A good axe

Fiskars.
I have only wood heating so split heaps of wood by hand. Never go back to a conventional axe after using one of them.

Hi Trev,

Have a look at the Fiskars range - link is here. Our son who does woodchopping for a sport (and knows a thing or 2 about axes) gave us one and we have been very happy with it.

Agree Fiskars are good. So are Aussie Cyclone just check out the handle. Many companies are now using Chinese handles so that they can compete with the cheap but useless imports.

If the handle does not look like good Aussie hardwood either chose another or replace the handle before using. Many axes manufactured overseas even in Europe or USA are not made to be used on Aussie hardwood especially on the hard stuff found in the bush.

Be careful of hickory handles, most are now grown in China.

Yeah, I've got this terrific Kelly axe, had it for over fifty years, it's only ever had three new handles and two new axe heads!

G'day Trevor, Haunt the Op shops and second hand places or garage sales and you are sure to find a quality "old" axe, maybe even a Plumb brand. It will probably need a new handle as these get abused.

Cheers, Doug S..

Thanks for all the feedback. Going to have a look at the fiskas.

Trevor