The 6 Best maul Handles (2023 reviews)

These handle savers are worth their weight in gold. It protects axe or sledge hammer handles from overstrike damage. It is designed to fit sledge hammer 8-12 lbs. It also has a tendency to spin on the handle but does its job and protects the wooden handle. It will not fit an axe handle which is more elongated.

This is the smart way to protect your splitting equipment. The installation is easy, does take some force but it pushes on real snug which is good because you don't have to worry about it moving around on you.

Why We Like This:

Works great on a husqvarna hand-forged splitting maul
A useful add-on item for a sledge or axe handle
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For re: Truper maul Handle

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Truper makes beautiful and great handle with classic and smartly choosen materials. This is a nice, sturdy, handle. It is great wood to hold ontoespecially with a solid copper. The handle comes ready to install with ease. It is perfect for re-handling old hammer heads. The product includes a wood wedge and a metal wedge. The grip is nicely contoured and its very comfortable. If it is for any head over 3 lbs, the light handle will feel unbalanced.

Why We Like This:

Fits exactly as described, comes with wooden and steel wedges
Good brand reputation

Best hardwood Handle: Link Handles maul Handle

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Next on the list, we've got yet another handle that manages to win our hearts. It's the link handles maul handle and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient handle you can buy. The head is a hair more than 1 1/4 inches. It comes with a metal and a wooden wedge. The hole for the handle is somewhat uneven and a bit under. The grain is straight and should not be likely to break with hard use.

Why We Like This:

Delivers what they promise
Good investment for long term

Best For sledgehammer: Truper Replacement Handle

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The truper replacement handle's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This is a beefy / well made handle. It fits perfectly and should last a long time.

Why We Like This:

Include wood and steel wedges for assembly
Good brand reputation

Best Axe Type: Council Tool maul Handle

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The council tool maul handle is capable of outshining several other handle featured in this list in overall features for the price point. This tool requires some strength to wield effectively and there's definitely a skill curve. It is designed to cut and hit wood, split staves, logs and other wood items. It is hydraulically inserted into the head and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge, providing a very secure mechanical bond. It is a wedge on a stick for smashing apart wood. It is made in America, with a clear lacquer finish to deter rust.

It is more advantageous and due to its width, it is less likely to become stuck in the wood. There's absolutely no sharpness to the maul out of the box, not even grind marks. It is made in the USA, with a clear lacquer finish to deter rust.

Why We Like This:

Forged tool steel head, made in usa, with clear lacquer finish to deter rust
New and hot release

Best style: Council Tool synthetic Handle

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The council tool synthetic handle might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year. This is important because vibration will give a person tennis elbow and tennis elbow can be a reoccurring pain throughout one’s life. It is made in America, with a clear lacquer finish to deter rust. It is hydraulically inserted into the head and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge, providing a very secure mechanical bond. It is intended for driving steel wedges that are used in conjunction with splitting logs. The temper is good on the head, and the shape and weight works well.

It is much more comfortable while splitting wood than a typical axe. The handle is coated with a spray finish that will give you blisters. The head is excellent quality but the handle splits after a few swings and not from missed swings.

Why We Like This:

Handle is decent and straight grained
Forged tool steel head, made in usa, with clear lacquer finish to deter rust
New and hot release

The 6 Best maul Handles (2023 reviews)

Our Top Picks:

Best Overall: The original Handle Saver maul Handle

Best For re: Truper maul Handle

Best hardwood Handle: Link Handles maul Handle

Best For sledgehammer: Truper Replacement Handle

Best Axe Type: Council Tool maul Handle

Best style: Council Tool synthetic Handle

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