Help me pick a maul....

Looks like a high quality piece of equipment for a good price.

 

Yup I thought so too. Several others on here have one & are pleased with it. Hand forged by Hults Bruks for Husqvarna,head weighs 2500 grams (around 5.5 pounds). Thought about a Granfors Bruks or Wetterlings maul,but didn't want to go that much.

For the difference I can get another vintage saw project,some more saw parts or something else for my shop.

 

Good way of thinking. I don't need the fanciest or most expensive, it's the quality.

 

Well,
I ended up getting the Stihl branded Oxhead (Oschenkopf). It was cheaper at the local hardware than anywhere online. After watching some videos with the X27, I noticed it got stuck a lot more than I am used to with my splitting mauls. I have only swung it a few times so the jury is still out. An extra factor is that I started bucking my logs longer now that I am cutting for my Ideal Steel. I will need to go toe to toe with my somewhat broken Collins Maul and see which is better. I hope I didn't spend 2-3 times the price for something that may not work as well..... I might have to borrow a friend's X27 and do a comparison.

 

I sometimes cannot split wood that is too long like you said. I don't think it's the maul. Probably my lack of swing.

 

Is the handle on your old maul(s) not replaceable? You seem to be happy with the way they were and have been performing. This would be a simple and cheapest fix to your situation.

 

not sure.... I will have to find out.

 

It should be. Post a pic of the eye if you get a chance.

 

A company in Austria called Muller makes a high quality splitting maul in six different weights, from 2kg (4.4lb.) to 5kg (11lb.) in head weight; this variety should cater to the requirements of most people.
They are worth a look.
http://www.mueller-hammerwerk.at/en/catalogue-2013.html

 

I'd go with the one on the right.