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An axe, maybe a wedge or two for the tough stuff, but that's all I ever use. My maul is dusty and rusty.
It's important to "read" the wood, avoid knots and you're good to go.
Always sink the axe near the outer edge rather than the middle of larger pieces. A wedge set on the opposite side will make easy work out of wood 2 feet in diameter.
If you fail to split on the first swing and the axe is in the wood, flip the two over and drop the wood onto your chopping block axe first. The weight of the wood will drive the axe up into your piece...splitting it quite easily.
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