Cast-Iron Log Splitter with Safety Cage for Fire Starters

Splitting kindling with an axe requires holding the log close to the blade as it comes down, and that’s often where injuries to the woodcutter occur. This log splitter changes the approach: the blade remains enclosed in a cage; you place the log on top and strike the top with a hammer. Your hands never come near the cutting edge. The cast-iron body weighs about one and a half times as much as a conventional log splitter, and that weight makes a difference: it absorbs the impact instead of sending it back toward you. The tool can handle logs up to 12 cm in diameter and requires no setup—just a coat of paint every now and then. Handy for use near an outdoor fire pit, at the cabin, or for the wood stove at home.

• Blade protected by a safety guard: only the wood comes into contact with the cutting edge—never your hands.
• Heavy cast-iron body: one and a half times heavier than average, to absorb impact.
• No installation required: just place the log, tap it with a hammer, and you're done.
• Logs up to 12 cm: enough for kindling and firewood.

Features

• Type: Cast-iron log splitter for kindling
• Material: durable cast steel
• Color: black
• Dimensions: 27 x 14.5 cm
• Maximum log diameter: 12 cm
• Maintenance: an occasional coat of paint
• Intended use: camping, cabins, and household firewood

A simple tool that can be placed on a chopping block, making it safer to cut kindling without requiring any special installation or maintenance.