Fiskars Pro IsoCore Maul - 2.5-Pound Wood Splitter for Small Size Logs and Kindling with Shock-Absorbing Handle - Black/Orange

If you cut wood and need to split what you've cut like I do then you have got to get one of these !!! I have cut my own wood for use at home during the winter for 30 years. Up until 2 months ago I have always split the 8" up to 24" diameter logs (Oak, Hickory, Ash, Maple, etc) with a double sided splitting axe and could get through 95% of what I hauled back home without too much trouble (roughly 2 cords of wood minimum per season). I debated on getting a log splitter but those can get expensive and are yet another machine to maintain, let alone find space to store it. I thought I'd give this Fiskars 8 lb splitting maul a shot and WOW am I ever glad I did !!! I was a little concerned when it arrived that swinging this thing was going to wear me out as it's got a heavy head and feel to it. I'm only 5' 7" tall and 145lbs. It's quite the opposite of what I thought it was going to be like after I split 6 big 20" diameter Ash rounds and then another 10 Oak rounds about 18" in diameter. This thing -almost effortlessly- splits some of the biggest pieces of wood I've ever split with less effort than I would have exerted with my old double sided splitting axes. I wouldn't suggest trying to split Sycamore but so far there is nothing I've swung this thing at that it hasn't been able to split apart with ease. I only wish I'd bought it 5 years ago !!! Get the 8lb maul over the smaller one, you WILL NOT regret it. I've always enjoyed splitting wood and with this Fiskars 8 lb maul I still enjoy it and look forward to spending a couple hours getting these 150+lb log rounds turned into useable size logs. I'd give this 6 stars if I could. The anti-vibration handle and riveted head to the handle make this a long term no maintenance (no handle replacements needed) tool that will last for years to come.

This is a solid upgrade for the Fiskars 36 inch X27 Super Splitting Axe that i have been using for years. It has quite a bit more heft to it so does wear your out quicker but has much more force driving into the the wood and a broader head it you are hitting a splitting awl with it. I still like the x27 but use this when I have larger rounds, need to use it as a sledge hammer. Construction and durability appears to be similar quality to the X27 I have and I feel this offers an excellent value over all and would recommend it to anyone looking for a general purpose wood splitting maul.

I was going to return it because it felt too heavy with weight distribution out of balance, but I tried it out and love it! It takes less swing effort than my lighter-weight one to cut through weeds and is handy for lifting/moving rocks in the way.

I've already spent many hours of use digging through limestone to plant trees on our property and this pickaxe/hoe combo is very solid. The balance is great and is as comfortable as can be expected. For the price this is probably the best value on the market.

Honestly, I don't have another one to compare it to but it worked great for me; then consider the price. It splits wood. Buying a powered log splitter for the job I had would have been quite the waste of money.

Nice size but need to sharpen the dull blade.

A few years ago I lost a wooden mallet while disassembling a full sized deck. Ever since then I've preferred high visibility tools. Hell, even my bath towels are orange. This is my first and I imagine my last maul. Thank you.

Little heavier than my previous splitting maul, but the results far “outweigh” this!! I tried it while helping a friend fall a big fir, he’s been using his Fiskars splitter for years. After just a few swings this was splitting 2 ft rounds like wet Alder. I was amazed. But I shouldn’t have been, I carry a small 24” fiskars axe in my truck for emergencies that swings easy and cuts cleanly, and use Fiskars trimming shears for my roses. Fiskars is a well respected name, and this splitting maul is another true testimony to their strong brand name.Buy it, try it, then swear by it.