Axes, Hatchets & Picks

Axes, mauls and pick mattocks are hand tools for commercial maintenance, grounds and outdoor work. The products represented in this category support cutting and shaping wood, chopping firewood and logs, splitting logs, and digging or breaking hard ground surfaces.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose hand tools for cutting, splitting and ground work

Match the tool to the work at hand. The represented selection includes compact axes for controlled wood cutting, heavier axes and mauls for log splitting or chopping, and a pick mattock for digging and breaking ground.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

4 lb. Axe with 14 in. Hickory Handle4 lb. Axe with 14 in. Hickory HandleWBB318134514-Inch Fiberglass-Handle Axe with 1.25 lb Forged Head, Blue/Yellow14-Inch Fiberglass-Handle Axe with 1.25 lb Forged Head, Blue/YellowWBB3181357Pick Mattock with 36-Inch Wood Handle and 19-1/2-Inch BladePick Mattock with 36-Inch Wood Handle and 19-1/2-Inch BladeWBB31526848 lb Maul with 33-1/2 in Fiberglass Handle8 lb Maul with 33-1/2 in Fiberglass HandleWBB3785017
Use Cases

Match the tool to the task

Use axes for cutting lumber, chopping firewood, trimming, splitting and shaping wood. Choose a maul or a log-splitting axe when splitting logs is the primary job. Select a pick mattock for digging and breaking soil or other hard ground surfaces.

How to Choose

Compare head weight and handle format

Consider the force needed for the task, then compare head weight, handle length and handle material. The represented axes range from a 1.25 lb head to a 6 lb head, while the maul has an 8 lb head. Handle options include compact 14-inch formats and longer 33-1/2-inch or 36-inch wood or fiberglass handles.

Applications

Support maintenance and outdoor work

These tools are suited to routine outdoor and shop wood work, facility maintenance, grounds work, contractor digging tasks, and log splitting. A built-in hammer face on one axe also adds a striking surface for jobsite use.

Additional Information

Review grip, protection and retention features

For regular use, compare textured rubber or ergonomic grips, fiberglass-core construction for reduced shock and vibration, and wood handle formats. Certain models also include steel overstrike protection, multi-point or cone nail head retention, or a guarded mattock handle connection.

1.25 lbLightest listed axe head

The compact fiberglass-handle axe has a 1.25 lb forged head.

8 lbListed maul head weight

The maul is designed to provide substantial striking force for splitting logs.

14 in.Compact handle length

Two listed axes have 14-inch handles for controlled handling.

36 in.Longest listed handle

The pick mattock has a 36-inch oak handle for extended reach.

Comparison Guide

Compare the represented tool types

Use the task, head weight and handle format to narrow the selection.

Tool typeRepresented optionsWhat to compare
Compact axe14-inch hickory-handle 4 lb axe; 14-inch fiberglass-handle 1.25 lb axeCompare head weight, handle material, grip and the level of controlled wood work needed.
Log-splitting axe or maul5 lb hickory-handle axe; 6 lb fiberglass-handle axe; 8 lb maulCompare splitting or chopping needs, longer-handle format, head weight, grip, vibration reduction and overstrike protection.
Pick mattock36-inch wood-handle pick mattockChoose for digging and breaking soil or hard ground; review handle reach, head construction and connection protection.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with the work

Select an axe, maul or mattock by its intended job

The category includes distinct tool formats rather than one all-purpose choice. A compact axe is represented for controlled cutting, chopping, splitting and shaping wood. Longer, heavier axes and the maul are represented for chopping logs or splitting logs. The pick mattock is designed for grounds and maintenance work involving digging and breaking.

  • Choose a compact 14-inch axe for controlled wood-cutting work.
  • Consider a 5 lb or 6 lb axe for chopping logs or splitting logs.
  • Choose the 8 lb maul for log-splitting work.
  • Use the pick mattock for soil and hard-ground digging or breaking.
Compare construction

Consider handle material, reach and comfort features

Handle construction and length affect the format of the tool. The represented products include hickory and oak wood handles as well as fiberglass and fiberglass-core handles. Longer handles provide extended reach on the listed tools, while the compact 14-inch options are described for controlled handling. Grip and protection features vary by model.

  • Hickory handles are represented in 14-inch and 33-1/2-inch axe formats.
  • The pick mattock has a 36-inch oak handle.
  • Fiberglass handles are represented on a 14-inch axe and longer splitting tools.
  • Textured rubber and ergonomic grips are represented for a secure or comfortable hold.
  • Fiberglass-core handles are described as helping reduce shock and vibration.
Check tool-specific features

Look for features that fit repeated work

Several listed tools include features intended to support durability, protection or secure head connection. Forged and hardened axe heads are represented for cutting and splitting tasks, while the mattock has a heat-treated steel head and powder-painted finish. Head retention and overstrike protection are available on selected longer-handled wood-splitting tools.

  • Forged, hardened heads are represented on the 4 lb and 1.25 lb axes.
  • The mattock's oval No. 6 eye is designed to help resist twisting at the head-to-handle connection.
  • Steel overstrike protection is represented on selected axes and the maul.
  • All represented products list an effective minimum order of 1 each.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What tasks are axes in this category used for?

The represented axes are used for cutting lumber, chopping firewood or logs, trimming, splitting and shaping wood.

When should I choose a maul?

Choose the represented 8 lb maul when splitting logs is the primary task.

What is a pick mattock used for?

The pick mattock is used for digging and breaking soil and other hard ground surfaces.

What handle materials are represented?

The listed tools include hickory and oak wood handles, plus fiberglass and fiberglass-core handles.

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