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Husqvarna 32" Wooden Splitting Maul
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Brand | Husqvarna |
Product Dimensions | 32.28"L x 9.06"W |
Handle Material | Hickory,Leather,Steel,Wood |
Color | Black |
Head Type | Splitting Maul |
About this item
- Designed for splitting chunks of wood and poll is designed for driving splitting wedges
- Hardened striking face in the neck and can therefore be used as a sledge or in combination with a splitting Wedge
- Includes a leather edge cover
- Head is attached to a hickory shaft using both a wooden and Steel Wedge to secure fastening
- Only sledge axes can withstand use as a sledgehammer
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Product information
Brand | Husqvarna |
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Product Dimensions | 32.28"L x 9.06"W |
Handle Material | Hickory,Leather,Steel,Wood |
Color | Black |
Head Type | Splitting Maul |
Item Weight | 6.8 Pounds |
Style | 32" Wooden Splitting Maul |
Blade Material | Wooden,Steel |
Included Components | Axe |
Blade Length | 6.6 Centimeters |
Item Weight | 6.8 pounds |
Manufacturer | Husqvarna |
ASIN | B004WJ1NYW |
Item model number | 576926601 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #91,805 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #101 in Gardening Axes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Husqvarna provides a wide range of wooden axes for different kinds of work. These axes are forged in Sweden from Swedish axe steel with a consistently high quality. With good maintenance, your axe will last for a long time. Don't store in too warm conditions, since the handle might Shrink. Always dry of dirt & moisten before putting the axe cover on. If the axe is put away for a longer time, grease it to prevent rust.
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Customers like the value, size, and sharpness of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that it's a great value from a quality manufacturer, that it fits perfectly, and that it takes an edge well. They also appreciate appearance, performance, and quality. However, some customers have different opinions on handle and weight.
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Customers like the quality of the axe. They mention that the steel is of very good quality, the hafting is of good quality and feels solid. The steel holds an edge well and really hogs pieces off of the edge of dry boards. The handle is perfectly grained Hickory and the steel of the head is extremely hard. The wood grain is pleasing and straight, and it retains the edge real well.
"...for grain patterns to make any difference, as long as the wood is good quality, which this seems to be.The bad: Not much...." Read more
"...It looks great and feels solid. The wedge and pinning of the head was a bit off to one side, but I don't care...." Read more
"really good axe, mine had vertical grain, good hang, more robust sheath than i got from gransfors, and really good steel, carved many things out of..." Read more
"...is of the same quality, but my impression is that the steel is of very good quality...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the outdoor recreation product. They say that it takes an edge well, is easy to sharpen, and produces nice clean cuts. The edge bites deep and easy, and it has a slim profile. It is a joy to carve with, making smooth, deep cuts with excellent control. It will cut easily through sapwood, but once you get to a big chunk of heartwood, it may not be able to cut through it.
"...First, the good details: Mine came very sharp right out of the box, not quite shaving sharp, but close enough for a hatchet...." Read more
"...forge make the heads and they are really nice, great steel and tempered very well. this axe may be the best bang for the buck right now" Read more
"...The head is made of forged steel and is easy to sharpen. The handle is of high quality and has a good shape...." Read more
"...But this hatchet has a slim profile and cuts nicely too.As I write this I have my Husqvarna next to my GB Light Forrest Axe...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the axe. They mention that it's a cutting axe that excels at that task, is seemingly flawless, and works great for small cutting. The length of the product is perfect for small cuts such as limbing and cutting the wood. The working edge is decent, and the sheath works just fine. Overall, this axe is strong, powerful, durable, and reliable.
"...It works perfectly as is and would only take a bit of careful sharpening to make it look perfect as well...." Read more
"...Already it performs very well for me and the tasks assigned to it...." Read more
"really good axe, mine had vertical grain, good hang, more robust sheath than i got from gransfors, and really good steel, carved many things out of..." Read more
"...to this or if I was just one of the lucky few, but mine is seemingly flawless...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that it is a great value from a quality manufacturer.
"This is a great hatchet for a great price...." Read more
"...They're cheap...." Read more
"...this axe may be the best bang for the buck right now" Read more
"...high end brands, I really think you will find this one to be an amazing value for a very well made hatchet." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the axe. They mention that the grain looks great, it has a very pleasing appearance, and is well-made. The head is shaped elegantly, and the edge has a great grind. The axe is rustic and durable, with a light touch of finish. It comes very sharp and the leather cover is also high quality.
"...the head i got was shaped elegantly and the poll was flat and the edge had a great grind and angle on it all i did was touch up the edge with a fine..." Read more
"...The handle on my specimen came with a tight and straight grain and the orientation was only slightly on an angle to the head of the hatchet...." Read more
"...Very smooth even grind on both sides, not polished to a mirror sheen, more like a brushed stainless look...." Read more
"...It has a very pleasing appearance, however, and was finished with an "acceptable" edge ground into the bit...." Read more
Customers like the size of the axe. They say it's halfway in between, not too narrow or wide, and fits perfectly. The axe is durable and stays perfectly in place with one snap. The slim profile and slim handle make it easy to carry. The length and heft of the product allows for it to get some work done, but still fits in the pocket. Overall, customers are happy with the size and performance of the outdoor recreation product.
"...It has enough length and heft to get some work done, but still fits in the camping gear like small hatchet...." Read more
"...of thick, darker brown leather (appears very durable) and stays perfectly in place with one snap. It has four heavy duty rivets on the leading edge...." Read more
"...shape and the heft of the head is just perfect and sheath fits perfect with no wiggle at all...." Read more
"...This hatchet is fitted with a nicely profiled hickory handle that is attached to the head using a wooden wedge and round metal wedge...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the felling axe. Some mention that the weight is excellent, perfect for the length, and works great for small cutting such as limbing. However, others say that it's too heavy, too big for backpacking, and too thin for its expected use.
"...It's manly enough to slam wedges fast and hang conveniently from my belt, yet light and small enough not get in the way of business...." Read more
"...a knife since its so hard but this axe with the thin blade and heavier weight just get the job done and carves with ease in the hardest woods i have...." Read more
"...It's too heavy for backpacking, but I stopped carrying hatchets in favor of a small folding saw, or nothing at all(except a good knife)...." Read more
"...The edge also remained sharp. There is also enough weight to the head to make chopping easier, although some may find that the shape of the bit is..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the handle. Some mention that it's nice, the quality of the handle is exceptional, and the head is hung expertly. However, others say that it was a little rough, awkward, and didn't appear to be finished.
"...It's manly enough to slam wedges fast and hang conveniently from my belt, yet light and small enough not get in the way of business...." Read more
"...A perfect piece of Hickory marred by poor finish work or sloppy handling. Minus another 1/2 star...." Read more
"...and oil the handle with tried and true linseed oil, the handle came nicely sanded and shaped perfectly, maybe a tiny bit on the thick side closer by..." Read more
"...The handle was wedged nicely with a quality round metal wedge driven right in the center of the eye to lock everything together...." Read more
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I think the weight is perfect but I don't plan on carrying it very far. It has enough length and heft to get some work done, but still fits in the camping gear like small hatchet. Smaller hatchets just aren't effective enough to make it worthwhile. It's too heavy for backpacking, but I stopped carrying hatchets in favor of a small folding saw, or nothing at all(except a good knife). This, like all hatchets of this design, shouldn't be used for heavy pounding, nor should one pound it through a log like a splitting maul. A solid steel hatchet, like an Estwing, might be more practical if you plan to use it that way.
First, the good details: Mine came very sharp right out of the box, not quite shaving sharp, but close enough for a hatchet. A razor sharp edge doesn't last long when you're chopping anyway. It also had straight grain running the length of the handle (as much as possible with the curve of the handle). It's not an extremely tight grain, but better than you'd expect for the price. I should also point out that these issues aren't as important on a short handled hatchet as they are on a long handled axe. Most people won't be putting enough stress on a hatchet handle for grain patterns to make any difference, as long as the wood is good quality, which this seems to be.
The bad: Not much. Mine came with a tiny burr at the very tip of the edge. I took it off with my fingernail, and a stone would remove any trace in about a second. I still haven't felt the need to do that. The grind on the edge isn't perfectly symmetrical, or uniform from bottom to top - it fades off toward the top corner, but that's just splitting hairs. It works perfectly as is and would only take a bit of careful sharpening to make it look perfect as well. The sheath is adequate for protecting the edge in a car. Mine won't fall off, but it could work its way off if you strapped the hatched to a backpack. I don't see a need to replace it.
I considered paying ~$140+ for a Gransfors Bruk or Hults Bruk but I'm glad I didn't. I feel like I got a Hults at a great bargain. I'm sure there are details that make the other better, but at $35 I'm not afraid to let someone else use this, pound a tent stake, or just use it like the camping hatchet that it is. And it still gives me that great feeling of using a beautiful, quality product that most cheaper hatchets can't.
Specifications: Overall length is 15-inches with a 1/4-inch of wood sticking out beyond the axe head. The head (eye length) is 2-1/8-inches, so this leaves 12-5/8-inches below the axe head to the end of the handle. From the cutting edge to the poll/butt (hammer end) the length is 5-7/8-inches. The widest part of the head (located in center of the eye/where handle goes through head) is 1-1/16-inches. Total weight with sheath is 2-lbs 4.5-ounces, and sheath weighs 1-ounce. The handle width where you expect to grip is 1-3/8-inches along the Husqvarna label side and 7/8" on the thinner side (90-degrees to the Husqvarna label axis).
Construction: Exactly as described with hickory handle, Husqvarna label printed on handle (as pictured vs. burnt into the wood) and "HAND FORGED MADE IN SWEDEN" with trademark stamped into head. It looks great and feels solid. The wedge and pinning of the head was a bit off to one side, but I don't care. It did slightly damage the appearance on the one side--splitting the wood a bit as it got too close to the edge, but I don't care providing the head stays firmly attached and doesn't wobble. At this point the head is solidly attached with zero slop. The edge came pretty dull and needs love, but then again, you're going to spend the next several days looking at it and caressing it without purpose anyway! So with a medium and fine stone and proper sharpening, this will cut paper like the best of hatchets.
Finish: The wood came fairly smooth with a thin (urethane?) coating. I sanded it the entire handle with 600-grit sandpaper and then applied boiled linseed oil. Not only does linseed oil protect the wood, but it's also good for protecting the iron from rusting as well. Of course after all this, the grip was smooth and bit slick (think rain, sweat...and dropping it from 50+ feet up), so I used some grip adhesive on the grip area prior to setting out to fell trees with a chainsaw.
As for the leather edge guard, it's made of thick, darker brown leather (appears very durable) and stays perfectly in place with one snap. It has four heavy duty rivets on the leading edge. Of course this is NOT a sheath for mounting to a belt. It's simply an edge guard for use in storage. If you want a quick and dirty axe holder, buy a hammer holder (and belt, if necessary) from Amazon or a local home improvement store. They're cheap. No axemen cover their axe head when out in the field, but we do maintain the tool--especially the cutting edge--which means proper sharpening and covering while in storage including keeping all the iron thinly oiled to prevent rust.
Intended use: When felling trees, I use this axe to delimb (when climbing) and to pound in felling wedges when cutting. It's manly enough to slam wedges fast and hang conveniently from my belt, yet light and small enough not get in the way of business. Mostly it stays put in the tool holder on my belt until needed. It's absolutely perfect for these tasks. Now, it being a hatchet, I'll throw it in the truck for camping, but I'd suggest a bigger axe for bucking which frankly should be left to a chainsaw (or bow saw if you're in manual mode). I'd try Husqvarna's 20" splitter axe if you plan on manually splitting logs. Then again, I prefer a good old sledge hammer and wedge if I'm in manual mode myself (sans hydraulic splitter). The handle does have printing to the effect it's not intended to be pounded as a wedge nor for hammering other steel like splitting wedges. Primarily, it's designed to chop (cut into) wood and pound plastic wedges, so again if you plan on splitting logs manually, try Husqvarna's 20" splitting axe that's designed to do this. Of course, with safety glasses and in a pinch, I'd use this hatchet to split a large log if it's all I had; however, I wouldn't fault the company/axe if I destroyed it using it for unintended purposes.
Conclusion: For $41.99 (+ free Prime shipping), it's a great hatchet. As for longevity, I'm confident it's good kit, but we'll have to wait and see how long it lasts. Already it performs very well for me and the tasks assigned to it. Comparatively, at a local store selling premium Granfors Bruks, the hatchet I shop-compared was $190. Nice looking but I couldn't justify the price difference for my intended use. Ultimately, this $42 Husqvarna is all this feller needs which leaves roughly $150 towards another $1,000+ chainsaw that cuts like magic and makes traditional felling/bucking look prehistoric.
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First off, the build quality of this hatchet is absolutely outstanding. The blade is incredibly sharp and sturdy, making light work of any task at hand. I've used it to chop firewood, and clear brush and it has yet to let me down.
The balance of the hatchet is simply perfect. With its ideal weight distribution, I can swing it with precision and control. It feels like an extension of my arm, allowing me to make accurate and efficient cuts every time. Plus, the ergonomic handle fits snugly in my hand, providing a comfortable and secure grip even during long hours of use.
Portability is key when it comes to outdoor tools, and this hatchet delivers. Weighing just a little over a pound, it's lightweight and compact enough to carry with ease. The included sheath is a thoughtful addition, allowing me to attach it to my belt or store it safely in my backpack. It's always there when I need it.
What I love most about this hatchet is its versatility. It tackles a wide range of tasks effortlessly. From splitting firewood to trimming branches, it handles everything like a champ. The sharp edge and well-designed blade geometry make quick work of any material, saving me time and effort.
Durability is another standout feature of this hatchet. It has endured rough handling, extreme weather conditions, and countless swings without showing any signs of wear. The blade holds its edge remarkably well, requiring only occasional sharpening.
In conclusion, if you're an outdoor enthusiast looking for a top-notch hatchet, this is a must-have tool. Its superior build quality, perfect balance, ergonomic design, and impressive durability make it worth every penny. Whether you're camping, hiking, or working on outdoor projects, this hatchet will exceed your expectations. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Reviewed in Spain on August 1, 2023