Splitting maul

A splitting maul also known as a block buster, block splitter, chop and maul, sledge axe, go-devil or hamaxe is a heavy, long-handled axe used for splitting a piece of wood along its grain. One side of its head is like a sledgehammer, and the other side is like an axe.

Splitting maul
Wood splitting maul
Other namesWood maul
Block buster
Block splitter
Sledge axe
Go-devil
Hamaxe
ClassificationHand tool
RelatedSledgehammer
Axe
War hammer
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