Best Felling Axes In May 2025

Here, we’ll review the top 10 Best Felling Axes on the market today. We’ll provide an overview of the pros and cons of each product. Read on for our selection of Best Felling Axes.

To help you in your search, we have completed this list of the Best Felling Axes.

Top Rated Best Felling Axes Of 2025

Rank	Product Name	Score
1	Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe, 27 Inch Buy Now	9.7 Buy Now
2	Gransfors Bruks American Felling Axe, 35 Curved Handle Buy Now	9.5 Buy Now
3	GEDORE OX 620 H-1257 Universal Forestry Axe Buy Now	9.1 Buy Now
4	1844 Helko Werk Germany Bavarian Woodworker Axe - Heavy Felling Axe and Forest Buy Now	8.8 Buy Now
5	Husqvarna 26" Wooden Multi-Purpose Axe Buy Now	8.6 Buy Now
6	1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Tasmania Competition Axe - German Made Wood Chopping Buy Now	8.3 Buy Now
7	Snow & Nealley Hudson Bay Axe Buy Now	8.1 Buy Now
8	GEDORE OX 20 H-1257 Universal Forestry Axe, Hickory Handle 1250 g Buy Now	7.8 Buy Now
9	Husqvarna 28 in. Steel Splitting Axe with Fiberglass Handle Buy Now	7.5 Buy Now
10	Hults Bruk Kalix Felling Axe Buy Now	7.2 Buy Now

1. Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe, 27 Inch

Buy Now

9.7/10 our score

Buy Now

Hawk length: 6 1/2 - inch
Overall length: 26 - inch
Weight: 2.70 lbs.
Primary edge: 4 1/2 - inch
Steel: drop forged 1055 carbon
Handle: american hickory

2. Gransfors Bruks American Felling Axe, 35 Curved Handle

Buy Now

9.5/10 our score

Buy Now

Item no: 434-2
Sheath in vegetable-tanned leather
Length with handle: 90 cm with curved handle (35.5)
Weight: 2,2 kg (4.8 lb)

3. GEDORE OX 620 H-1257 Universal Forestry Axe

Buy Now

9.1/10 our score

Buy Now

Head weight 1250g (2.8 lbs), blade 120mm (4.7"), handle length 700mm (27.6"), axe weight 2100g (4.6 lbs) spare handle ox e-620 h-1250
Fine polished axe head with blade-protection, with high-quality hickory handle
Indispensable in wood-working and gardening
The long handle sleeve made of steel protects the handle from damage when the hammer misses its target, this guarantees a long service life
With handle join rotband-plus: handle sleeve, tapered collar, fixing plate and wood screw bond the hammer head and the handle into one unit and ensure an optimum in safety

4. 1844 Helko Werk Germany Bavarian Woodworker Axe - Heavy Felling Axe and Forest

Buy Now

8.8/10 our score

Buy Now

C50 high carbon steel - 53-56 hrc - as all helko werk axe heads are, this piece is forged by hand on a drop hammer. dropforging is a process where the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it.
Grade a american hickory handle - linseed oil finish - 150 grit sanded - sustainably sourced grade a american hickory handle individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle.
Dimensions head weight: 3.5 lb / length: 31 in. / total weight: 5.5 lb
Includes full grain leather sheath - 1 oz. bottle of axe guard protective oil - steel overstrike protector - helko werk axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets
Handmade in germany the bavarian woodworker is a full-size traditional german cutting axe and felling axe, with the heft and power required for heavy felling work. the 3 lb. rheinland pattern axe head has a sharp, slim, wide-bit blade that will outperform most american pattern felling axes and hatchets, and is the best axe for cutting work. this axe is well suited for...

5. Husqvarna 26" Wooden Multi-Purpose Axe

Buy Now

8.6/10 our score

Buy Now

Includes a leather edge cover
Head is attached to the hickory shaft using both a wooden and steel wedge to secure fastening
Multi-purpose axe is a single-bit axe in traditional style
The long handle provides power to the cut
Versatile axe used for tree felling, wood chopping, and other jobs

6. 1844 Helko Werk Germany Classic Tasmania Competition Axe - German Made Wood Chopping

Buy Now

8.3/10 our score

Buy Now

Includes full grain leather sheath - 1 oz. bottle of axe guard protective oil - steel overstrike protector - helko werk axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets
Handmade in germany - c50 high carbon steel- 53-56 hrc - the tasmania competition axe is a modern rendition of vintage tasmanian pattern racing axes. it is an affordable yet dependable option for racing experts as well as novices entering the world of timber sporting. this is a world class premium wood chopping axe
Dimensions head weight: 4 lb / length: 31 in. / total weight: 6 lb
Grade a american hickory handle - linseed oil finish - 150 grit sanded - sustainably sourced grade a american hickory handle individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density. this handle is ideal for competition, finished with boiled linseed oil and 150 grit hand-sanded for ease of use and to prevent blistering on your hands
The ideal racing axe used for timber sporting and racing as well as competition training. the blade is sharpened for general purpose chopping and can be used out of the box, though advanced users may wish to profile or hone the edge to their liking. outside of the competition arena, the tasmania is commonly used as a felling axe on both softwoods and hardwoods. the shor...

7. Snow & Nealley Hudson Bay Axe

Buy Now

8.1/10 our score

Buy Now

Drake off road tools
Drake off road tools featuring a 1 3/4# head on a 24" hickory handle
Our genuine leather blade sheath is included for your safety

8. GEDORE OX 20 H-1257 Universal Forestry Axe, Hickory Handle 1250 g

Buy Now

7.8/10 our score

Buy Now

With high-quality handle made of hickory wood
Indispensable in wood-working and gardening
Head weight 1250g (3 lbs), blade 120mm (5"), handle length 700mm (28"), axe weight 1850g (4 lbs), spare handle ox e-94 h-0700
Fine polished axe head with blade-protection