Axes

For general yard work, an axe is ideal for felling and chopping wood logs, while tools like Cyclone’s Supersplitter are perfect for splitting wood into firewood. Think about the size of the logs, how often you’ll use the tool, and whether your main job is chopping or splitting – that will help you find the right axe for your needs. On the Cyclone website, you can explore the felling tools collection, use the filter options by type and weight, and choose the axe that matches your job and preferences. 

Axes are designed for a mix of chopping, felling and trimming, making them a great all-around choice for most wood jobs. Hatchets are smaller axes, perfect for splitting and trimming light wood and kindling. Splitting mauls are heavier and have more force, intended to drive through larger wood logs.  

Longer handles give you more leverage and striking strength, which helps when you’re splitting bigger logs, while shorter handles offer more control for close work. Timber handles feel traditional and are easy to replace, while fibreglass handles offer modern durability and are designed to handle tough work over time. Cyclone axes are high-performing tools, so choosing between handle types mostly comes down to comfort and how the axe is intended to be used. If a handle wears, you don’t need a new axe - you can simply get a replacement handle and keep the tool working for years.

A quality general-purpose axe can handle light splitting as well as cutting, especially in softer or well-seasoned timber. For regular firewood splitting or large Australian hardwood rounds, a dedicated splitter or splitting wedge will be more efficient and reduce wear on your axe. Many people keep one axe for felling jobs, then rely on splitters and wedges for splitting through timber.