Who Builds The Best Maul? You'll Be Surprised

[@JordWylde]

Saw this video in my feed as i've been binge watching Wranglerstar and when he said "you could win an axe" i instantly got excited... until i saw the date haha 2016.. DAMMIT!!

[@jakobwidh4851]

Ha lol me too hope you win the lottery or something so you don’t have to be sad

[@vgamble33]

Right? Lol

[@rondenniel5760]

@@vgamble33 yup 13k comments probable another tip off

[@vgamble33]

@@rondenniel5760 I ended up getting a Trail Boss from Cold Steel. It's a great. For a maul I picked up a 36" Fiskars Isocore. Love them both.

[@pahooski]

I did the same but in 2021 haha

[@CinemaWins]

Also, have to compliment your cinematography and editing. I watched your "back to basics" bridge build a few weeks ago and was blown away by your composition, scene framing, cinematography, dedication to establishing shots and editing skill in general. Probably not something everyone notices, but when you're headed into the woods alone walking away from the camera, I know how much effort went into that. A craftsman at every turn.

[@owennelson2460]

I really didn't expect to see you watching these videos but happy to see it

[@atomictesting6412]

Hey! I know you!

[@DrCruel]

He misspelled "Challenge."

[@Bizarreparade]

Why would you bother to respond to the Internet dummies. You gotta stop arguing with the internet. You don't make videos for folks who leave stupid comments.

[@Vaeliente]

A professional chimney sweep will tell you that resin is just another hydrocarbon that burns. Creosote formation is a function of how you burn your wood not what wood you burn. Put aside the BTU content, softwood and hardwood burn differently. Hardwood burns slowly with a long charcoal stage. Softwood burns quickly with a short charcoal stage. Folks in softwood areas learn how to burn their softwood more slowly. Those who enjoy hardwood stands don't learn these techniques. When you burn softwood with lots of air you get extreme heat. As you know, fuel plus oxygen plus heat equals fire. Generate extreme heat and creosote will ignite. If you have been bad and burned a lot of wood that was wet (or any number of other mistakes) and have a lot of creosote in your chimney, the occasion of that hot, fast softwood fire simply completes the equation and you get a chimney fire. Be like those who rely on softwood stands, burning your softwood with care, and you will not have a problem.

[@vitamin9165]

That's pretty cool to hear, it's nice to see an educational comment

[@chrislagasse3722]

Very common misconception of burning softwood

[@ibrahimtaleb7100]

ppl L

[@WagwanHappyPappyHapPap]

I love the concept, I wish this knowledge was common and spread everywhere. Thanks for your service

[@artlover5798]

I'm a log home builder in Canada and have the "grandads" design. The bounce does rob energy as the energy is being deflected but it's also less likely to get stuck then have to be pulled out due to its convexed shape; it fractures the round internally then eventually it all comes apart. I'm currently designing a new type of splitting axe and maul.

[@davidwyby]

I have been gradually grinding on mine making the angle sharper looking for the perfect balance between stick and bounce - in my wood - dry, hard eucalyptus. Trad maul would just bounce and an isocore gets stuck, need in between.

[@outdoordad1656]

This is quickly becoming my favorite youtube channel.

[@peanutman6593]

I have split with a 15 lb. "Monster Maul" that I bought from the Boy Scouts in the early 70's. It has a steel wedge head and steel handle. I like it because it is so wide that it will not stick in the wood. One blow usually does the trick. Large logs are under tension until they are split open which is why it's so hard to get started.

[@larrypatterson3839]

15lbs. , from the boy scouts or the man scouts?

[@Kevin_Reems]

This is almost like watching Steve Irwin just be happy doing his thing. Love the enthusiasm.

[@RjBrown-ks5tz]

That dreaded bounce back still split the round anybody else catch that. All beautiful axes though

[@pkbrunnemer6017]

yeah it was interesting that the one he complained about was the one that split it in one swing

[@nunya3163]

That dreaded bounce back saves a lot of work as you don't have to bend over to extricate the maul from the log.

[@grahamgeiger3206]

I've never used the high end mauls but from my years of splitting I always go back to the old-school grandad's 6 lb maul. I hated the hybrid one. I've tried heavier ones but always go back to standard 6 lb. Live in the NW splitting mostly fir, maple, alder, cherry, and ceder. I've thought about spending some money on a high end one but if old faithful can't do it the chainsaw or hyd splitter gets it.

[@robertforrester4019]

Yes it did. They are effective. Cheers from northern indiana

[@twostrokesmoke5663]

Graham, I thought all mauls were created equal...Sadly, they are not. Being from the east with strong hardwoods having a hand forged heavy maul that powers through big rounds makes a difference. Wise men trading and supply is a great small American business if you're in the market. Cheers

[@harrisquicksilver6595]

Whether u get an axe or not u have to love these videos, this man has an excellent opinion of life & he says it like he sees it. What a guy!

[@hhoward14]

That beak on the big German maul, I think is called a "turning tooth", or something like that, and it helps you to position the wood without quite so much bending down, by letting you use it as a Hookaroon, or a firewood pick. It can be handy sometimes...

[@loadedhot1034]

Yep, if the wood is laying on it's side you can just hook it with the tooth and stand it up. It has saved me a lot of bending over to stand up wood to be split.

[@Michael-sd8cj]

“This test is totally bogus but it’s still fun” -In essence, why I watch these videos haha

[@DanaAshlie]

"America's not looking so good today." LoL that made me laugh so hard

[@kendrickschultz9165]

I'm 17 and have finally started getting into buying antique axe heads and hatchet heads and restoring them and your videos really inspired me to do that thank you very much sir for the great work you do

[@jackoberg8080]

Same!

[@yoram9692]

kendrick schultz same xd

[@kimmyposey8912]

Thumbs up on the future Chimney Cleaning video. Need that one brother.

[@aerosaaber]

+Kimmy Posey I agree, I never really helped cleaning the chimney when I was younger, then I didn't have a chimney to clean. Thanks for the chance to win a nice axe. I'm torn between 4 and 5.

[@loseorwin6121]

Man watching him so In tuned with his passion hell ya I need to find something I enjoy this much

[@TheSaintberzerker]

He always makes me want to run out and start chopping some wood.

[@hawkis9494]

@@TheSaintberzerker ahha i feel the same way xD. and i live in a big city with 0 trees xD

[@theone2-three438]

I have similar passions to him but I’m poor so... 200 dollar axes are pretty distant

[@MikfinityPog]

@@theone2-three438 Well I probably don't live where you are but I've picked up some pretty nice axes for 50-100 bucks, it doesn't even take that much because in a video Cody picked up an axe for roughly $30 and he said it is one of his favorite axes!

[@sergeyryabichko6598]

Accidentally found a video of comparison of Fiskars X27 with traditional splitting maul and this channel became my favorite. Weirdly watching this gives me peace. Weirdly because I do different things for living, neither I split logs as a hobby. I don't even have a house.

[@hanswernerkoch]

what you called a beard on the "german" maul (we actually do mostly have this style in germany, for example by Ochsenkopf - nice woodworking tools company) is used as a sappie (dunno the englisch word) to move around logs and stuff ...

[@ColePanike]

Oh! A cant hook. Nice!

[@ColePanike]

Some might also call it a peavey. I'm not clear on the difference.

[@mattmoore1311]

What you call a sappie we call a pickaroon.

[@passwordistaco507]

@@mattmoore1311 yup

[@hanswernerkoch]

@@mattmoore1311 so there's a lot of words for it? does it depend on the area where you live? are there differences? we pronounce "sappie" pretty much as if it was english. there are shorter and longer ones of about 50 cm respectively 80 cm length. same usage, just a matter of preference or weight of the piece of wood.

[@Jeremy-ms2ki]

You're going to teach me everything I've ever wanted to learn, and for that I thank you

[@wipperwils2111]

Never knew I’d want to watch wood splitting. Now I want to win the number 5 hybrid splitter... such an easily influenced mind! Thanks wranglerstar.

[@bjdenil]

Do you have a less expensive splitting maul you like? Somethig from harbor freight or a hardware store? I have a GB axe and Husqavarna hatchet that I love but I am looking for a good Maul but want to save some money if I can.

[@JB-pu6ek]

Collin's Axe makes a nice 8 pound maul on a hickory handle. I got one and I love it.

[@luke-te3sr]

The drop down on that German one is the reason its pops out so easy. Its ads a fulcrum point that multiplies the energy popping it out

[@andrewengstrom1516]

Huh wow - very interesting! That's makes sense. Maul theory!

[@twostrokesmoke5663]

It's so the tool can be used as a hookeroon, to stand pieces up without having to bendover...

[@jaceves07]

Cody, any affiliate links for that hybrid axe? Or just where you bought it?

[@shotgunjoel]

Any videos coming on the twisting wedge?

[@wranglerstar]

+shotgunjoel It's in the final edit now,

[@SkilletPhillip]

Hello Sir WrangleStar! I live in the Piedmont of Virginia on the East Coast, and my dad and my grandpappy taught me how to split firewood since I was a young buck. I heat my house with a Vermont Castings fireplace insert that has a glass front so we can have some ambience, and then our main primary heat comes from a My. Penn Stove Works Potbelly stove that was built in 1890s and produces a massive amount of heat. A lot of guys here on the East Coast just like you said think that they are purest burning only Hardwoods like Oak Hickory cherry and Maple, but I learned a long time ago if you fall a loblolly pine tree by the Light of the Moon (meaning full), the sap is said to be drawn back down into the ground where the roots are I'm not certain if it is mere folklore but I have learned to get that potbelly stove fired up properly you have to use soft wood like Pine to get fast hot coals to reduce the right amount of heat where the gases will start burning better than any new modern day catalytic stove out there! So consequently I have learned through trial and error that's some softwoods like Poplar Pine Cedar Pine and many others are excellent choices to make a very hot fire, and I have no problems with my flu getting sooted up. I absolutely love watching your videos and implemented the bungee and chain splitinator the first time I saw it from you! Thanks so much and Good Bless! Phil

[@tinman1955]

What about that weird twisty wedge thingy? Please let us know how that works.

[@GnomesBeCool]

Yeah would definitely like to see that in action

[@sixtomidnight1492]

He's already made a video about that.

[@artistman75]

I saw another video with that fancy expensive axe, it didn't go too well

[@chancelawrence1726]

The Fiskars maul is my favorite; I've used half a dozen different designs but the Fiskars is just fun, efficient, and light.

[@mendonesiac]

I was a sceptic, but when my buddy that makes a living from firewood showed me how well they work, I bought a Fiskars splitter too and I haven't touched my 'grandad' maul in years

[@bruce-qm5fl]

Fiskars X27. Made in Finland 🇫🇮. 👍

[@cowymccowface6332]

Me too! I got a hatchet and I loved it so much I got the splitting axe

[@brodyevans5526]

10:26 I've heard that many times in my day. Still makes me smile.

[@Parkere409]

From your boyfriend

[@fatehunter1972]

Love your videos, your humour, warmth and lack of ego! suggestion for your swing (I'm a bit of biomechanical nerd). Lift the mall with your hands apart. Keep them apart until you actually start the swing. This makes it far easier to both lift the mall, and to get it accelerating down accurately. Your upper hand should slide down and meet your lower hand somewhere on the swing down. What this does is allow you to control the head of the mall, the heavy part, with a much shorter lever arm on the lift and and improves your accuracy on the start of the swing down. Try this: lift the mall overhead and try to hold it with your hands together at the end of the handle, and then do it with your hands farther apart. the control with hands apart is immensely better. I can usually get each swing with-in 1/2 inch of each other. Doing this lets me use an 8 pound mall to split the gnarliest rounds far faster than breaking out the wedge and sledge.

[@lloydsims1573]

I've been a subscriber for a long time, and always appreciate the additional information you offer during your videos like the varnished handles, the history of your heritage maul. Always interesting!

[@dylanallen2600]

I'm in it for the pencil but I would take #7 too. Great video as usual, keep it up!

[@wranglerstar]

+Dylan Allen lol

[@TJInce]

+Wranglerstar I'm in for 5

[@xforgexparabellum]

+Wranglerstar You have already sold me on the german style maul and if I'm not the lucky winner I will be buying one. Thanks for the quality content.

[@kevinallen206]

I would've picked 7 if I would've seen this years ago. I need a wedge banger and that axe is beautiful!

[@robintremblay4195]

As a photographer And a do it yourselfer I really appreciate your videos for their content as much as their visual quality. Thanks for sharing.

[@wognessmonster6491]

Too hard to choose. Even though the giveaway is closed, i'll take one if each :)

[@fredschmidt3148]

Wranglerstar, I revere your videos ! Can you identify the Brutacus maul ? I'd like to try one. I split for heat and for a good workout. The maul is far faster that a splitter. I use a hydraulic splitter, however, for knotted or figured rounds. I'm 70 very soon. I keep 30 cords under cover and I use whatever wood is available in my area. Maybe my favorite is Madrone (I have always pronounced that Madrona) , but rarely reject anything over 4" diameter. Like yourself, I realize some people are needing an all-purpose tool and some prefer a more singular purpose tool or tools. I live on the Kitsap Peninsula where many wood varieties are available. Maybe the only wood I avoid is cottonwood because drying it is time consuming for the energy value. Regardless of my comments, please keep sharing here on You Tube. I think you are fair in your evaluations and a true subject matter expert. I hope you will reply to my question above.

[@timothylarson3583]

I forgot to add, I love the one I have, I use it on big rounds and wedges with knots pinning the pieces together. Nothing more satisifing than snapping a 2" pin.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

I find it interesting that only one of these mauls became a staple on the channel, "The Bismark"

[@michaelwheeler109]

That hybrid axe looks fantastic!!! I'm stuck with a Harbor Freight maul and it's not workiing out for me. Thanks and have a blessed day!!!

[@michaelbartone2050]

Very curious about that little "hybrid" Spaltaxt

[@SlimeballSoldier]

The hybrid splitter is a german design and is called a spaltaxt

[@cjk1941]

I bought the hybrid at Lowe's a few months ago, light weight and works very well.Best I have ever used.

[@arborist460]

I've done it for a livin and that lowes squirly handle does the best on oak

[@Cdlzzl]

cjk1941 how much was it?

[@sundown798]

@@Cdlzzl 4.5 is $30. 8 lb is a little more. Trying to find a 6 lb somewhere.

[@tomthomas1458]

I am a Back Country Horsemen of NC a branch of BCH of America. I do trail work and heat my man cave with wood from my property. The number 5 splitting maul impressed me with it's unique head design and efficient cutting/splitting. You probably already know this, but if you put a tire around the wood you are splitting you will make a lot fewer steps collecting your split wood. Take care and know your video is appreciated. Tom Thomas

[@timshatzer9748]

I have a hybrid splitter, loving every time I use it!

[@Stariana19]

Hi what it the name of the hybrid maul axe that he used in this video? I'd like to get one. It seemed to be the winner. Thanks.

[@sphunter1878]

In general, when an object collides with another and bounces off, there is more force transferred than when it stops, due to Newton's "action/reaction" law. If a ball hits a wall and bounces, not only is the wall absorbing the inertia from the ball, but also the force needed to send the ball back. It's hard to say what the case is with splitting rounds however, since maybe the energy is being forced into the log as a general shock, instead of outwards like you would want in order to split it.

[@dellpalmer6926]

Love your axe vids!! Love all the axes! One can’t just simply chose what he wants! That decision is harder than the strongest oak trees!

[@robertbringle1411]

Loved your video. Was very impressed with the fantail hatchet. I’m a fan of camping and campfires and would be thrilled to win the fantail hatchet. Keep up the great videos.

[@derloX]

Love your videos, but please - give credits to the musicians in your videos! Just a simple sentence like "music by ____" in the description bar is enough. Everyone working in the music industry know how important this is for the artist. Especially when they can get so much exposure from a well known channel like yours. And at the same time you will make a huge difference for a little artist :) So please, i ask you again, give the artists the little credit they deserve.

[@austinloper5472]

Thanks

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

Yep. I just watched some guy having fun with his splitting mauls!

[@bearsmithy152]

Just got a Granfors Bruks splitting maul, it's so beautiful I want to hang it on my wall. It comes so sharp I could shave with it. Dream tool💪🏼

[@jab101]

Ever consider hitting it with all the others over and over weakened the wood

[@chestertillis1152]

Thank you for the info.. been debating on what kind of good splitting ax/maul to buy!

[@chuckiedavis7173]

Did he select the winner yet I hope I’m not to late 😂

[@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors]

Chuckie Davis this was almost 3 years ago lol

[@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors]

But I said the same thing I really want one of those also

[@philoeolivarria448]

You're not too late you're the winner!!!!!!

[@stylerweiland]

Chuckie Davis, CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@toyotatrd]

@@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors Your comment is almost 3 years old

[@vegass04]

That Basque axe is by far the most beautiful axe I have ever seen. I love the design plus I love when an axe head is all polished and shiny. I don't like these black heads with polished edges..When I save some money I'll buy that baby and cherish it till the rest of my (or axe's) life. I would only put a screw or something below the head because it's designed to slide of the handle and I don't like that at all..

[@poorfatman5317]

the big German one started it split is by far the best malls

[@seanzeringue1327]

I would have liked to have seen you use the splitting wedge with the twist.......

[@duanebuckner4529]

The shot of the mauls coming down "on the ripple" was excellent...nice work.

[@xmapa4677]

I think Im a bit late for the contest, but I would have chosen the Hybrid Splitter.

[@robertcarmody194]

I would like one of the smaller ones to use as as camp axe.

[@viper6257]

Robert Carmody exactly why I came here

[@MadlySevered]

Man i wanna see that prandi wedge in action.

[@thegreatlakespiper3780]

same here! I love that twisted design and would like to see how it performs! +Wranglerstar

[@jdcreamer435]

+The Great Lakes Piper Agreed!

[@vanedwards968]

I thought he would include the Wedge as well. Maybe he's saving it for a similar video on wedges? Good video regardless!

[@Hunt3r44]

+MadlySevered It is almost too pretty to use. But I agree. I wonder how it would work compared to a normal wedge and maul or wood grenade. I'd love to see how these wedges do on some sweet gum. Sadly thats all I seem to have, they are worse than weeds.

[@larrypatterson3839]

"And what does that tell you, Well, actually nothing" , this guy is as honest as the missisippi river is long, You gotta love these videos.

[@matt69savage-xe3ox]

Don’t stress too much over comments , half of them will be drunk, mad or trolling.

[@waywardshed9721]

What you call the German axe is a very very common splitter to see here in Australia, I find that design to be very effective with our hard woods like red gum and iron bark

[@jimkrueger212]

Love the video, if I should win, give it to some deserving young man, you choose, my wood splitting days are long past

[@jasqp17]

I'll take it from ya... 😛

[@scottspitler1443]

Did you ever do an in-depth look at the American fan style splitting axe? I just had a windstorm blow over 150 year old red oak here in Tennessee and would love to give that extra try if I can find one around here.

[@nathanwest2304]

the good ol days....when Wranglerstar was just Wranglerstar and not just some youtube reviewer....

[@kippconrad8173]

hey wranglerstar, kipp here in arkansas. I own a hybrid maul. absolutely amazing maul and have cut a lot of firewood with it. the best that money can buy.

[@agod5608]

Kipp Conrad if the hybrid was 6-8 pound with s longer handle it would be a maul. as it is it is just a grest splitting axe.

[@kippsaam91]

Kipp Conrad, besides me and my dad your the first person I've ever seen spell the name "kipp" with 2 p's

[@kippconrad8173]

That's cool, everyone always misspells it and puts one p. It used to bother me but now I shrug it off, lol

[@kippsaam91]

the same happens to me

[@stevenmike1878]

can you try the Estwing E3-FF4 4-Pound "Fireside Friend" Wood Splitting Axe/Maul with Shock Reduction Grip. just to see if its a good lil splitter

[@davidmorse8432]

I bought one of these little guys a couple weeks ago and like most of the stuff Estwing makes, it is high quality. I got it mostly to split wood for kindling and it works well for that. Too light to do primary splitting though. Get one, you will like it. The other face is like a baby sledge so you could use it for chainsaw wedges too.

[@jamesburns8247]

For 12 years I trained adult scouters in Axe Yard safety at our local BSA Council scout camp in NE Ohio and of the 7 axes, 5 knives and 4 saws I had only 1 maul and wedges to train with (all my own). If I was still an active trainer I believe I would acquire 2 more mauls to demonstrate with. Thank you for enlightening me.

[@johngerson7335]

Really like the "hybrid".

[@sbuck7146]

14:18 " I hit a knot, that's KNOT fair"

[@ghw1985]

he wood not make that joke lol

[@SemiReTired]

You noticed the bounce back is actually a good split, the next swing will separate the halves. its a power head

[@maureenquinn791]

As as 74 year old woman I could use a new splitter...your favourite new hybrid sounds great...couldn't take your grandads...what a treasure

[@ipbthunder]

did he all ready give an axe away.

[@wranglerstar]

+ipbthunder yes

[@ipbthunder]

ok thanks

[@bradynn7298]

+Wranglerstar Whats that music i watched the video lots of times but what song! And keep up the good work btw u should try to find some new techniques?

[@patfogarty1798]

ipbthunder

[@ipbthunder]

what?

[@eddiewilliam1193]

"Oak can't carry it's own weight". Guess I missed that class at Structural Engineering College. Video was interesting until you tried to bluff that one through. Lost me there.

[@justindowns1132]

Eddie William well you are supposed to use Douglas Fir on spans over 20 feet. I think he just means it’s better than oak for that use

[@Wassenhoven420]

yeah his wording was cryptic, but i think he ultimately meant oak cannot support its weight and whatever else over a certain length limit

[@justindowns1132]

Wassenhoven420 yeah. And maybe just not as efficient since oak is strong and heavy but Douglas is strong and lighter

[@Victor-sm6vr]

That Structural Engineering College looks like a good college: "See how that oak tree is standing there and not falling? That means that it can support its own weight. Tomorrow we learn the structural desing of the color blue."

[@kevinberry4581]

Nice job comparing the splitters. Love the Prandi axe s they look beautiful and well made.

[@b8894]

Really liked this video, been looking at axes and researching what to buy. I’m a total newbie. Thanks. Like your channel too

[@lennybruce1137]

Goodness, how wonderful. Please, I could really use the American Fan Splitter. Could you post a link to were a viewer could buy these axes? Thank you for your video.

[@komradeklutch6215]

I have one tree left on my property and I would never cut it down, but I still want one of these axes...

[@trebornesregrot]

Komrade Klutch time to plant!

[@JohnDavis-rb3nj]

Thanks for the great demo. I chose the hybrid #5

[@knifeaddict1014]

I’ve been following the channel for sometime now, you put me on these axes I currently have one on the way, the small frost axe can’t wait to get it!

[@scottbogger]

I would love the number 5 hybrid ax for splitting. Which one did you have your desig7? I am a bike builder and a woodsman . Enjoy your posts ,Thanks ! Scott P.

[@jimmievetor5008]

Enjoyed this video and the video of you unboxing the package of axes from Italy. Loved the two hatchets. I enjoy your videos.

[@russbyrd3221]

All Beautiful Mauls and Axes. Enjoy watching these videos

[@jackwatkins7382]

I really enjoyed video mr. Wranglerstar. Lordy lordy we never had anything like those when I growed up, at least if they did we didn't have none. We did have a double bit Axe and what Daddy used to call a a pole axe which was a single bit axe. But we did have a couple of different weight Sledge hammers and some various wedges. Boy I'll tell you what if we had about four of them wedge type axes I think it would have speeded up splitting poles tremendously! Well thank you sir have a good day

[@Hibbo89]

I found wranglestar destroying tools and just got sucked in. Spent most of last night watching the videos about the water pumps. Really enjoy the videos and the stories that just seem to come out of nowhere!

[@lewiskleinowjr6667]

Was more informative than a lot of videos I’ve watched gave a lot of information on different types and was very helpful to me to decide witch would be the best choice thank you

[@markmc2011]

Hi Cody. I did see this first time round but it came up in my feed and watched it again. I saw your comment about the bounce and wondered if you have seen Moses who splits big rounds with a Maul. Watch this video and a couple of his others - more recent ones. All v short. He seems to be ok with the bounce. cheers

[@makeitbetter.1402]

“Some goofball splitting wood on KZbin” Hahahaha! You killed me, yup, that’s why I’m here.

[@Byrkster]

There were so many times during this video, one could have said, "Thats What She Said!" Keep the great videos coming. !!!

[@streetballplayer100]

Man you're awesome!!! Love your comments while working and your sarcastic self criticism from time to time)))

[@leeetchells609]

Nice video . Have you ever tried the over the head swing from behind you?. The axe goes in a arc swing . You will get much more power into your swing with that technique. Cheers from northern england.

[@SuperThemunch]

Nice work , man I dont know why theres a soothing effect to watching your videos.

[@karlhoessel894]

I"ve been watching your site for about a year and I appreciate you knowledge of all things woods, farm and garden AND your thoroughness in commentary. The wood splitter demo was fine and I probably would go for the new hybrid, but any of those you used did the job. Thankyou for your care and shared insights. Karl Hoessel, the UP of Michigan,

[@kelloughs3]

liked the short handled #5 hybrid for surer, real enjoy your practical quality in hand tools.

[@chriswilder100]

Great information I'm just starting in the forestry game . I purchased 50 acres in Kentucky of forest that's been badly neglected for a couple decades ..thank you for your videos I do learn a lot from them .

[@yrdGBA]

Nothing more satisfying than splitting wood by hand with a quality ax. Great videos

[@michaelmartin4273]

I sure would love to try that Spanish style maul. Thank you for your work. I enjoy your enthusiasm for your crafts.

[@SgtMantis]

How do you feel about Helko Werk products? Overpriced or worth it for the quality? I have their Hindland Alex and their pack axe and they're both great. Now looking for a maul and thinking I can find one that's a little more mundane.

[@danmahoney8106]

What kind of wood stove do you recommend for a one cord a year user? I’m in need of replacing my pot belly stove and have 800 square feet to heat. Your opinion would be much appreciated. I don’t have much money to spend, but I’ll buy the best I can afford to avoid having to replace the stove for a couple of years. Please enter me in your maul give away. The hybrid seems to split best #5.

[@joshuajohnson4396]

I love how you can watch the wood Crack through out the top when Grand dad's bounced

[@macky73]

Great show you are very knowledgeable and versatile in everything you do thanks for sharing all your talents

[@macky73]

#5

[@seanschwendemann7151]

Beautiful axes. Where can I by one also?

[@michigangundogoutdoors9234]

I have the German maul lol I named it the Bismarck it’s “ beard” designed for standing blocks up right it’s my favorite I do have the newest one you have it’s very nice I’ve found that it doesn’t hold an edge very long

[@ago1270]

Nice video, great knowledge. I like his pants, they are fantastic, rough, who can say the brand?

[@TomBennett1]

How do I get any one of those I really want to get the hybrid axe if you would be able to let me know how to get one I'd appreciate it if you would.