Estwing 62444 8 lb Hickory Splitting Maul
8 lb · 36 in hickory · forged head 50 to 55 HRC · 9.5 lb · made in India
A traditional hickory-handled 8 lb maul with a stated head hardness.
Best for: A buyer who likes a wooden handle.
≈ $51
Brand
Estwing
Forged in Rockford, Illinois
Estwing on this site
The Fireside Friend and the Sure Split wedge are stated as made in the USA.
The 8 pound hickory maul is different: its listing says made in India.
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Where Estwing turns up in this catalog
Estwing Sure Split Wedge E-5, 5 lb
5 lb · solid steel · side fins · hand sharpened · made in USA
A 5 lb splitting wedge with side fins, made in the USA, for rounds that a maul alone will not open.
Best for: The round that defeats your maul.
≈ $24
Estwing Fireside Friend Splitting Maul E3-FF4
14 in · forged one-piece steel · shock reduction grip · nylon sheath · made in USA
A one-handed mini maul forged from one piece of steel in Rockford, Illinois, for kindling and small splits.
Best for: Kindling and campfire wood.
≈ $40
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