Best one-handed
Fiskars X7 Hatchet, 14"
- 14 in hatchet
- About 1.4 lb
- Lifetime warranty
The grip is on the slim side for very large hands.
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Tools for Big Guys: Axes, Mauls and Klein Hand Tools
One-handed hatchets, two-handed axes and mauls, plus Klein hand tools with full-size grips. Handle length matters more than you'd think when you're tall.
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11 picks
Toughest build
Estwing Sportsman's Axe E24A, 14" Leather Grip
- One-piece steel
- About 13.5 in
- Made in USA
Solid steel passes more shock to your hand than a composite handle.
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Classic hickory
Husqvarna 13" Wooden Hatchet
- 13 in hickory
- Swedish steel head
- Edge cover
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Compact only
Gerber Pack Hatchet
- About 9.5 in
- Full tang
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Best for tall guys
Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe, 36"
- 36 in handle
- Marketed for taller users
- Lifetime warranty
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Best maul
Fiskars Pro IsoCore 8 lb Splitting Maul, 36"
- 8 lb head
- 36 in handle
- Shock-control handle
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Best for chopping
Husqvarna 26" Wooden Multi-Purpose Axe
- 26 in hickory
- Swedish-forged head
Price on this one varies a lot, so compare against Husqvarna's list price.
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Budget chopper
Fiskars X15 Chopping Axe
- About 23.5 in
- About 3.4-3.6 lb
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Best multi-bit driver
Klein Tools 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver / Nut Driver
- 8 bits
- 3 nut driver sizes
- Cushion grip
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Made in USA
Klein Tools D2000-9NE Lineman's Pliers, 9"
- 9 in
- High-leverage
- Made in USA
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Tool bag
Klein Tools Tradesman Pro 10" Tool Tote (5541610-14)
- 40 pockets
- 1680D ballistic weave
- Padded shoulder strap
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Handle length vs. your height
Short handles make tall guys hunch over the block. For splitting, a 36-inch handle like the Fiskars X27 or the IsoCore maul keeps your back straighter. Hatchets are for one hand and close work.
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