{"id":492,"date":"2022-11-08T08:27:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T08:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/?p=492"},"modified":"2023-01-16T08:30:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T08:30:10","slug":"fiberglass-vs-wood-axe-handle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/fiberglass-vs-wood-axe-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiberglass vs Wood Axe Handle: Which is The Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There is a never-ending debate about fiberglass vs. wood axe handle. One team claims fiberglass axes are better, while another claims wooden handles are the best. To end this debate, we have compared both handles to help you decide which is better. Read on for a comprehensive review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Axes<\/a> are commonly made from wood. It is because it was readily available. However, wood has its limitations. For this reason, materials such as fiberglass are now preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturers use woods such as eucalyptus and Ash to make wooden axes. The most common include eucalyptus<\/a>, hickory, oak, and Ash. One main advantage of wooden axe handles is that they do not become brittle when used in extreme temperatures. The main disadvantage of wooden axes is that they easily break.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWood Axes <\/strong><\/td> Fiberglass Axes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> They are affordable<\/td> Are expensive to buy<\/td><\/tr> Have a short lifespan<\/td> Have a long life<\/td><\/tr> Bad conductor of electricity<\/td> Good conductor of electricity<\/td><\/tr> Easy to customize for personal use<\/td> Hard to customize for personal use<\/td><\/tr> Sensitive to extreme temperatures<\/td> Brittles, when exposed to extreme cold<\/td><\/tr> No shock-absorbing properties<\/td> Have shock-absorbing properties<\/td><\/tr> Easy to get a replacement<\/td> Not easy to get a replacement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 2. Wooden Axe Handles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n