No, Racquetball against an opponent who really should know better than to have taken the swing. He plays with himself a lot since that evening.
Who owns a Gransfors
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Ironworker
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I got an email from the supplier and realized I ordered the large splitting axe when I wanted the long and large, it's the same only four inches longer. So I call them and caught it right as it was about to be sent out, asked if I can change and she did it no problem, it was only a five dollar difference and she still sent it out after I told her I was sending her the five dollars through the mail because I did not have a credit card on me at the time. Talk about nice.
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I have to ask ,Do you like it better than the x-27? 
,I have a couple husky axes ,i like them ,have been wanting to try the gransfors
,I have a couple husky axes ,i like them ,have been wanting to try the gransfors
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I have a Fiskars and was not crazy about it, I also have one I bought from plow and hearth on close out and liked much better, I should be getting the Gransfors tommorow and hopefully I'll get a chance to swing it.I have to ask ,Do you like it better than the x-27?
USMC615
Wood's Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips...
Curious as to what the OAL is on the 'long' version?
Ironworker
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31"
USMC615
Wood's Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips...
Gotcha...appreciate the info. Certainly wanna know how it works out for you. It's kinda in-btwn length btwn the X27 and X25.
The GB splitting large axe is 27 1/4" long with a 3 1/2 lb head while the GB splitting maul is 31 1/4" long with a 5 1/2 lb head .
If you don't like it , I call dibs LOL
If you don't like it , I call dibs LOL
I didn't know the L&L splitting axe existed, came across it by mistake. Mine came on Monday. Got to split a few round with it the other day, thing is real nice. It is scary how sharp the edge is on it. I will try and get some pics up.
Ironworker
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Well I got home from work early today and found a box on the porch, took it out to the wood pile and all I could say is WOW, first of all the craftsmanship is awesome and at first I started out on some red oak and cherry and I was very I pleased with it, so far I was glad I bought it, then I put it to the real test on some notty hard maple and it passed. Is it worth the money, yes and I would recommend it to anyone that appreciates quality.
Ironworker, I have owned the splitting maul for many years. A real piece of craftsmanship. If you get your new axe stuck resist the urge to strike it with some other maul/hammer as the poll may actually be softer than the cheaper other tool. You can figure out how I know this to be true. 
A great tool 
. Ron
A great tool . Ron
Ironworker
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The one thing I noticed was how it did not get stuck as often as my other splitting tools.Ironworker, I have owned the splitting maul for many years. A real piece of craftsmanship. If you get your new axe stuck resist the urge to strike it with some other maul/hammer as the poll may actually be softer than the cheaper other tool. You can figure out how I know this to be true.
I have the maul and it is a nice splitting tool. I thought about getting the splitting axe as well but my X27 fills that role nicely. Their smaller hatchets are equally as nice and I use them all the time to break down small limbs and branches to feed the fire pit/rocket stove/smoker.
GBs are expensive but if you use it, they are a good value. It is rare to be able to own the best of anything for ~$150
GBs are expensive but if you use it, they are a good value. It is rare to be able to own the best of anything for ~$150
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I have several vintage gransfors axes, 2 wetterlings, and a Mueller maul from traditionalwoodworkers.com the Mueller is awesome.I have to ask ,Do you like it better than the x-27?
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The Mueller head looks much like the Stihl head. Any chance of that?
https://tomslawnandgarden.stihldealer.net/products/hand-tools/axes/prosplitmaul/
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I think the Stihl is a copy of the Oxhead Mauls
https://www.shforestrysupplies.com/...LastStraightCategory=Outdoor Tools&SBCatPage=
I am going to add a Stihl maul to the collection eventually. So far, I like the Mueller best.
https://www.shforestrysupplies.com/...LastStraightCategory=Outdoor Tools&SBCatPage=
I am going to add a Stihl maul to the collection eventually. So far, I like the Mueller best.
hardpan
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Yes. The top dogs all have a similar profile (Gransfurs, Mueller, Oxhead) and certainly some I've never heard of. A guy would have to handle and measure them all to know the personal best fit. Those flat sides seem to be a winning design. Why doesn't an inexpensive manufacturer "mostly" copy the big guys designs, use a more common steel and sell it for 30 bucks? I think they would take the market with the common folks like me. I do enjoy and appreciate a quality tool but sometimes just too cheap to buy one.LOL
Stihl axes & mauls are made by Oxhead, they are not copies. The Oxhead logo is stamped into the head on the Stihl mauls.
I have had both the Oxhead and Stihl mauls, only difference is the color.
Mueller 3 kg (6.6 lb) maul demonstrated two things to me:
1. How a maul head should be shaped. I then applied that lesson to two Bradlees-special mauls to good effect.
2. Excellent metallurgy- hard & tough steel.
That maul is my "heavy artillery" for any hard-cases.
Then I got a 5.5 lb Wetterlings (dead ringer for Husqy maul from Hultafors Bruks) and a 6 lb Council Tools maul. With that arsenal, not much need to take prisoners. Council Tools maul and "Jersey-pattern" axe are also super-bargains, IMO, for ~$25 each.
@Ironworker I'll be bringing the assortment for your evaluation at the GTG on 4/26. I hope you'll trust some of us to try the Gransfors.
@hardpan see the bit about Council Tool prices. From NC, US of A.
Ironworker
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I wasn't sure about spending that kind of money on an axe, but glad I did. Every once in a while you gotta take care of yourself.
