Fiskars New 8 lb. Splitting Maul

Looks cool and industrial, albeit a bit unromantic. How do the longer Fiskars handles transmit vibration?
 
It apparently has an anti-vibration collar on it that's supposed to dampen shock. No clue how well that works, though.
 
I filled my X27 handle with expandable foam and it dampens shock well. Never used it much in it's stock form. Looks like this one has additional provisions for that.
 
Always something new-fangled for those folks flush with cash and wanting whatever looks like the most modern and flashy technology. Beauty of breaking one of these is you get to go out and buy another one instead of having to face the effort and drudge of learning to rehaft the old clunker that grandpa never seemed to be able to destroy or wear out.
 
300Six said:
Always something new-fangled for those folks flush with cash and wanting whatever looks like the most modern and flashy technology. Beauty of breaking one of these is you get to go out and buy another one instead of having to face the effort and drudge of learning to rehaft the old clunker that grandpa never seemed to be able to destroy or wear out.
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300Six said:
Always something new-fangled for those folks flush with cash and wanting whatever looks like the most modern and flashy technology. Beauty of breaking one of these is you get to go out and buy another one instead of having to face the effort and drudge of learning to rehaft the old clunker that grandpa never seemed to be able to destroy or wear out.
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That's my problem with fiskars. Even anormal fiberglass handle is replaceable, but not with their design. The handle is the selling point, and if it breaks, you have to buy a full axe/maul. Brilliant marketing, not good engineering.
 
BG_Farmer said:
That's my problem with fiskars. Even anormal fiberglass handle is replaceable, but not with their design. The handle is the selling point, and if it breaks, you have to buy a full axe/maul. Brilliant marketing, not good engineering.
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To my understanding, if the handle breaks Fiskars replaces it for free.
 
The intent of the thread was not to compare synthetic vs. wood handles or modern gizmos vs vintage gimmicks like splitters with levers ...

Most people that have used the X27 with an open mind have recognized that it is a great splitter for its weight. With Fiskars established reputation with the X27 the question was posed if anyone had experience with their heavier maul? Just clarifying the intent of the thread in case it wasn't clear ... :D

I herd tell at une time even da shape of grandpap's old hunk of tapered steel wif dose fartin" beanpole handuls was one uv dem new fangled thingys fer peoples which cudn't schplitt wud wid uh real man's axe!
 
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BG_Farmer said:
That's my problem with fiskars. Even anormal fiberglass handle is replaceable, but not with their design. The handle is the selling point, and if it breaks, you have to buy a full axe/maul. Brilliant marketing, not good engineering.
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For me it's the opposite, the fact that it uses a synthetic handle turns me off of them for the most part.
The only one I'd ever have would be their smallest hatchet because I think it'd make a good hand held splitting wedge to hit with a baton.
 
I honestly can't wait to try one. The x27 is very efficient and durable. I have tried axes from maine wedge patterns, flat head fire axes, double bits with a wrist twist, Daytons, Michigan, rafting, ranging from 3 to 6 lbs. For me on my wood up to 20" diameter, and 18" long the x27 does 99% of it no problem and has for dozens of cords and several years. For that 1% the x27 struggles with the new maul may be just the ticket.
 
If you buy a good fiberglass handled maul the replacements should be very rare. I have a 6# fiberglass handled maul which I have had for over 20 years. It has overstrike protection and has the right balance of shock absorption and energy transfer. I like it better than my two traditional wooden handled mauls. I have an axe eye 6# maul and a sledge eye 8# maul ... both of which are occasionally used. I also have a Condor wood handled German Splitting axe with ears and I like it also for some types of wood. Its wood handles only for me on axes ... but for splitting mauls I prefer my fiberglass handled maul to any other maul I've tried to date. I alternate between it and my Fiskars X27 depending on the type of wood I'm splitting. Sometimes the blunter profile is better and sometimes the sharper profile is preferred.

A Fiskars maul is not needed but I'm still considering it ... I enjoy efficient splitting and this looks like a good one.
 
thunderstick said:
The intent of the thread was not to compare synthetic vs. wood handles. . .

Just clarifying the intent of the thread in case it wasn't clear ... :D
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Seemed perfectly clear to me from the OP:
thunderstick said:
Anyone have any experience with Fiskars 8 lb. splitting maul? . . .
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Unfortunately, I don't have any experience to share, but would be interested to hear what actual users have to say.

Bob
 
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