The 5 Best Splitting Wedges (2022 Review)

Featuring two fins on either side, this wedge drives into wood with multiple points of contact for more splitting power.

-Made in the United States
-Forged from durable steel
-Has a hand-sharpened, honed cutting edge

-Doesn’t come with a lifetime warranty like many splitting wedges
-Has a bulkier build than standard wedges without fins

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This hefty wood splitter has a circular base with two bolt holes for permanent mounting.

-Doesn’t use a sharp blade near your hand
-Made with durable cast iron
-Requires less force than an ax

Manual Log Splitter Wedge

-Not as compact or portable as true splitting wedges
-Can’t fit logs that are larger than 6.5 inches in diameter through the top ring

Best four-direction

Redneck Convent

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This light but powerful wedge splits wood in four directions as opposed to the standard of two.

-Made from heat-treated and hardened railway steel
-Has a mid-range build, weighing four pounds
-Has a bright red color to see where you’re aiming

Classic Log Splitting Wedge

-Has a dull end that’s initially difficult to stick into wood
-Struggles to split knotty woods

Best lightweight

Edward Tools

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Taking on the classic wedge shape, this model weighs three pounds.

-Splits the wood instantly once you hit it with a sledgehammer
-Has a sharpened edge for quicker splitting
-Includes a lifetime warranty

-Meant for light-duty use
-Has a small striking head

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For a standard but reliable wedge, this one weighs five pounds and has a blunt edge.

-Has the weight printed on it
-Measures nine inches long to wedge deep into wood
-Takes up minimal space in your garage when you’re not using it