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Gransfors Bruk Splitting Maul 31.50 Inch Wood Splitting Axe, 450
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Brand | Gransfors Bruks |
Product Dimensions | 31.5"L x 5.5"W |
Handle Material | Leather,Steel,Wood |
Color | Brown and silver |
Head Type | Splitting Maul |
About this item
- 5 1/2 ib. Head
- Length with handle: 80 cm (31.5”)
- Weight: 3,2 kg (7 lb)
- Sheath in vegetable-tanned leather
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Brand | Gransfors Bruks |
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Product Dimensions | 31.5"L x 5.5"W |
Handle Material | Leather,Steel,Wood |
Color | Brown and silver |
Head Type | Splitting Maul |
Item Weight | 2771 Grams |
Style | Splitting Maul |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Included Components | Axe, sheath |
Item Weight | 6.11 pounds |
Manufacturer | Drake Off Road Tools |
ASIN | B000WIOE7A |
Item model number | Drake Off Road Tools |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #143,710 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #169 in Gardening Axes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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The Gransfors Splitting Maul can be used for splitting very thick and knotty chunks of wood. It is forged and ground to a concave, quite thin blade at the bit. The axe cuts quickly and easily into the wood and then effectively splits it as the broader section pushes apart the wood. Its weight and sturdy poll with bevelled corners make the maul perfect for striking a wedge. Otherwise, the design is similar to the Larger Splitting Axe, but with a slightly longer poll. The handle has a protective steel collar below the axe head and circular grooves towards the end for an extra firm grip. The Splitting Maul is the heaviest axe produced by Gränsfors Bruk. Comes with English language Axebook.
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Customers like the quality, sharpness and design of the splitting maul. For example, they say it's a well made tool, it splits wood fine and is a great addition to any woodworking collection. Customers are also impresseded with the space, weight and composition. However, they have mixed opinions on the value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tool. They say it is a high-quality made tool and a work of art. They also mention that the quality is immediately recognizable as soon as they pick it up. Customers also say that the tool is unmatched and is made by actual artisans. They mention that it is highly functional and beautiful.
"...The metal guard around the maul handle was interesting, a very welcomed practical guard, because I can lay claim to a goof up or two when splitting..." Read more
"...The Gransfors Bruks (GB) 450 maul has a beautifully forged, well shaped and sharpened 5½ lbs. head...." Read more
"...So.... If you're a newbie, learn the craft with an alternative, well built tool that will be your 'first car' so to speak...." Read more
"...I probably had, but this is light years ahead in overall quality of construction, materials and service, and will be passed on to my grandkids to..." Read more
Customers like the splitting of the wood with the maul. They say it's the best splitting maul they've ever used, it splits wood fine, and it'll make splitting wood enjoyable. The geometry and razor edge of the maw make it crisply and easy to use. Customers also mention that the mauled has more splitting power than older mauls, and feels more like a splitting axe.
"...Do to the head design on the Maul, its been great for splitting...." Read more
"...head fool you! For me, this maul package actually has much more splitting power than my older mauls...." Read more
"...It swings beautifully with its balance and it splits crisply with its geometry and its razor edge...." Read more
"...Has a built in metal handle guard. The design of the axe makes chopping wood very easy and you utilize far less energy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shape of the tool. They mention that it is a beautiful maul, with a very keen cutting edge. Customers also appreciate the craftsmanship and the attention to detail.
"...The font is pretty big, so easy to read. Has a few high quality Black and White images.. quite a few illustrations in the book as well...." Read more
"...head. The hickory handle is also well shaped and fits well into my hands. The grooved handle is an added bonus...." Read more
"...are the tell tale signs of a crafted forge, to the beautifully finished and fitted handle; from the pride of the forgers' initials, to the branding..." Read more
"...Very sharp, but rarely gets stuck. The head geometry is very well though out. Really a pleasure to work with." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the ax. They mention that it is very sharp out of the box, sharpens up razor sharp, and holds an edge like you wouldn't believe. Some mention that the axe is the sharpest splitting axe/maul they have ever owned. The steel collar is a nice touch, and the handle has a very nice grain all the way down.
"...Anyways, looking at the handle, it had a very nice grain all the way down. I'm not a pro but I've heard that's a sign of quality...." Read more
"...Bruks (GB) 450 maul has a beautifully forged, well shaped and sharpened 5½ lbs. head...." Read more
"...Even on arrival, it DID look as nice as I'd hoped... and it WAS razor sharp... and the metal LOOKED pretty good overall... but it wasn't until I..." Read more
"...It's like using a sharp axe in soft wood. Very sharp, but rarely gets stuck. The head geometry is very well though out...." Read more
Customers find the space of the wood splitting maul to be large, fun, and easy to use. They also say it's sharp and allows them to get hours of time before fatigue.
"...The head geometry is very well though out. Really a pleasure to work with." Read more
"...The weight is a pleasure to use and allows me to get hours of time before I fatigue...." Read more
"...up this maul and I told her it was worth every penny and a pleasure to work with...." Read more
"...The balance is very good on this, it is a joy to swing. The fit and finish on the maul were top notch, everything was tight and straight...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the product. They mention that it is well-balanced, and not too heavy. Some customers also mention that the product is light and easy to control.
"...This thing is awesome. It is light, easy to control, and super sharp, which is unusual for most mauls...." Read more
"...This is by far the best axe I have ever used. The weight is good not too heavy. Has a built in metal handle guard...." Read more
"...It's relatively lightweight means I can swing it all day and not be so sore I can't move at the end...." Read more
"...This maul is considerably lighter than my old maul, and it feels more like a splitting axe compared to the 8lb...." Read more
Customers like the composition of the home furniture and decor. They say it's perfectly balanced and holds a great edge.
"...The grooved handle is an added bonus. The entire maul is well balanced and feels good to use...." Read more
"...It's very well balanced, nearly razor sharp from the maker and is not the huge heavy club you get from the hardware store...." Read more
"...The balance is very good on this, it is a joy to swing. The fit and finish on the maul were top notch, everything was tight and straight...." Read more
"...It is so sharp that despite the weight (although very well balanced) this could be used to fell trees...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention that it's expensive but well worth the money, while others say that they're not impressed with the price or quality of the item received.
"...Seems like a quality tool. Worth the money so far...." Read more
"...Less expensive, less ache when you mar it up, and teaches you appreciation when you're ready to move up to a classic... When your skills have..." Read more
"...Expensive - yes of course. But to me, worth every penny." Read more
"...me how I felt about picking up this maul and I told her it was worth every penny and a pleasure to work with...." Read more
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My initial run with this Splitting Maul is good. When I got the Maul undug from its well packed tomb; which I'm grateful for that. (My Maul was either sold by Amazon themselves or it was sold for the customer by amazon) Anyways, when I got this tool out of its packaging, that's what she said?.. .
I noticed it had a VERY KEEN cutting edge.. I was like, "I wonder if I can shave my arm hair off with this? It looks sharp enough." And all be danged, I never expected to remove hair with a maul, but that was how sharp it arrived. I'm not saying that you'll get that level of sharpness when yours arrives, because this product is produced in quantity,but that's some attention to detail!
Anyways, looking at the handle, it had a very nice grain all the way down. I'm not a pro but I've heard that's a sign of quality.
The Maul head was very secure on the handle. Great sign!
The balance, weight ratio to length of the handle seemed pretty good.
The actual area on the handle that you would hold, Gransfors Bruks worked in some small but noticeable gripping ridges, or ripples.. (I'm not sure what to call it exactly) Make's holding securely to the maul, when your in full swing, a bit easier. So that's always a good thing!
The metal guard around the maul handle was interesting, a very welcomed practical guard, because I can lay claim to a goof up or two when splitting logs (with a no name old splitting maul)..one of those those goof ups where, you hit the wedge and something moves on you and the handle of your maul ends up kissing the wedge your using to split a difficult log.. yeah those are never fun. So it's a nice well thought addition.
What arrived on or with the Splitting maul, was a leather guard for the maul head. And 'The Axe Book' which I have only glanced through.
The book seems to give a run down on the current company's leadership view on things related to there craft. Gives some advice on maintaining your splitting maul. It also shows different types of axes. The book is 5x5 inches or there about, and maybe 1/4" thick. The font is pretty big, so easy to read. Has a few high quality Black and White images.. quite a few illustrations in the book as well.
The most important thing in the book though, is probably the fact it mentions a '20 year guarantee'... if my ISP had given me a guarantee 20 years ago that I'd have fiber internet service today, well I'd have a quality internet connection by now! I guess mentioning that seems random,. . . Not really; where I'm going with this, is the fact.. It's RARE to have that kind of guarantee with a tool today, or 20 years ago! Even if you spend quite a bit of money. You might get a 5 year guarantee if your lucky! Also your ISP is just going to spout nonsense about how you don't want faster and better quality internet service for decades..because can't is easier to say than can, because with can, you have to think!
This is my knee jerk reaction with limited usage. Seems like a quality tool. Worth the money so far.
I'll try to remember to give an update on how this splitting maul is holding up after more usage.
Update: March 2018
So I've had this 5-1/2 pound splitting maul awhile now, and it's gotten a LOT of usage, from splitting wild cherry, to oak, and locust, and maple... I also bought one of Gransfors Bruks "Wedges" as well around the time that I bought this 5-1/2lb splitting maul. I have not had to use the Splitting wedge at all so far. I've purely used the maul. The widest wood I have split, with this maul, has probably been 20" wide.. Any bigger & unless your a body builder, I think physics would just be working against you.
Do to the head design on the Maul, its been great for splitting.This 5-1/2lb maul vs the 8lb maul my father uses, I seem more productive with this lighter maul. PLUS this maul has a better designed head, the angles are sharper, so it REALLY bites into the wood and splits in one action. Where as I got more resistance with the 8lb maul, do to the head design, it was just too blunt shaped.
I'm still tickled with my purchase. I've been trying to take care of my tool so it takes care of me. I did screw up once over my two years of usage, & that metal collar around the handle worked really really well.
I agree with the previous comments of praise. This maul is truly a work of art. I proudly hang it up on my workshop wall when not in use.
I have been splitting firewood for 35+ years with an old conventional 8 lbs. maul, an old 12 lbs. "Monster Maul" and a few inexpensive iron wedges. All have served me well through the years. However as I enter into my 60s, my upper body just "isn't what it used to be". The old 12 lbs. monster maul especially has become a little tougher for me to swing effectively.
After using this maul and the GB splitting wedge 460 for a month or so to split about a cord of oak wood, I will offer the following comments.
The Gransfors Bruks (GB) 450 maul has a beautifully forged, well shaped and sharpened 5½ lbs. head. The hickory handle is also well shaped and fits well into my hands. The grooved handle is an added bonus. The entire maul is well balanced and feels good to use. It is obvious the GB folks put some thought, pride and individual attention into the making of this piece. This is NOT some inexpensive, mass produced piece found at your typical home improvement store.
Don't let that smaller 5½ lbs. head fool you! For me, this maul package actually has much more splitting power than my older mauls. I can generate more maul head speed for more power. It is basic physics. Energy = Mass Times Velocity Squared. In other words; if the velocity is doubled, the resultant energy delivered is quadrupled. Simple, effective and satisfying wood splitting is achieved - no gimmicks. There is also a metal collar below the maul head to protect the hickory handle against over strikes. Yes, it protects well - I over struck a few rounds!
The only very minor drawback is if the wood round is large or stubborn and will not split, the GB head sticks deep in the wood, but removal is not difficult. Just go at it again and the round will eventually split. The old monster mauls will simply bounce back. The reason is the GB head is sharpened and angled more acutely than the more traditional wood splitting mauls. Solution for the big, tough, hard to split rounds - team the GB maul up with the also high quality GB splitting wedge 460 or two, and you will have a beautiful arsenal of wood splitting tools. If taken care of with good common sense, they should last a lifetime. Expensive - yes of course. But to me, worth every penny.
I agree with the previous comments of praise. This maul is truly a work of art. I proudly hang it up on my workshop wall when not in use.
I have been splitting firewood for 35+ years with an old conventional 8 lbs. maul, an old 12 lbs. "Monster Maul" and a few inexpensive iron wedges. All have served me well through the years. However as I enter into my 60s, my upper body just "isn't what it used to be". The old 12 lbs. monster maul especially has become a little tougher for me to swing effectively.
After using this maul and the GB splitting wedge 460 for a month or so to split about a cord of oak wood, I will offer the following comments.
The Gransfors Bruks (GB) 450 maul has a beautifully forged, well shaped and sharpened 5½ lbs. head. The hickory handle is also well shaped and fits well into my hands. The grooved handle is an added bonus. The entire maul is well balanced and feels good to use. It is obvious the GB folks put some thought, pride and individual attention into the making of this piece. This is NOT some inexpensive, mass produced piece found at your typical home improvement store.
Don't let that smaller 5½ lbs. head fool you! For me, this maul package actually has much more splitting power than my older mauls. I can generate more maul head speed for more power. It is basic physics. Energy = Mass Times Velocity Squared. In other words; if the velocity is doubled, the resultant energy delivered is quadrupled. Simple, effective and satisfying wood splitting is achieved - no gimmicks. There is also a metal collar below the maul head to protect the hickory handle against over strikes. Yes, it protects well - I over struck a few rounds!
The only very minor drawback is if the wood round is large or stubborn and will not split, the GB head sticks deep in the wood, but removal is not difficult. Just go at it again and the round will eventually split. The old monster mauls will simply bounce back. The reason is the GB head is sharpened and angled more acutely than the more traditional wood splitting mauls. Solution for the big, tough, hard to split rounds - team the GB maul up with the also high quality GB splitting wedge 460 or two, and you will have a beautiful arsenal of wood splitting tools. If taken care of with good common sense, they should last a lifetime. Expensive - yes of course. But to me, worth every penny.
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でもさすがに重さがあり、長時間は出来ませんが良かったです。
Der Spalthammer hat eine Gesamtlänge von 78 cm.
Das Kopfgewicht müsste bei etwa 2,5 kg liegen.
Gekauft habe ich den Spalthammer weil mir mein Ochsenkopf (Big Ochs) Spalthammer im Dauereinsatz zu schwer wird bzw. ich für diese Maße etwas zu klein bin.
Die Schmiedearbeit des Kopfes erscheint mir makellos.
Nach etlichen zerlegten Klötzern war die Schärfe noch so hoch, dass mit einer schrägen Bewegung die Haare am Arm wegrasiert waren!
Der Hickory- Stiehl ist geölt und nicht lackiert wie bei manchen weniger qualifizierten Herstellern. Am unteren Ende ist er geriffelt um ein abrutschen zu vermeiden. Mir erscheint der Stiel im Durchmesser fast schon zu dünn obwohl ich keine großen Hände habe.
Der Stielschutz wirkt gegen den von Ochsenkopf ziemlich klein, ist aber vielleicht auch ausreichend.
Die Balance und Treffsicherheit sind sehr gut.
Lederschutz für die Schneide auch sehr gut.
Leider konnte ich den Spalthammer bisher nur bei Kiefernholz (astig) ausprobieren. Bei einer Länge oberhalb von 40cm bis 60cm hängt er die Fiskars X 25 klar ab. Kostet aber auch etwas mehr Kraft. Der Durchmesser spielte bei mir keine Rolle. Ab 40cm Länge abwärts ist die Fiskars schneller und ermüdungsärmer. Leider muß ich sagen, daß der Kunststoffstiel von Fiskars die Vibrationen auf die Handgelenke bei mir besser absorbiert.
Sehr gut gefallen hat mir das beigefügte "Buch der Äxte"! Hieraus kann wirklich Jeder noch was dazu lernen!
Gespannt bin ich, wie lange der dünne Hickory- Stiehl bei mir halten wird? 5 Jahre wären gut, bei 10 Jahren oder mehr, ziehe ich den Hut!
Fazit: Für etwa mittelgroße Männer von mittlerer Statur aus meiner Sicht, sehr zu empfehlen! Für mich bis auf den Stiehl unverwüstlich, je nach Nutzung.
Wer sehr groß und sehr kräftig ist, sollte den "Big Ochs" von Ochsenkopf nehmen. Der ist unverwüstlich, aber für durchschnittlich große Nutzer zu lang und zu schwer!
Das von einigen Rezensenten beschriebene Steckenbleiben im Holz hatte ich bei meinem Spalthammer nicht mehr. Scheinbar hat der Hersteller schon auf diese Problematik reagiert und die Wangen verändert.
Leider ist mir der Stiel schon nach 7 Monaten bei einem Fehlschlag gebrochen! Ich hatte es befürchtet! Die Fiskars x25 ist hier wesentlich zäher! In mehr als 5 Jahren hatte ich viele Fehlschläge. Aber der Kunststoffstiehl steckt alles weg, ohne Beschädigungen!
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