Thread: A word to the wise. Quality axes

Originally Posted by rotto

Have any of you fulla's got the large splitting axe? Had a look at one this morning and wasn't entirely convinced. Nice looking axe but didn't have much weight to it and had a rather slim blade. Quite the opposite to an american(?) maul. Looks like it would get jammed quite easily in some of the knottier stuff. Thought I'd ask on here before I forked out for one.

@rotto For a splitting maul, I would recommend a HELKO, available at Blade Master in Auckland.
Pick your weight 1.7kg head or 2.8kg.
Wood handle is better than glass as it absorbs more vibration. Steel handle protector means you shouldn't break the handle if you over strike.
I have the heavier one and its a great piece of kit.

https://www.blademaster.co.nz/shop/S...Axe/13576.html
https://www.blademaster.co.nz/shop/S...Axe/13578.html