3765LM Razorsharp 6.5lb Log Splitting Maul

I bought 6bl axe to split logs for fire use. my experience is not the best in using the axe. The axe (metal part) is heavy duty I liked but the wooden handle is not as good as I expected and It brake after 30 minute use and I had to replace it with stronger tree branch.

The head initially appeared and fealt tight but loosened up after about 25 strikes. The handle wiggles in the head. Before using it I treated the handle head with BLO 3 times and the used paste wax for additional protection. Now I have it soaking in a bucket with BLO and will let it soak for at least two weeks. Don't know if replacement handles are available. Before the wiggle became noticable I was very pleased with the maul's performance, feel and balance. I have several mauls and this one seemed like it was the the best of the bunch as I was getting 2 shot clean splits on 15"-17" rounds. If the head tightens up then 5 stars. If not, I suppose I could try shimming it....? Update: The head is now tight and I really like this maul.

Got it today, May 6 2025. Handle seems good and sturdy, head is firmly attached. Split some very knotty 16-18 inch rounds of pine and it worked great. Gave it some good hard strikes and held up fine. Will update if any issues present themselves but so far, perfect score.

Esta excelente el peso y el mango, muy buen producto, suoer recomendado

Looking at some of the other reviews on this Splitting Maul, I have to wonder if the reviewers actually have any clue as to what a maul is for and how to look after tools. I bought this one months ago to replace one I gave to a friend in need. The bit is good quality, the grind is appropriate for a maul, the wedge and key are fitted well, the shaft is good quality and the grain is in the correct orientation. The first thing I did with it was strip the lacquer from the shaft using a cabinet scraper and doused it liberally five days in a row with boiled linseed oil. Something I always do with new wood handles and shafts. It has now split about twenty cords without a problem "quite a lot of it Oak". I don't intend missing the split and breaking the shaft. I don't intend soaking it in water, I don't intend letting it go rusty, and I don't intend lending it to someone who lacks the finer skills of quality tool handling and care. I do expect to give the bit, the odd touch with a file now and again, just to keep it sharp. And I do intend re-dousing the shaft with oil every six months to protect the wood and keep the bit nice and tight. This is a splitting maul, not a felling axe. It has a wood shaft that will last decades if properly used and cared for. A bad workman always blames his tools. I can't find any problems with this Maul.

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