post into the ground with it. Still going strong.

[@robertm5969]

Just picked one up today and wasn't blown away. I have a 12lb maul with a shorter handle and wanted to see if the fiskars would be significantly different. So far it doesn't have the oomph of the 12lb. I'll do a proper comparison this weekend but my feeling is for a shorter bulkier guy a smaller handle and more weight work better.

[@apuuvah]

Best used for knotty huge pieces. First you hit it, then you put a wedge in the small split and hit it with the same tool. Done. If not, hit the split (once) again with the sharp edge.

[@Finom1]

Came over from Indiana Doug, to support your channel:) I like how you share your true felling and wisdom with your community, well done!! God Bless and Protect your kind soul:)

[@IndianaDoug]

Much Love!

[@victorbalderas4877]

That Granfors maul is beautiful. You can see a big difference between the two.

[@knotbreaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeromeingramjr.7336]

I'm new to using axes and mauls, I like your vibe and content. Subbed.

[@robertm5969]

After using this maul for a couple days I agree for the most part. The fiskars does not have the solid feel or raw power of a true splitting maul. Splits are not as satisfying when smashing through rounds. It bounces off a lot of large hardwood rounds. That being said, I've found myself using it more and more and it has a place somewhere between a true splitting maul and a splitting axe. The length and shock absorption from the handle tire me out significantly less and I can split more wood in a session than I could with my 16lb steel maul. It relies more on gravity than power. Ill split most smaller rounds with the fiskars, and save my 16lb for the tougher stuff. Then my splitting axe for cutting to firewood size. This is the most efficient way to hand split for me and allows me to split all day without getting gassed. The maul is not for raw power but efficient splitting of medium to large rounds.

[@welsleygrondin9397]

When you get your maul stuck flip it over so the blunt end of the maul hits your chopping block first and the pice will split right off

[@CarJaco]

My cheap splitting tool of choice is a Home Depot special, my Husky splitting axe. I paid like 35 bucks and have used and abused it as a weekend log splitter for like 6 years, I think I have sharpened it once.

[@Chamdar17]

It's good to hear another opinion, and a well made vid, thanks for the effort

[@Schacal6666]

This video makes no sense. There is literally no better Iron Maul out there. No German or American brand even comes close to Fiskars. We aren’t living in medieval times anymore. Guys who use wooden handles are .. sry … stupid and primitive. They aren’t indestructible like fiber COMPOUND (not fiber glass LOL) core handles from Fiskars, they don’t have shock absorption and they most of the time even shorter in length. 8lbs Iron Maul from fiskars. Nothing is better than

[@bobbyhempel1513]

So there's actually nothing really wrong with it it's just like every other maul out there. GB is overpriced.

[@apuuvah]

Crutical rewievs are ALL good too. Will buy one to compliment my X25 and X27.

[@ronnietucker4943]

I haveone of these mauls that is a 6 lb.i like it . The 8lb is too heavy for me. The x27 works well too.the maul is for tough ones.

[@leebennett3672]

Not a fair comparison splitting small pieces with the grunsfors and then hitting full rounds with the Fiskars which it still did .gotta have a level playing field .both lovely mauls though

[@henryholliday1]

I have the x-27 splitting axe and it works awesome but like with the maul the steel is soft and requires constant sharpening I eventually want to get a better splitting axe

[@knotbreaker]

Glad I'm not alone is this gripe! Thanks for watching!

[@nospam3409]

Thanks for this review. I've wondered about this maul and almost bought one. I've used axes and maul for almost 4 decades now to split mostly large hickory. I disagree with the notion of slabing off the sides of a big round. If you look at the grain, and know where to hit it, you can split most of them in half with just a few swings. I do really like the X27 Ax, but it won't bust up knots. That takes a maul or a Hydraulic splitter. If you draw my name, draw another. My rotator cuff won't allow me to swing a maul any more. If the x27 won't split it. It goes on the splitter ;)

[@knotbreaker]

Thanks for watching! 4 decades, I'd say you've earned the right to use the hydraulic splitter!

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Soft steel isn't that bad for a maul. Easy to sharpen. Doesn't need to be razor sharp anyway. The only thing I would be concerned about is the vibration, and you said there's very little. So based on that I'm likely to buy this maul. Yes, its not a GB, but I'm not willing to buy one of those yet. I'd rather go cheap and get a tool I'm not attached to.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Thats ok. Every tool (good or bad) has its uses so far I am ok with mine but I have only needed it a few times..

[@knotbreaker]

I'll agree with that. Thanks for watching!

[@tl1635]

It works good. It doesn't lose a edge very fast... I won't say it splits any easier than a traditional maul. Probably about the same. The win is the handle. I am in the wood business and buy wood handles by the case.. me or my guys haven't even fucked these handles up. it's a good productive maul if u don't care about having the traditional maul look.

[@knotbreaker]

You must've gotten one made with different metal, or you split soft woods. Mine lost its edge in a few swings on this oak.

[@tl1635]

@@knotbreaker mostly all I sell is oak. No problems.

[@tl1635]

@@knotbreaker we don't set them up on a block ether. It gets drove into the ground and hits rocks and shit.

[@charlesfellows8130]

​@@tl1635 I agree. I have that maul I don't use it much because my fiscars x27 does such a good job and doesn't make me as tired. So I hardly need to use the maul. Sure, I'd love to have a $250 maul, that gransford is a thing of beauty , but I've seen them having problems sticking in big wood. I think the blade is a little too long and narrow. I've had the x27 for 5 or 6 years. Beat the hell out of it. No block right into the ground sometimes. I've been splitting wood for 30 years was in the logging and tree care, have many traditional wood handle tools. I was worried about these fiskars plastic handles breaking, I didn't want to like it. Got it cheap at a flea market, it's by far the best splitter I've used in 30 years. but like I said I beat the heck out of this thing and I'm not easy on it. Haven't sharpened fiskar's ax in 5 years. Still pretty sharp. My Glock is plastic also and that ain't broke.

[@tl1635]

@@charlesfellows8130 I want to try the x27. I picked the maul because I mostly use it to bust the real big ones small enough to lift them on the truck just to get them out of the woods. But after they are broke up a little bit I think the x27 would be the better option... also he was talking about the maul getting dull. even if it did dull a little a maul isn't supposed to be like razor blade. It's relies on the weight not the sharpness so much.

[@user-avatar808]

The first log you chopped made the Fiskars look really good because of how easily it split the big piece. For the second one you state it somehow lost it's edge but it appears you were not striking with the typical force in your first three or four strikes. The fiskars still split the log nicely on like the fifth swing. I know you said you did not show your face b/c of the daddy story about hiding your face when riding a Ford but it also conveniently hides the full swing. All that being said your video is a great demo :) Even not liking the tool you demonstrate its effectiveness.

[@ChainsawUsers]

I have one and it's great no complaints at all

[@MattS-pv6mk]

I have one ordered, whole property is sugar maples and beech. Thought I was buying a high quality maul. Hope it works.

[@knotbreaker]

I hope it does too, friend. I mean, it splits wood. That's for certain. It's just got soft metal and isn't the end all of splitting mauls that Fiskars fan boys make it out to be.

[@davidwyby]

Don’t like it neither but it works in tough Euc

[@gladeshunter8796]

I look at Fiskars as throw away tools not heirlooms and treat them as such . I use the x36 splitting axe and it does just fine for my needs down here in the swamps .

[@davidallocca6271]

Got a husky 8lb maul from home depot been splitting cherry and oak so far it's been great

[@knotbreaker]

Use what you like, friend.

[@robindegu7294]

good music! you already give this maul away?

[@ΠαζαρακιαΣιτι]

disliked without watching the video only by the title. i mean how can anyone dislike this beast of an axe..

[@balintbiro7830]

I can confirm that Fiskars' heads are made of a SOFT steel, not even forged but CAST, you can even see the cast parting line. After 2 rounds there are dents on the ede and scars on the 2 faces. This is terrible for any woodworking tools, not only for axes. I don't want to promote any brands, so just visit a good old blacksmith to get a decent quality forged head (of your wished geometry, you can even copy any of these in the video), then spokeshave a handle for yourself in 2 hours, hit a wedge into the eye, then you're done for a fragment of the money.

[@ciphercode2298]

Hmm,ive been beating the crap out of mine for 3+ years splitting oak and maple. I also use it to drive 5lb steel wedges without any problems. The handle is great,as long as you wear gloves. Their rubberized grip is hard on the skin,compared to traditional wood.

[@waynejohnson9855]

I’ve got a x27 axe that’s split 150 full cord. And when it breaks I get a new one. Hard to beat that.

[@ciphercode2298]

@@waynejohnson9855 yeah,that's the way I see it too. I've dropped mine on my asphalt driveway and everything without any damage to the cutting edge.

[@shanenodine4501]

Just bought the 8lb maul, Gonna give it a go this weekend and it feels like its a beast. Now I am eating Wheaties and taking my flintstone chewable's cuz I know it will give me a work out !!!! 💪

[@Cloudedgtag]

We get it, for some reason you got a bone to pick with Fiskars, maybe because it splits wood better than your high dollar maul?

[@joeanita8654]

Ford Chevy Dodge, BMW Mercedes, The Fiskers 8lbs Maul works for me just fine.

[@benwilson5893]

Looks to be splitting pretty good for being used by someone who doesn't want to use it lol. I have problems trying to make Fords look good for same reasons. I haven't used their mauls yet, but I also haven't used any of mine either since I got a fiskers splitting axe lol. After decades of splitting wood, the fiskers axe made it seem like I was somehow cheating. And the funky plastic handle has out lasted every wooden maul handle I've used. I also don't like the way it looks, but I'm liking the way it works.

[@knotbreaker]

Sure, the handles last forever but the steel is soft as far as I've observed. I'd venture to even say that you'll wear out the bit before the handle.

[@KillingerUSA]

its ok to not like something. Ill take it! haha! I like it because it works and I dont have to remmeber to bring it in. Just leave it at the wood pile or by the wood stove. Keep my nicer stuff kept safe and sound.

[@knotbreaker]

I 100% get that!

[@Brian2bears]

Mr Knot. I watched and read, have you tried the 28" chopping axe by FISKARS? It is LIGHTWEIGHT, in skilled hands it is very fast....I have no hate for you at all....I enjoy your work sir.....

[@knotbreaker]

I have not. I hear it's good, though

[@philipwhatley6742]

I've had zero issues with my fiskars maul and axe.

[@jonbobskunkworks]

Well sir I bought my first maul the other day. It was a fiskars like you tested. I don’t have anything to compare it to. Great video! Thank you!

[@knotbreaker]

It's a decent first maul. I'll say that haha

[@jonbobskunkworks]

@@knotbreaker beats nothing lol. I’m a Ford driver so you can’t expect much. Lol

[@knotbreaker]

Haha it's all subjective, my friend!

[@jonbobskunkworks]

Ha ha ha we all pick on each other. My two best friends one loves mopar and one loves gm!

[@jmclaughlin3728]

Was about to buy. I don’t split a lot. If I get a good deal maybe!

[@nunyabidness2143]

I personally just used this maul for the entire week. Had absolutely zero issues with it. It split every single type of wood i used it on. Hard wood, wet wood, super dry and cured hard wood. ZERO issues. Take this guy's review with a grain of salt. He just doesn't like it and titled his video accordingly. This isnt a review but more of an opinion

[@ureasmith3049]

Soft metal a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the review. I'm taking a bunch of pine trees down on both my property lines and want to split logs up for the fire pit. Been taking them down and limbing with a stihl chainsaw I bought last year, Recommendation for a splitting maul? Obviously I'm not doing this for a living.

[@knotbreaker]

What's your budget? Under $100, Council splitting axe works great for me. $100-150, Adler Super Splitter is the best value for the money, imo. $150-200, Gransfors large splitting maul. Personally, the Adler is gonna be your best choice as long as the handle isn't too short for you.

[@ureasmith3049]

@@knotbreaker Thanks, that's about my budget.

[@td6460]

The guy in the vid doesn't understand how these things work and apparently neither do you. It's not the sharp edge that breaks apart the wood, it's the shape and the mass. This thing will split wood just as effectively with a totally dull edge. It's irrelevant.

[@knotbreaker]

I suppose we're all entitled to an opinion. You should start making videos to show us how it's done

[@John-wr6yo]

I thought a sharp maul wouldn't matter. As compared to a sharp axe for shaving and slice work.

[@demetriogranados3879]

It was splitting that wood pretty good for 65 bucks. Good video 👍

[@aksalaman4689]

I wonder how the Fiskars pole would stand up to a wedge. They do have a nice look to them though.

[@knotbreaker]

As soft as the edge was, I didn't wanna try and end up breaking it, lol!

[@whiskey4553]

bang steel wedges all the time works great

[@jjpeters5]

I just came across your channel, I like your content and videos for sure, keep going man...I usually watch alot of buckin billy ray, woodyard, back 40, ohio wood burner, I suspect is why I came across your content, I hope you soon gain more subs cause your gettin one from me...lol

[@knotbreaker]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@qasim512]

This video was absolutely unnecessary. You buy a cheap tool with a plastic handle to talk crap about its cheap steel and plastic handle lol. Fiskars tools are made for average people like myself who care about just getting the job done. Good for you that you buy the expensive stuff to make yourself feel better about yourself but all that can be done without making such an obnoxious video.

[@knotbreaker]

Everyone has the right to an opinion, even when you're wrong.

[@communicate17]

Hello I'm in Australia I read In comments you recommend Gransfors large splitting Maul I've looked what's available here and we have the Gransfors splitting Maul 450 and Gransfors large splitting Maul 445 Apparently we have more challenging wood to split down here than your side of the world I'll be new to splitting wood for exercise and work But I don't believe in wasting money on cheap crappy stuff for starters and am going straight for the best Could you recommend which one of the two ? Also I would like to get a tomahawk for kindling By the way thanks for your opinion and sharing knowledge on this video

[@knotbreaker]

The 450 is what I have. Also, if you can get Adler there, their super splitter is an exact copy of the helko I have. It's my favorite splitter by far. Thanks for watching! Stay warm this winter!

[@aaronhardway343]

I use two brands of tools...... Stihl and Fiskars.......... Personally I love Fiskars tools. They are a little pricey but the loppers, hatchets, axes, saws and shears in my opinion do the best job of anything else on the market...... That being said.... I own a lot of Fiskars products but when I went out looking to buy a splitting maul I picked one of these things up off of the rack at Tractor Supply and as soon as I held it I put it back on the rack and never touched one again. There is something about the whole feel of this particular Fiskars tool that I DO NOT LIKE.... It just didn't feel right in my hands...... I agree with this guy 100% on this particular tool.......

[@MDR-hn2yz]

I love my higher end axes. But I also have some of these Fiskars tools, included the maul. It’s ugly and plastic, but it works. I view it the same way I see my Glock. It just works and that’s what makes it awesome.

[@knotbreaker]

Yeah but in my opinion, my wood handled mauls are the Glocks, the fiskars is a hi-point haha thanks for watching!

[@duffymoon9219]

So what is the best wood splitter? Like your opinion

[@MidWestRedBeard]

You should try the Fiskars Splitting Axe. It has a similar design to your Helko Werk.

[@knotbreaker]

If it weren't for feeling like the soft steel would be a let down, I'd swing it. I won't count it out just yet. Lots more content ideas in the works

[@rons3736]

At least it doesn't stick! Keep up the great videos! We can all use your honesty for product reviews.

[@knotbreaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@airmobiledivision7759]

I like the X27 well enough. Haven’t had any real big issues. I will say that the edge now needs tinkering with after maybe 2 1/2, 3 cords. I probably wasn’t going to buy their maul, personally. But, hell, I’ll take yours off your hands 😂. Thanks for the content, buddy, and take care of yourself .

[@sebastiengosselin4889]

"haven't felt almost anything while striking with it" Seems to me like a not so bad review imo.

[@denniskonieczny138]

I have a 16lb monster maul for the big stuff and a 6lb for most other stuff.

[@stephaniewaite6833]

what Maul do you recommend ? For large round slices of log?

[@Kurogane_666]

Not a fan of all the synthetic handle or fiberglass handle axes I rather the feel of a nice hickory or ash handle in my hand Hell my maul I had a 6 lb sledge maul I made a birch handle that lasted for about 10 years my father used it and after he passed I started using it The head broke before the handle did lol

[@peterfreeman3317]

Looks like a guy that hates change. Use mine all the time, love it.

[@EL-ee4cz]

You gotta break the sides off before you split the middle.

[@keiththornton455]

I subed. Good video. I was trying to decide on a maul to use

[@kenfrederick8218]

Well first of all the metal is soft because it’s a splitting Maul, softer steel is correct for a good maul to limit chips breaking off when u strike a wedge and flying into your eye. Splitting mauls don’t need to be very sharp, they aren’t chopping axes they are splitting mauls. Secondly the reason the handle can’t be replaced is because these handles rarely ever break like wooden ones. On average you will break 20 wooden handles for everyone of these you somehow manage to break. Thirdly you could split that straight grained wood you are splitting in the video with a hatchet or certainly any axe, no idea why you are swinging a 8lb maul. I’ve been heating with wood and splitting firewood since the 80’s and this is by far the best maul I’ve come across. Your entitled to your opinion of course and more power to you for creating this video. I don’t mean to be rude, just trying to correct some errors as I see them for those looking to purchase a maul.

[@knotbreaker]

Well, we all have our opinions. It's just junk in my opinion.

[@jamesgroves5294]

Sir, I appreciate the honesty! Enjoyed the video. See you soon! God Bless👏🏿🪓

[@dave_arthur]

It has never sucked. It currently doesn't suck. It will never suck. IT KICKS ASS. I. LOVE. THE. FISKARS. MAUL. I've split more than 30 cords so far with it

[@Fletchenterprises]

Like the background music !

[@codyboudreau2838]

What would you use for splitting maple ?

[@611Cowboy]

I have never really liked the fiskars axes or the estwings. I always thought they just made more durable Junk and charged more

[@knotbreaker]

I've had cheaper mauls with harder steel for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@georgeronnieburnettburnett4684]

I bought a x27 .Splits good but it is soft steel.I dinged mine up first day.What brand is a good maul ?thanks.

[@knotbreaker]

Adler Super Splitter, you won't regret it if you purchase one

[@georgeronnieburnettburnett4684]

@@knotbreaker Is the Garrett Wade Super splitter the same splitter as the Adler?They look alike .Its cheaper.Saw in one of your videos where the co that makes the head for Adler does for others also .Thanks

[@knotbreaker]

I wish I knew the answer to that. I do know that Helko, Adler, and Bison heads are all forged in the same foundry. The wade does look similar

[@georgeronnieburnettburnett4684]

@@knotbreaker After reading the history of both co it looks to be the same ax made at the same co in Germany.I could be wrong.Adler has fancier painted handle and leather sheath but is 50.00 higher.

[@knotbreaker]

Well we both learned something!

[@matts.1443]

I'll take it if you're giving it away.

[@jouman450]

I get the expression your mind was made up before testing the Fiskars.

[@roberthamilton2334]

Anyone tried this maul on knotty wood like apple wood if so how did it perform ?

[@simonkuhl6793]

3:34 yeah I think he uses seasoned rounds or something 😂 it's the only way I've seen anyone split a full round like he does

[@waynejohnson9855]

I split green wood all the time with a x27 fiskars axe. I can t a tank of gas and than split it right away.

[@simonkuhl6793]

@@waynejohnson9855 the guy he's talking about splits 3+ft diameter rounds in one swing in his videos and it has nothing to do with fiskars

[@simonkuhl6793]

@@waynejohnson9855 check the timestamp silly

[@waynejohnson9855]

@@simonkuhl6793 but you said he splits seasoned rounds and it’s the only way I’ve seen anyone split a full round like he does. My comment was saying green splits as good or better than seasoned.

[@artmonk5907]

Just bought the x27. Do they make any decent steel now a days?

[@knotbreaker]

Not that I've discovered

[@joshsanchez4204]

Im mostly splitting eucalyptus and oak. Would you be able to point me toward a better splitting maul? I just bought this fiskars maul but im more than willing to return it if you can show me a better axe

[@knotbreaker]

Are you comfortable with the fiskars? If you've used it, does it feel good to you? I can show you many mauls that are of significantly higher quality. However, I can't show you an axe that YOU swing better than the one you're comfortable with. I'd be glad to converse with you more about it.

[@joshsanchez4204]

@@knotbreaker Yeah it's been pretty decent for the short amount of time that I've had it. I like swinging it. It's good exercise without a whole lot of shock and it has split most of the logs I've put under it. However, the eucalyptus is quite frustrating. I'm not sure anything can split those rounds. Hydraulic splitters seem to be slow, pricey and ineffective and my old 12 lbs. maul might as we'll be a sledge hammer. The eucalyptus has more of a red color to it. It's super dense and twisted, and the primary reason I'm looking for a new maul/axe.

[@knotbreaker]

Brother, you may be better suited to be on the search for a good wedge instead. Drive it home with that 12lb and then try something else for further breaking down the splits. If you're dead set on a maul, the Gransfors I used has more of a wedge shape and is designed for dealing with more knotty and twisted rounds.

[@joshsanchez4204]

@@knotbreaker Thanks for taking the time to help me out

[@knotbreaker]

My pleasure! Check back in and let me know how it works out!

[@John-cj3ve]

I wouldn't HATE on you; you don't like it, you don't like it. I just wish you would have said WHY. I have an eight pound Fiskars maul too; and I don't like HAVING to use it. That means I've got an ugly piece of wood to work on. For "normal" maul situations, those times when a splitting axe just won't get it; I use Fiskars SIX pound maul. It swings like an axe!

[@Aaron_A_Lynch]

Lol...I don't like any mauls...swinging 3.5 lbs feels alot better to me than 8lb..just my preference 🤙🏻🪓😎

[@knotbreaker]

Depends a lot on the wood you split, I think. I split tons of oak and some hickory. I feel like you'd be in sticky city. I'm gonna test it soon!

[@Aaron_A_Lynch]

@@knotbreaker I split 95%oak...don't get me wrong I run into pieces that I can't split with an axe...I noodle them bad boys wit a saw🤣

[@johnduffy6546]

Eye protection?

[@toolsontest]

Haha. No hate here. I like a lot of their products but I didn't like the X27 axe, sold it on ebay. The way it behaves just felt so strange after using a wooden handled one since way back. And totally agree on the handle. The head of a 'real axe' is also detachable for a further reason - which is that if you are wayyy out in the forest and you break the handle, you can cut and fit another one yourself right there. Or even just carry the axe head in your pack if you are going distance on foot. ps. good axe technique :)