Husqvarna Splitting Axe Review | Wranglerstar
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Winston Churchill doesn't mean husqvarna paid him they could just be thanking him for the good review because every large company has a social media person to look up reviews of the product so the company can improve the product there selling and I know wranglestar wouldn't do paid reviews he does true reviews
Video is uploaded november 2014 and Husqvarna responded 2 years later. If it was a paid review Husqvarna sure waited a long time.
And he is talking good of more brands in the video. So my guess is not paid.
thank you for making such a quality product at an unbeatable price!
Anyone else seen issues with these and other husqvarna axes cracking in half around the stamped logo?
@@randy_magnum01 I don't have one myself but this axe has the logo at the back of the head which doesn't compromise the structure. I believe the ones that cracked had the logo at the front of the head.
Im a finishing contractor for 20 years, and a avid outdoorsman, survivalist, and bushcrafter. And I reallt have to say that you are a very talented and knowledgeable guy. Ive been avidly watching your viideos ford a awhile now.i started a TH-cam channel a while back, and your one of the reasons why I wanted to start making videos of my own. I really have learned a lot from you. So thank you.
The Swedish splitting axes and mauls remind me of the Japanese style blacksmithing hammers, a really gorgeous design.
I bought the Husqvarna Axe after you did a budget Axe review. It hasn't seen heavy use yet but it handles all the camp chores and it was slightly more than half the price of the big name brands. Thanks making informative videos for the rest of use.
Tell jack he has my respect, he is a great kid.
~ Carlos
I like the over strike collar, it is worth the effort, and letting the collar take the wear instead of the softer wood is simply good sense. I see the collar rivet as a plus as the tight clamping of the collar by the rivet will in fact strengthen the area, as the wood is securely held together, and vibration and impact is carried over a larger area reducing damage in small areas that cause cracking. thanks for the video, you show us that experimenting important, no matter the project.
Teasing me with the intro to Thunderstruck and then not delivering... I'll die of a broken heart!
props for getting the boy off the ipad and outside working
+brybo86 No choice with us for parents....
excellent parenting
Cody it’s so crazy to have watched from the wrangler barn days to now. Nice to go back in time. Jack was so little.
you SIR need your own television show, and I agree with the comment before mine, I take my nephew and both nieces outside when I have time to shop wood or any outdoor work where I live is along side the Potomac river in WV in the woods so there is constantly chores and I can't stand them being in the house rotting away. I know when I was a child I remember appreciating life so much more than kids do now. have you let him drive the truck yet? on your lap or? that something he will NEVER forget. thanks again Cody!!!
Thanks to you I bought a small forest axe by them and I'm very happy with it! Thanks Cody!
That look on your boys face when splitting "Just doing MAN work" lol Great review. Nice axe.
I like axes too. I've got one of the splitting you liked so much. Mine works great too.
Have you thought about making a headache rack for your truck? The windows may be tough, but it sure would be a headache if you were to accidentally toss a log a little too hard and send it through your back window. It'll also save anything you have piled up high in the bed from doing the same in a rather fast stop.
I would have liked to see the edge up close, it looked like it took some damage a bit, not too question the quality of steel, Iv never met an axe that didnt need some touch up after a day of hard work.
Wandering Beast This was my fault. Several times I hit the steel ring in the tires bead,
wranglerstar should a splitting mull/axe be very sharp? If so is there a proper angle. Perhaps you already have something on this subject. Good job with the collar btw
Segar chemical Axe is one th by arm in will not need any touch up after a hard days work
Wetterlings Bruk sell the short splitting axes if you want to check it out. The factory is only a few hours from Mora that you have previously visited.
That collar is a total winner. I noticed when you were splitting large logs the collar slid right into the wood without damage.
I always love seeing the tire setup for splitting wood.
So i have been spliting with this axe for a week now and it is a dream compared to my old set up. When i first started heating with wood five yearsnago i bought a bigbox store axe and maul, i have fought them since the day i bought them. I purchased a used spliting wedge and use that most of the time. I have the husqvarna forest axe, hatchet, and carpenters axe and really enjoy them, i also own a couple norlund headsnthat i hae re halved. But all of those are too light for spliting. The husqvarna splitting axe flies through all but the really big 30" rounds. I am looking forward to purchasing their maul as well.
Ive been using the smaller Husqvarna splitting axe to split kindling for about 2 years, it works great. I really like the cuff you put on WS. I saw an old splitting maul in a museum one time that had raw hide to protect the handle. I wonder if that would work well. Raw hide gets pretty hard once it is dry.
Your improvisation reminds me of the toucans beak. Hard, stiff shell and soft bendable interior. Inspirations of nature. I will have to remember this when I decide to invest in a splitting maul. Thanks for the videos.
Husqvarna is one of those oldfashioned companies that has made EVERYTHING in there time.
Husqvarna was founded in 1689 to produce muskets for the swedish army.
And for a very long time they have Produced weapons for the swedish army up to and including the Swedish Variant of the H&K G3 that was used during the cold war.
Here is a small list of the different types of things they have made over the time.
Millitary Rifles and weapons, Civilian hunting Rifles/Shotguns,
Sewing machines,Typewriters,Wood gas and electric Stoves, Motorcycles,Engines,Refrigeratos,Dishwashers,Washing machines,
Lawnmowers, Chainsaws,Brush Cutters,Axes,Knifes and everything Inbetween!!!
And many of those things they make to this day!
I just love this kind of old style companies that have done so many different things and all they do they do it well. xD
Aren’t their axes made by Hultafors though?
Cody I'm sure you would be able to find a way to add a pommel to the end of that axe with out replacing the handle. Something as crude as adding a resin or bogg and sanding to a perfect shape custom metal cover? could be made good to look at if you were to make it.
You should expect this because the forest is still an important part of swedish/nordic custom somewhere we forgotten our roots with mechanical innovation but what happens when theres no fuel or things get too expensive its good to remember and practice the past. Great vids keep up the good work.
"Not a sports guy" -- Yet another thing I like about you, Cody. :)
I've got one of these! Great for the money. And work better than the cheap one I had before. Which I now use as a handled splitting wedge.
I bought a Husqvarna forest axe here in Bulgaria for 68 levs (~40$) and I couldn't be happier.Gransfors bruk axes are also available at a cheaper than usual price but I really don't see why you would pay more than 2 times the price having in mind how good the husqvarna is.Been using it in the forest,chopping all kinds of live and dead wood and it works like a dream.Despite the small size I've also split logs with it quite easily !
My family has always heated our house with wood so we've gone through many a cord of wood. My father has been using one maul for the past 45 years and we have all split wood using this one maul. It is an old Monster Maul that weighs 16 lbs, and I was wondering if you have ever used one? Cuts through about anything, even the most gnarled and knotty Elm. Also has a steel pipe for a handle so it has never needed replacement. Has made all of us stronger over the years that is for sure!
I just ordered this axe last week. I cannot wait to pick it up on tuesday. Thanks for the review.
Despite the cost of the Stihl forestry tools, if you ever have a chance you should try it. I was looking to buy one but no one has a proper review on it. Good job on the videos and keep up the good work.
I'v been heating my home with a wood stove for 28 years cut and split all my own wood.The collar is a good idea, I'v thought of doing the same thing.you have given me the inspiration to go ahead and make one.
Cut the bead out of the splitting tires. Steel bands in tire bead will nick the edge of your axe when you split thru and catch it.
you always give us such great reviews and information. thanks so much
You are correct that the hole for the pin did not weaken the handle. I'm a mechanical engineer, and the handle acts like a beam in that the loading it sees is bending. The bending produces tension in the front of the handle and compression in the back. With the hole in the back, there is no weakening of the handle because it's in compression. It would've been okay in the center, because there is no tension or compression there at all.
My son LOVES your videos. As for myself what you shared over your leaving "the church" intreageds me more than anything as we also have experienced much at the hands of false breathern. KEEP LOOKING UP!
Awesome video. I myself have tended toward the swedish design axes. Earlier this year i got the husqvarna splitting maul. It works great a lot better then the plastic handled true temper ones at the hardware store. I also have six gransfors axes and they are just phenomenal. Thanks for the awesome videos God bless.
I just bought a Husqvarna Capenters axe and I love it. Very well made axe
Got a small wetterlings like that one. Use it for for cutting, splitting, and taking down large trees. It's what I got so I use it for everything. My grandpa, was born in a tent at a logging camp, always said a axe is an axe. Some work better for certain jobs but they will all do the job.
Proper AC/DC Music....Jack looks focused and intense about splitting wood.
What happen to the orig white tailgate? It meet with a fixed solid object? Been there.
A subscriber who lives near by Cody gifted it to him + install! Kind gesture.
I have both the large splitting axe and the forest axe. Love them and you cant beat the price
instead of sheet metal for those ill equipped to implement it, you might be able to use heavy gauge annealed steel wire, tightly bound "shoulder to shoulder". Or honestly just lash bolts or something for and aft (the cheeks don't seem to need much protection). Just thinking out loud for anyone who might be interested in viable and less labor intensive alternatives
How in the world did I miss a Wranglerstar axe video? I thought o watched them all at least twice! Lol great video.
Great review. I have the smaller version and love it. I use it for small jobs out when my son and I are camping and fits well in my pack. Shaving sharp right when I got it. After some use, still was sharp to take the hairs again. Get one to add to your set. God bless
I have taken steel wire and just wrapped it all man is it easy it looks good and it holds up quite well like baling wire it looks really good and if it breaks put off wrap it again and you can go down further as far as you'd like you can make it look nice you can make it look messy but it works really well most of all it literally takes one minute
I've got an Everbest 3 1/2Lb axe I picked up at a yardsale last summer. Added an axe-eye maul handle and gave it a good splitting edge(Sharp enough it will clanly cut across the grain but steep enough to split the wood) and it splits wood like nothing else I've got. This year its been mostly pine as we've been clearing the deadwood out of my grandparents place. I use a twisting motion so the axe wedges the wood apart once it bites.
One thing I've had to do on the axe's I've rehafted lately is to thin the handle just below the head since they've been fatter than the head and it gets beat because of that.
The bluegrass AC/DC is always a good choice.
Butch Crawford For those about to rock: th-cam.com/video/e4Ao-iNPPUc/w-d-xo.html
Man! For a minute I thought that banjo was gonna burst in flames! Roscoe can pick! Who knew bouncing a spaner off an anvil could result in such a sweet noise?
Don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but something that might take a little getting used to on the husqvarna splitting axe is the shorter handl;e lenghth. It clocks in at around 32 inches, and for those udes to 34 or 36, it can take some adjustment.
I used a standard 6lb maul with a 36 inch handle for years, before picking up the husqvarna myself about three months ago.
The shorter handle lenght, for me anyways, meant the axe felt both lighter then I expected, and less powerful. The fact that I was unfamiliar with that handle length meant my accuracy was off, and I was less confident in swinging hard with it. The handle took mne a while to feel comfortable with, and, until I did, I regretted buying the axe. Something I donl;t feel now.
Added to that, it probably is lighter to swing, and also less powerful. Longer handle lengths take more power to swing through their arc, and deliver a bit more punch when they do ( I think...open to correction here).
In a few words, it's a litle less powerful than my standard maul, easier to swing, and probably won't split as well, but, once you get used to the shorter handle, it will probably tire you less, and seems to use it;'s energy a litle more efficiently. As my eye and arm came in, the Husqvarna gave me enough explosive impact to split anything that wasn;t as twisted, skewed and knotted as a political convention. I used it, mainly, on ash, alder and old willow, all good or reasonable splitters, at between 6 and 20 inch diameters, so I can;t speak to oak, elm, or any of the harder splitting woods.
I'd echo Cody;s assessemtn - a great axe for the money, and considering it;s probably a rebadged Hultafors or Wetterlings, you are buying a heritage piece - your sons and daughetrs will be putting an edge to this Swedish steel long after you are past swinging mauls - for less than half what you should pay.
Make sure you are not buying this as a heavy maul replacement, because it's not, and make sure you are happy with a 32 inch handle.
fir me, it;s probably, unless I'm spliutting from the knotty pile, the axe I'll reach for when headfing out to split.
I appreciate your input, as I am leaning towards getting one of these. You are correct. The new ones are made by Hultafors,.. maybe a #2 grade?. The older ones were made by Wetterlings.
Recently, splitting old fuschia growth from last year, which is weird stuff, it's tough as nails but soft when it's let to grow in to trees. I had a really hard time with a splitting axe, a maul and a felling axe, being mostly knots. (before asking the people I work for are slightly mad, since it's bad for their stoves)
A fairly heavy mattock/splitter, with a steep angle on the splitter was the only thing that could handle it, I've commented before on their use, while in general rough, a good one will give you a very deep cut but it'll split well too because that long nose is followed up with the big cheeks for the pick shaft, absolutely smashes difficult knots.
Do some Hultafors reviews and some more special axes from Gransfors Bruks, please! :D
Love your channel btw!
i polished the back of the head. for no reason just for aesthetics. makes it look way nicer
Did you enjoy polishing the head?
Hey Cody! I own the smaller version and it's really awesome, about $54.00 on amazon. I also have their small forest axe, and it is superb as well, I think I paid $57 for it.
thank you for a great review Cody. I can sense the time, effort, and thoughtfulness of all your videos
Cody. I came across a nice english verb today and it was made for you! It is 'to haft' it means simply that something has a handle and to fit handles, you are a hafter! cool eh?
Speaking as someone that sells HB axes, the only differences between the husqvarna and the Hults Bruk premium axes are the stamps, the finish on the head, and handle quality. Husqvarna axes and HB standard line are exactly the same. Obviously I don't tell that to my customers but, as a college student I dont want to buy a $160 axe when I can buy the same head. If you can't or don't want to pay full retail for a HB, buy one of those or call a dealer and see if the factory sent them any blemished axes. I've seen a couple that didn't meet their quality control and sent to us that we sold at a decent discount.
I don't know, i love the Husqvarna / Hults Bruks axes. But i think there are still some good American axes being made.
They aren't cheap, but i have been very impressed by the Velvicut line by Council- my Boys Axe is one of the finest axes I've ever used. The head is a perfect Dayton, and the handle eels incredibly good- much thinner with a better deer foot than any of my Swedish axes. The 5160 steel is a bit softer, and tougher than the Swedish steel of Gransfors, Hults & Wetterlings, but you trade off some edge holding for less chance of chips. ( there regular axes are great too, esp for the price, but i prefer a wooden wedge, and harder steel.)
Now, i've also used a few Barco made Kelly Perfect Axes, which are less known, but still made in the USA. The price on those is very reasonable, especially so because the axe heads are just like a NOS 80-year old Kelly Perfect. The handles on all the ones i've seen has been perfect in grain, and nice and thin, like a vintage axe.
One advantage the Council and Kelly axes have over the Swedish Axes, (well, not the Agdor line by Hults,) is the transition from bit to eye is smoother, and less likely to cause binding in tough American woods, ( i understand Swedish axes are designed for Scandinavian woods.)
Anyway, all are good tools, and I agree, the Husqvarna line is the best value in axes today, (i've even asked them to import more of the designs- there are many more we don't see.)
Thank you for all the great videos- i've learned a lot!
really appreciate the input thank you
Council took is absolutely innovating. They make the finest woodsman/pack axes available. I say that with a heavy heart, I absolutely LOVE my gransfors axes. The woodcraft pack axes with the hardened poll, beveled cheeks, fantastic edge geometry and wonderful handles beat out the sweads. The saddle axe is a truly fantastic tool in the woods and there American design velvicut series is at least on par with any of the swedish or German designs
You can use fiberglass too. That's what I use and it buys me many more years of wear.
Going to get multi purpose forest axe can't weight to try it. I new this would work for you. You put in the time to make it work nice video cody
An old man who I would like to call my friend does something similar with his axe. Something much more simple and seems to work equally the same.
What he does is puts a small pin or nail directly under the head of the axe, which he then wraps mechanics wire around the nail and then around the handle for about 3 inches downwards then puts another nail where he wraps the wire around to finish
I’m so pleased you like it, I have just ordered one not really knowing how good it was. And I haven’t told my wife😉
I went and bought small camping axe and a regular axe today based on your word.. Small issue with the leather thingie, but you are right. Great axes.. Got them both for 78€.. (Around 80-90$). I'd say i got a nice deal. :)
its one of those things that only time will tell if that rivet will lead to the handles demise I thought it might too but I've been mistaken many times before keep us updated!
Hello from Sweden, as always when I see anything about anything from home I go right to it. I don't really have a lot to say except I would reccomend another brand of Swedish axes if you want superb quality. Husqvarna is a well-known household name here, mostly because they've been around since the late 1600's and they make literally everything from sowing machines to chainsaws. However there is one brand that instantly comes to mind to everyone when it comes to axes and that's a company called Gränsfors. It's okay if you can't quite pronounce it, that's normal and no one here will hold it against you. But if you really want a superb axe if any kind check them out, I just checked them out and all their splitting axes (they have four) do in fact have that collar you added to this one. They are however quite a bit more expensive than this one, but you'd have to try pretty hard to find a better axe.
Council Tools out of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina are still producing quality axes for a good price. I would really like to see your review on one.
Yep, the Swedes make some good stuff. Not just the Huskies, Jonsereds, Partners, etc., but all sorts of interesting and useful tools for the woods. They're also innovative in construction techniques.
When I was a kid you'd see a lot of chopping and splitting tools with the handle wrapped in wire from the head down 3 or 4 inches. Hay wire and a heavier kind of harder galvanized wire was typically what was used.
wranglerstar Would you consider making a video on different types of trees,how to identify them with and with out leaves maybe, maybe a trees 101 video something to consider I would be interested in it. Thanks
I actually got the Husqvarna Splitting Maul version because my Fiskars IsoCore Maul has such wide cheeks and a long 3.5" cutting edge. The Fiskars would just bounce off of most aged hard woods. The Husqvarna with it's narrower cheeks and shorter 2.5" cutting edge. Even if I can't get the Husqvarna to split, It bites deep enough on the first hit to set a wedge really easy. The Fiskars makes easy work of softer woods, but over all, I find the Husqvarna splitting maul to be one of the best mauls to split really difficult wood for someone who doesn't split wood very often and isn't conditioned to swinging some of the larger and heavier mauls.
If you ever get a chance, try out a Snow and Nealley axe. They are made by the Amish up here in Maine. USA made. I love my Hudson bay axe from them. Give them a try, I would love to hear your thoughts! Great video's!
The splitting ax looks very nice. I have been using my Gransfors large splitting ax for about two years now and am well pleased. I like the knurled end on the handle and love the collar on it. Cody, I know you like Stihl chainsaws, but, I run nothing but Husqvarna. As a matter of fact, my loving wife just bought me a 395XP and it will be here tomorrow. I am wondering, as long as you enjoy the Husqvarna brand so much, have you had a bad experience with their chainsaws?
This looks a heck of a lot like the old mortising axes! I don't know if thst ridge would hinder the task, but you might be able to do some splitting and mortising with the same axe here.
Hi Cody, we don't use axes like that here in Australia, we tend to go for small blunt block splitters for our hard woods.
That guitar solo at the beginning of the splitting montage sounded like "Thunderstruck" by ACDC.
It was
I see you got around to replacing your tailgate.
Nice job on the collar, it's a great idea.
might just have to add one to my christmas list, looks quite impressive.
young jack is getting to be quite an axe man good on you jack
cody you need to start making your own axes
I actually added this one to my wish list on Amazon a few weeks back.
As for American makers, Council is still making axes in the US. My experience with them has been great, though I only own 2 Hudson Bay axes, one is the standard on 28" and the other is the Velvicut on 22". Both great for the money spend. Also, I read recently online that Snow and Neally is moving production back to the US, though I suspect that it will be a while before the US made ones replace the ones already on the shelves.
Anyway, they may be worth a look for you. Thanks.
oops, I see you linked their boy's axe, and that your son is using it.
I have to say I'm disappointed you didn't do a side by side comparison Cody. You usually reserve judgement doing comparisions after real life side by side rather than a one sided usage.
Case 275 Side by side with what?
wranglerstar I got a kick out of this one too, he is only showing 1 axe....
Bout time bro! That's such a peculiar design.
I get what your saying about the Swedish axes - I own a few from the three major companies in Swedan. They are indeed fine axes. However, I wonder if your opinion would change a bit if you lived in a different part of the country where hardwood forests prevail. I have a feeling you might favor the American patterns like Dayton, Jersey, and Michigan a bit more.
I just bough a small splitting axe. It is very sharp. My leg is the proof. Guide a gouge. I am 58 and used to be the family wood processor so I have to get my coordination back asap. Nice collar. Found a thick leather (water proofed) protector on you tube. They have all the collars for the swedish axes. And yer Cody it is made in the US . Michel from Montreal home of the water bomber.
I just bought the 28" husquavarna axe from the wranglermart. Thanks for the recommendation
Man Jack's aim is right on with that axe! Get a little more size on him and you'll be struggling to keep up.
Lol, you talk about an axe and it ends up sold out and on backorder. That's awesome! I do like the head on that splitting axe though. That sheet metal collar turned out very nice too.
I've used 10-12 oz leather laced on & glued with Gorilla Glue with pretty good success...
Best Swedish axe is Wetterling, who make axes for Husqvarna. 20 Year warranty.
Our family has had many of them. Love'm. Still have them.
Every piece of wood you were throwing in the bed of your truck had me cringing in fear for that rear window! Ever consider one of those nice steel mesh guards? Or even the ones that are just thin horizontal steel bars?
Love the review Cody, and two cello's to boot at the start, great.Thanks for sharing
Cody, if you can, could you do a review on a stihl splitting axe? I was thinking of getting one and I want to see how it compares to a splitting maul and if they are worth the money. God bless you, Jack and Mrs.W
Ian,
Did you ever get a Stihl? I've been very curious about their axes. I can say, if you're still looking for advice, that an axe will never have the power of a maul. But, depending on what you're splitting, you may not need the power of a maul.
hope to have a badass kid like you one day
I would love to see a video on their splitting maul!
Very good idea. Can easily fabricate one for the axe.
Thank you Cody.
Have a look and see if you can get a hold of an Elwell axe from the UK, I have 4 and they are excellent, I only refurbish them and I have used them lightly but wow the quality is something else, mine are over 80 years old and after a clean are like new. They also have such a beautiful design to them, I have a 7 pound, 5 pound, 3 pound and a small hatchet which is quite rare.
here is an example: www.oldtools.co.uk/tools/Elwell_7lb_Felling_Axe.html
, but I found mine much cheaper on Ebay and re-handled myself. I'd love to hear your opinion on one.
This makes me proud as a Swede. After till video I´am considering buying this!!
Thanks for the great guard idea!
Hey there Cody! I would like to thank you for the Added information of the songs. Keep up the Great work! God Bless you and your Family this Thanksgiving.
About how much wood can you typically split in between blade sharpenings?
Hi Cody.I just bought the smaller version of your husqvarna splitting axe.The handle is just like the axe you carry with you when you go to your forest to clean it up and thin it out. I paid $62 and change for it hear (I live in Melfort Saskatchewan Canada), and it came with its own traveling sheth. I was wondering if you had any plans on making a video on profiling and sharpening these axes because of there uniqe desined head. Great video .God bless.
Jack's a good kid man
I notice the rivet is on the compression side of the handle when is is used as a splitting ax. That should be no problem at all. However, if turned over to use it as a hammer, the rivet would be on the tension side of the handle. If there where any weakness might show up, though I doubt it.