Wilton Splitting Maul, Rubber Handle Material, 38 in, Head Weight 8 lb

The extra-long handle of these splitting mauls increases their swing arc to drive their thick, heavy head downward with greater force than a general purpose axe. Also called sledge-eye mauls, they have a cutting bit on one end and a striking face on the other end. The bit cuts like an axe head and the face drives splitting wedges into wood to split along the grain.