I recently got a wood stove for our house and have been out cutting a bunch of fire wood. I got a fiber glass handle 8 lb maul from Homedepot and I am able to split about 3 cords before I break it. I am on my second one and already see that it will be gone in another cord. I am not banging the handle, just using it normal. I was thinking of getting the all steel 15 lb maul but think that will tear up my arm with vibration. So I might go wood handle and just get replacement handles. I don't remember going through wood handles as much as the fiberglass ones. Problem with the fiber glass is I cant just replace the handle. I cant afford a splitter right now and I don't mind hand splitting. Anyways need something that will LAST. Anyone have any suggestions? What works for you?