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Unlike a chopping axe, the maul’s head has a wide, wedge-shaped design that forces the wood fibers apart as it drives through the log. One side of the head is a blunt hammer-like surface, while the other side is the sharp wedge used for splitting. This makes it effective not just for splitting logs, but also for driving metal wedges into particularly tough wood.

The added weight and design allow for more powerful strikes, which makes the splitting maul ideal for handling larger logs or hardwoods that are difficult to split with a standard axe. It’s a go-to tool for anyone doing serious firewood prep, offering power and efficiency in one solid swing.