Longer shaft on Fiskars splitting maul?

[AKKAMAAN]

Before deciding that there is an almost unanimous opinion, that a longer shaft is desired, let's use the POLL - tool...
-Good as is with 4 1/4 lbs head and 23 1/2 inch handle
-Longer shaft, like 28 inch with 4 1/4 lbs head
-Longer shaft, like 28 inch with 6 lbs head
-Longer shaft, like 32 inch with 4 1/4 lbs head
-Longer shaft, like 32 inch with 6 lbs head
-Longer shaft, like 32 inch with 8 lbs head

 

[BlackCatBone]

I think a 28" handle with the stock head would be great.

 

[AOD]

There was no option for a 34" handle. Those are the ones I really like, no risk of chopping my toe off. 6 lb. head is most ideal, too hard to swing an 8 pounder really fast.

 

[660grizzman]

Am I missing something? According to Fiskars.com, they have a 28" Super Splitting Maul with a 4# head.

 

[rngrchad]

Hmm... maybe I missed that on their site. I do know though, Fiskars didn't have any 28" handles available about a year ago. At least I couldn't find any.

*EDIT*

I just measured my Fiskars, as I thought they were certainly short. The measurements from top of axehead to bottom of handle are 28"
I feel like a real idiot. In this case, I wish they made a 32" handle.

 

[660grizzman]

It's item # 7854

 

[AKKAMAAN]

Am I missing something? According to Fiskars.com, they have a 28" Super Splitting Maul with a 4# head.

yes I screwed up , I have a 28" myself.....:blush:....but I'll take it....keep voting on the poll...

 

[excess650]

I have both the splitting axe and chopping axe, and prefer to swing the lighter one. Its lightweight promotes speed, and the sharp edge and slim profile goes into the wood with surprising authority. Using a round as a chopping block, I don't have a problem with the handles as they are, but a few inches longer wouldn't be a detriment. My 6# maul hasn't been used since I got the Fiskars.:spam:

 

[rngrchad]

4 1/4bl

Breaking News: I have the whole day off tommorow! This means one thing: The 4 1/4 Fiskars will be out in full force tommorow working up Pignut Hickory Rounds. My back hurts just thinking about it. If it's hickory, the lighter 2 1/4lb Fiskars just isn't up to the job. Maybe I'll take a few pics as I haven't had a week day off in over a year!

 

[AKKAMAAN]

67% want a longer handle

just now 67% want a longer handle. Either with the current 4 1/4# head or a 6# head

 

[BlackCatBone]

Hmm... maybe I missed that on their site. I do know though, Fiskars didn't have any 28" handles available about a year ago. At least I couldn't find any.

*EDIT*

I just measured my Fiskars, as I thought they were certainly short. The measurements from top of axehead to bottom of handle are 28"
I feel like a real idiot. In this case, I wish they made a 32" handle.

I'm with this guy on all counts