Kindling Cracker Original Log Splitter. Sturdy Manual Log Splitter. Made From Recycled Cast Iron. Compact Design. Wood Chopper For Kindling Wood. Log Splitters For Firewood Fireplace Accessories

I do actually like this Kindling Cracker - the only downside for me is the (very) high price considering what it is. That said, I have tried other design log splitters and never felt comfortable with the “open bladed” type which I had originally ordered and thought would have been better in use It soon became apparent that the open blade would or could be a potential issue especially when trying to split my hard wood logs (seasoned oak, ash etc) and if too much force was used to hammer the log, or it split easier than expected, there was always the chance that you would follow through with the hammer, or worse, one of your hands (you use one hand to steady the log for the initial hit) and strike the open blade. Hammers can be replaced - you hands cant :( So, with the above in mind, I searched for something that at least on the face of it, looked safer to use. There are plenty of this type available on line (with the halo above the blade), but either ridiculously cheap, looked quite spindly or very little credible reviews other than “best thing Ive bought…” which is no real use Finally settled on this Kindling Cracker - yes it is expensive, and realistically I feel it should really be around the £50-£70 price bracket, but in its defence, it is well thought out, very sturdy and appears to be a single cast of metal so shouldnt flex under duress like some of the collapsible types I have seen The blade appears blunt when inspected, certainly not knife sharp but could still cause damage, but does appear to work when splitting logs - if the edge was any finer it would soon dull after a few logs had been split, so think this is the best compromise between sharpness and longevity of the edge It is super easy to split soft wood logs but with a little more effort it also works well with my hard wood logs too with the “halo” actually helping to support larger logs (keeping one hand out of the way) prior to hitting them with the hammer. Smaller logs dont require as much effort to split, but you need to support them first, but one small tap will bed the log onto the blade and you can then remove your supporting hand while striking with the hammer The best thing I like about the “halo” at the top is that it actually acts as a safety rail that stops the hammer following through if the logs splits too easily - this prevents the hammer, or more importantly, your hands getting anywhere near the blade when splitting logs Obviously common sense should prevail when using this type of tool, but I feel this is certainly worth considering if you are the nervous type or have limited mobility issues and think if used sensibly, can last you a lifetime and will your hands out of harms way too. Which is nice :)

I was a little nervous about buying this wood splitter due to the price since I wondered if other tools would be as good with less cost. However, I'm very pleased to report its an excellent product and works very well. I can appreciate the product for its well thought out design and quality of build. The product is made out of cast iron which makes it very strong and able to take quite hard impacts when splitting the wood. So far I've managed to split lots of kindling with little effort and it really does make doing the job so much easier and safer. I really like the design since its very simple but really makes things simple and easy to use since you have lots of control over the point in which the splitting force is applied. Also having the top loop does make it far safer compared with using a hand axe. I would recommend screwing it down to a stable heavy object however, since it will just make it more stable and easier to use.

Wow! What a great piece of kit! I've been looking longingly at these for a while now, but wasn't sure I could justify the cost. Is it really worth it, just for chopping smaller branches? Oh yes it is! All those lengths which are just a bit too small to stand up properly on the chopping block: pop them in the top, tap a couple of times to settle them, then give them a whack, and down they go. The advice to screw it to a block is good: they do tend to jump around a bit, if not pinned down. The holes in the base are big, though: much bigger than any screw or washer which I had to hand, so I had to bodge it with some odd little brackets, but once that was done - perfect! (It would be nice, for this price, if the seller included two large washers...) The size is perfect - there are smaller ones available, cheap copies by the look of them, but this one is large enough to take a decent-sized log and, exactly as per the videos, you can split and re-split as many times as you like, depending on if you just want to split smaller logs, or to make actual kindling. And it is so much safer than using an axe! The picture shows less than ten minutes of fun - err, I mean, effort.

Strongly built, (avoid those cheap copies) easy to use. Best raised up a little on a stump or similar, it's actually quite small, but very effective. Only slight drawback is the small-ish top circle, which limits the size of log to be split. Bigger size version is pricey but worth considering. 2-3 logs split generates a big bag of kindling, so the savings are obvious, definitely recommend.

Brilliant product, screw it to a large log and off you go. Works a treat and the quality is excellent.

Works really well. My kids can split down kindling with ease. Quite pricey but should last a lifetime.

You'll need a 2 KG hammer as well, possibly a 1 KG at a pinch. You'll also need a shock absorbing surface. Don't attempt it on your flag stones for example. You can use the grass, but you'll be stooping a lot. It's designed to be screwed into a very large log/stump, but it will rust if you leave it out. I use it on a raised area of gravel, by a low wall, which works v well. If you've got all that it'll chew logs quicker than a hatchet. It's not effort-free, but easier I think. Good for making kindling as well. All in all, worth it. Don't scrimp on the cheaper versions. This takes a beating, so the cheaper ones will simply break.

Very sturdy and very well made. Chops logs like a treat. Recommended.

L'essayer c'est l'adopter ! Il est simplement parfait et très robuste. Je l'ai recommandé à toutes mes connaissances ☺️ Ne vous laissez pas tenter par des modèles bon marché, vous le regretteriez très vite,à l'exception des modèles très simpliste, qui s'ils ne coûtent pas chers,sont aussi beaucoup plus dangereux, étant donner qu'ils n'ont pas de protection latérale comme celui-ci et croyez-moi, c'est vraiment un plus ! Il est en effet quasiment impossible de se blesser avec celui-ci, ce qui en fait un maître achat évident ☺️ Après l'avoir utilisé pour fendre déjà 4 stères de chêne, je ne peut que vous recommander chaudement cet engin,il traîne au jardin par tout les temps et n'affiche pas encore de tâches de rouille. Avec une massette d'un kilo,c'est un plaisir de fendre son bois, pour ma part, je recoupe les bûches en 25cm (en deux donc) pour allumer le feu,c'est idéal ! Truc interressant : Depuis peu, je fais mon feu "inversé " je laisse 2cm de cendre dans le poêle, je vide le cendrier, et je pose deux bûches de 50cm sur la cendre ensuite, je construit une pyramide carrée avec le petit bois posé sur les bûches , les avantages sont principalement, un feu qui démarre plus doucement (c'est bon pour la fonte) et ça fume beaucoup moins...de plus ,il est possible de fermer le tirage inférieur dans les 3 minutes qui suivent l'allumage, du coup vous avez une montée en température plus douce et cela évite le "feu d'enfer" typique quand on mets du bois de plus en plus gros en entassant le bois. Grâce à la cendre que je laisse intentionnellement, les braises tiennent plus longtemps, donc,plus besoin de surveiller la bête en permanence, quand on ne vois plus de flammes, il est temps de remettre du bois 😉 Bonne flambée et profitez bien de cet hiver pour vous relaxer au coin du feu 🔥 😊

Soddisfatto, un prodotto davvero valido, mi ha risolto il problema.. ora spacco ciocchi di media grandezza senza problemi, una nota negativa il prezzo un po' alto. Consiglio

Ich habe mir den Kindling Cracker Klassisch gekauft, um Anzündholz für meinen Kamin einfacher und sicherer zu spalten. Ganz besonders dafür, das meine Frau das auch mal machen wollte, aber immer etwas Respekt vor der Axt hatte! Was soll ich sagen, das Gerät hat mich in jeder Hinsicht überzeugt. Sicherheit: Die Konstruktion ist äußerst durchdacht. Da man kein Beil oder scharfes Werkzeug schwingen muss, ist die Gefahr von Verletzungen deutlich reduziert. Das Holz wird einfach durch die Öffnung auf die Klinge gedrückt, und mit einem Hammer oder Gummihammer lässt es sich mühelos spalten. Gerade für Familien oder unerfahrene Nutzer ist das ein großer Vorteil. Verarbeitung und Stabilität: Der Kindling Cracker besteht aus massivem Gusseisen und ist hervorragend verarbeitet. Er fühlt sich extrem robust an und bleibt stabil, egal wie kräftig man zuschlägt. Die solide Basis sorgt dafür, dass er fest an seinem Platz bleibt – ein echtes Qualitätsprodukt, das wohl Jahrzehnte halten wird. Effizienz: Das Holzspalten geht mit dem Cracker schnell und einfach. Selbst harte Holzarten wie Eiche lassen sich problemlos in kleinere Stücke zerlegen. Ich konnte in kürzester Zeit genug Anzündholz für mehrere Wochen vorbereiten, ohne großen Kraftaufwand. Design: Das schlichte, aber funktionale Design sieht nicht nur gut aus, sondern macht den Cracker auch einfach in der Handhabung. Die kompakte Größe ist ideal, um ihn im Schuppen oder in der Garage zu lagern. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis: Der Kindling Cracker ist zwar nicht billig, aber er ist jeden Cent wert. Die Sicherheit, Effizienz und Qualität machen ihn zu einer lohnenden Investition, besonders wenn man regelmäßig Holz spaltet. Fazit: Der Kindling Cracker Klassisch ist das perfekte Werkzeug für alle, die Holz spalten möchten, ohne dabei Kompromisse bei Sicherheit oder Effizienz einzugehen. Robust, einfach zu bedienen und extrem langlebig – ich kann ihn uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Ein Must-have für jeden, der einen Kamin, Holzofen oder Lagerfeuerplatz nutzt!

Un antes y un después en lo que se refiere a cortar leña, gran invento y súper fácil de usar. El cambio con cortar con un hacha es enorme, cuesta mucho menos y con la seguridad de no hacerte daño. Recomendable al 100%

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