Saw this video in my feed as i've been binge watching Wranglerstar and when he said "you could win an axe" i instantly got excited... until i saw the date haha 2016.. DAMMIT!!

Also, have to compliment your cinematography and editing. I watched your "back to basics" bridge build a few weeks ago and was blown away by your composition, scene framing, cinematography, dedication to establishing shots and editing skill in general. Probably not something everyone notices, but when you're headed into the woods alone walking away from the camera, I know how much effort went into that. A craftsman at every turn.

I'm a log home builder in Canada and have the "grandads" design. The bounce does rob energy as the energy is being deflected but it's also less likely to get stuck then have to be pulled out due to its convexed shape; it fractures the round internally then eventually it all comes apart. I'm currently designing a new type of splitting axe and maul.

I have split with a 15 lb. "Monster Maul" that I bought from the Boy Scouts in the early 70's. It has a steel wedge head and steel handle. I like it because it is so wide that it will not stick in the wood. One blow usually does the trick. Large logs are under tension until they are split open which is why it's so hard to get started.

A professional chimney sweep will tell you that resin is just another hydrocarbon that burns. Creosote formation is a function of how you burn your wood not what wood you burn. Put aside the BTU content, softwood and hardwood burn differently. Hardwood burns slowly with a long charcoal stage. Softwood burns quickly with a short charcoal stage. Folks in softwood areas learn how to burn their softwood more slowly. Those who enjoy hardwood stands don't learn these techniques. When you burn softwood with lots of air you get extreme heat. As you know, fuel plus oxygen plus heat equals fire. Generate extreme heat and creosote will ignite. If you have been bad and burned a lot of wood that was wet (or any number of other mistakes) and have a lot of creosote in your chimney, the occasion of that hot, fast softwood fire simply completes the equation and you get a chimney fire. Be like those who rely on softwood stands, burning your softwood with care, and you will not have a problem.

That dreaded bounce back still split the round anybody else catch that. All beautiful axes though

This is quickly becoming my favorite youtube channel.

“This test is totally bogus but it’s still fun” -In essence, why I watch these videos haha

This is almost like watching Steve Irwin just be happy doing his thing. Love the enthusiasm.

Thumbs up on the future Chimney Cleaning video. Need that one brother.

Man watching him so In tuned with his passion hell ya I need to find something I enjoy this much

what you called a beard on the "german" maul (we actually do mostly have this style in germany, for example by Ochsenkopf - nice woodworking tools company) is used as a sappie (dunno the englisch word) to move around logs and stuff ...

That beak on the big German maul, I think is called a "turning tooth", or something like that, and it helps you to position the wood without quite so much bending down, by letting you use it as a Hookaroon, or a firewood pick. It can be handy sometimes...

I've been a subscriber for a long time, and always appreciate the additional information you offer during your videos like the varnished handles, the history of your heritage maul. Always interesting!

"America's not looking so good today." LoL that made me laugh so hard

Whether u get an axe or not u have to love these videos, this man has an excellent opinion of life & he says it like he sees it. What a guy!

You're going to teach me everything I've ever wanted to learn, and for that I thank you

The drop down on that German one is the reason its pops out so easy. Its ads a fulcrum point that multiplies the energy popping it out

I"ve been watching your site for about a year and I appreciate you knowledge of all things woods, farm and garden AND your thoroughness in commentary. The wood splitter demo was fine and I probably would go for the new hybrid, but any of those you used did the job. Thankyou for your care and shared insights. Karl Hoessel, the UP of Michigan,

The shot of the mauls coming down "on the ripple" was excellent...nice work.

Never knew I’d want to watch wood splitting. Now I want to win the number 5 hybrid splitter... such an easily influenced mind! Thanks wranglerstar.

10:26 I've heard that many times in my day. Still makes me smile.

As a photographer And a do it yourselfer I really appreciate your videos for their content as much as their visual quality. Thanks for sharing.

Accidentally found a video of comparison of Fiskars X27 with traditional splitting maul and this channel became my favorite. Weirdly watching this gives me peace. Weirdly because I do different things for living, neither I split logs as a hobby. I don't even have a house.

I'm 17 and have finally started getting into buying antique axe heads and hatchet heads and restoring them and your videos really inspired me to do that thank you very much sir for the great work you do

Cody, any affiliate links for that hybrid axe? Or just where you bought it?

Really liked this video, been looking at axes and researching what to buy. I’m a total newbie. Thanks. Like your channel too

Thanks for all your time and videos!i have learned so much here..thanks again.

Very generous of you. Here in the UK we don't use a lot of firewood and what we do use is often delivered ready split or is recycled scrap for burning. While that hybrid splitter is gorgeous I think one of the smaller hatchets would see a lot more use here for bushcrafting and carving.

I have a hybrid splitter, loving every time I use it!

Had a great time watching this video. Thank you.

Thanks for this demonstration! Was very reveling. It was interesting to see the difference!

The Fiskars maul is my favorite; I've used half a dozen different designs but the Fiskars is just fun, efficient, and light.

Love your axe vids!! Love all the axes! One can’t just simply chose what he wants! That decision is harder than the strongest oak trees!

All Beautiful Mauls and Axes. Enjoy watching these videos

Great information I'm just starting in the forestry game . I purchased 50 acres in Kentucky of forest that's been badly neglected for a couple decades ..thank you for your videos I do learn a lot from them .

What about that weird twisty wedge thingy? Please let us know how that works.

#5 the hybrid splitter is pretty wicked. Wonder how much it weights, looks like if it had another pound and slightly longer hand it would be the perfect axe

I've never wanted an ax so much in my life... Cool watch! Thanks

Excellent display of several choices of axes. Really enjoyed the video.

I would've picked 7 if I would've seen this years ago. I need a wedge banger and that axe is beautiful!

I'm in it for the pencil but I would take #7 too. Great video as usual, keep it up!

Was more informative than a lot of videos I’ve watched gave a lot of information on different types and was very helpful to me to decide witch would be the best choice thank you

Enjoyed this video and the video of you unboxing the package of axes from Italy. Loved the two hatchets. I enjoy your videos.

Too hard to choose. Even though the giveaway is closed, i'll take one if each :)

The hybrid splitter is a german design and is called a spaltaxt

Excellent introduction to splitting mauls. I learned a lot. Thank you!

Really enjoyed your demo. I like the feller style myself because it’s what I use.

Really like the "hybrid".

Wranglerstar, I revere your videos ! Can you identify the Brutacus maul ? I'd like to try one. I split for heat and for a good workout. The maul is far faster that a splitter. I use a hydraulic splitter, however, for knotted or figured rounds. I'm 70 very soon. I keep 30 cords under cover and I use whatever wood is available in my area. Maybe my favorite is Madrone (I have always pronounced that Madrona) , but rarely reject anything over 4" diameter. Like yourself, I realize some people are needing an all-purpose tool and some prefer a more singular purpose tool or tools. I live on the Kitsap Peninsula where many wood varieties are available. Maybe the only wood I avoid is cottonwood because drying it is time consuming for the energy value. Regardless of my comments, please keep sharing here on You Tube. I think you are fair in your evaluations and a true subject matter expert. I hope you will reply to my question above.

I have one tree left on my property and I would never cut it down, but I still want one of these axes...

Thanks for the great demo. I chose the hybrid #5

@11:58 when Wranglerstar hits the round with his granddads maul, U can see the round split clear across. I'd say it did the job pretty darn well and cleared itself the easiest.

I bought the hybrid at Lowe's a few months ago, light weight and works very well.Best I have ever used.

"And what does that tell you, Well, actually nothing" , this guy is as honest as the missisippi river is long, You gotta love these videos.

I sure would love to try that Spanish style maul. Thank you for your work. I enjoy your enthusiasm for your crafts.

I find it interesting that only one of these mauls became a staple on the channel, "The Bismark"

Very curious about that little "hybrid" Spaltaxt

Very nice axes thanks for the videos!

I know it's a little late but those are some beautiful axes and I'm glad I got to see them. Thank you for producing great videos!

Any videos coming on the twisting wedge?

Just got a Granfors Bruks splitting maul, it's so beautiful I want to hang it on my wall. It comes so sharp I could shave with it. Dream tool💪🏼

Loved this test!

I absolutely loved this video and the fantastic hatchets and axes it would be difficult to pick just one. Keep up the great videos always so informative. Larry

In general, when an object collides with another and bounces off, there is more force transferred than when it stops, due to Newton's "action/reaction" law. If a ball hits a wall and bounces, not only is the wall absorbing the inertia from the ball, but also the force needed to send the ball back. It's hard to say what the case is with splitting rounds however, since maybe the energy is being forced into the log as a general shock, instead of outwards like you would want in order to split it.

By far I love the camp hatchet.

i really liked your presentation of all the different axes good job

Great show you are very knowledgeable and versatile in everything you do thanks for sharing all your talents

Yep. I just watched some guy having fun with his splitting mauls!

I would like one of the smaller ones to use as as camp axe.

Number 3 felling axe. Thank you very much!

I liked the Number 5 Hybrid style axe. I bust oak and they work like magic in oak! I enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for making them!

the big German one started it split is by far the best malls

Man i wanna see that prandi wedge in action.

I have watched many of your videos! pure enjoyment and great information. Keep it up. Well Done!

Fantastic demonstration on evaluating the best splitter on splitting and extraction. For my personal choice I would prefer the #5 Hibrid splitter it seemed to go in deeper and easy to extract.

can you try the Estwing E3-FF4 4-Pound "Fireside Friend" Wood Splitting Axe/Maul with Shock Reduction Grip. just to see if its a good lil splitter

Love your videos, but please - give credits to the musicians in your videos! Just a simple sentence like "music by ____" in the description bar is enough. Everyone working in the music industry know how important this is for the artist. Especially when they can get so much exposure from a well known channel like yours. And at the same time you will make a huge difference for a little artist :) So please, i ask you again, give the artists the little credit they deserve.

Super fun video bud, thanks for sharing!

Nice work , man I dont know why theres a soothing effect to watching your videos.

What you call the German axe is a very very common splitter to see here in Australia, I find that design to be very effective with our hard woods like red gum and iron bark

I would love any of the axes, they all have there place. If I do win, can you put your makers mark in it and sign it. Thanks.

I am a Back Country Horsemen of NC a branch of BCH of America. I do trail work and heat my man cave with wood from my property. The number 5 splitting maul impressed me with it's unique head design and efficient cutting/splitting. You probably already know this, but if you put a tire around the wood you are splitting you will make a lot fewer steps collecting your split wood. Take care and know your video is appreciated. Tom Thomas

That Basque axe is by far the most beautiful axe I have ever seen. I love the design plus I love when an axe head is all polished and shiny. I don't like these black heads with polished edges..When I save some money I'll buy that baby and cherish it till the rest of my (or axe's) life. I would only put a screw or something below the head because it's designed to slide of the handle and I don't like that at all..

I don't mind that bounce out at all, especially when I'm walking a line across a big biscuit of softwood. I shorten my maul handles too, except my big one that I'm not in shape for anymore. With the 10 pound I grip both hands at the end, and roll it off the face of the biscuit and swing it round in a full swing, with a snap of the wrists at the end, if the biscuit doesn't split, I can give a twist and get that bit to pop out and bring it around in a round house again till the block blows. I used to cut a lot of madrone when I was a young man, I'd usually walk a circle around a big biscuit of madrone chopping with the rings, blowing chunks off the perimeter, till I ran out of room. I had a row of these and I "rested" by loading the wood :) I wish I were in that kind of shape now :)

Thank you for all your great information

Hello Sir WrangleStar! I live in the Piedmont of Virginia on the East Coast, and my dad and my grandpappy taught me how to split firewood since I was a young buck. I heat my house with a Vermont Castings fireplace insert that has a glass front so we can have some ambience, and then our main primary heat comes from a My. Penn Stove Works Potbelly stove that was built in 1890s and produces a massive amount of heat. A lot of guys here on the East Coast just like you said think that they are purest burning only Hardwoods like Oak Hickory cherry and Maple, but I learned a long time ago if you fall a loblolly pine tree by the Light of the Moon (meaning full), the sap is said to be drawn back down into the ground where the roots are I'm not certain if it is mere folklore but I have learned to get that potbelly stove fired up properly you have to use soft wood like Pine to get fast hot coals to reduce the right amount of heat where the gases will start burning better than any new modern day catalytic stove out there! So consequently I have learned through trial and error that's some softwoods like Poplar Pine Cedar Pine and many others are excellent choices to make a very hot fire, and I have no problems with my flu getting sooted up. I absolutely love watching your videos and implemented the bungee and chain splitinator the first time I saw it from you! Thanks so much and Good Bless! Phil

Did he select the winner yet I hope I’m not to late 😂

I think Im a bit late for the contest, but I would have chosen the Hybrid Splitter.

It's so awesome seeing your excitement comparing these axes priceless

Love the videos. Was using hydraulic splitter past few years but started getting back to hand splitting, have one of the hybrids but only down fall I feel is it has fiberglass handle

hey wranglerstar, kipp here in arkansas. I own a hybrid maul. absolutely amazing maul and have cut a lot of firewood with it. the best that money can buy.

No 5, Hybrid splitter is the best

hybrid splitter and brutacis are the best ones it seems. I love the videos been watching this on my way to work and other places. Would be interesting to see more folks like you making videos on shovels and other trade tools.

The short italian splitter would be perfect! for my long hikes. Awesome demo

Love the video, if I should win, give it to some deserving young man, you choose, my wood splitting days are long past

Lmao this test was so rigged from the start but I love it. Love the enthusiasm. Great video, Wrangler.

Thank you for the info.. been debating on what kind of good splitting ax/maul to buy!

#2 is a beauty. Thanks for your videos. My 562xp needs a friend!

14:18 " I hit a knot, that's KNOT fair"