Log Splitting Wedges

The first log splitting wedge that we are going to take a look at is the Roughneck ROU65504 wood grenade splitting wedge. Though primarily for use with a sledge hammer, this is quite useful due to its sheer design and strength. Let us take a look at its key features:Design – This wooden wedge has a diamond shaped cross section that ensures the logs getting split quite quickly and with ease. Its spherical striking face with sharp points provides centred and powerful blows as well as ensures an easy start. The notches in between hold it tight, thus preventing it from popping out of the wooden log. This can be used with sledge hammer or even a splitting maul. It does its job quite efficiently with both the tools.

Material and dimensions: Made of steel and measuring 17.8 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm, the Roughneck ROU65504 wood grenade splitting wedge weighs under a 1.5 KG but can split the log of wood into four pieces. It is built to be strong and sturdy and has a gold colour.

This is one of the best steel log splitting wedges you can find.

The second log splitting wedge that we are going to review is the Deuba wood splitter log bomb 170mm splitting wedge. Let us look at the major aspects of this log splitting wedge.

 

Design – This wood splitting wedge has a minimalistic design and is best suited to split logs in four directions.

Material and dimensions – The Deuba wood splitter log bomb 170mm splitting wedge is made of carbon steel. Though not as strong as steel made one, this is strong enough for most use. However, it is recommended that you do not use a steel hammer. Instead, you can use a rubber or wooden hammer. It is 17 cm long and weighs 1.6 kg, and is red in colour.

The first two log splitting wedges that we reviewed were meant to split logs of wood into four and were less heavy. The next one, Estwing E-5 Sure split wedge is a model that is quite different from those two. Let us review to understand what makes this different.Design – The design of this wedge is unique such that it revolutionises the concept of splitting wood in a quick and easy manner. Contrary to its counterparts, this has a fast taper head that helps you start the splitting task easily. It has sure split fins towards the top end that provides extra wedge action as you continue striking and ensure proper splitting.

Material and dimensions – The Estwing E-5 Sure split wedge measures 22.6 x 6.4 x 4.4 cm and weighs about 5 pounds. It is ultra durable and sturdy for many years of use. It comes in multiple colours.

Now, we are going to take a look at a combination of two log splitting wedges. The 2 Neilsen log splitting wood wedges essentially consists of a gold log bomb and a 6lb dark wood wedge. Let us take a look at the key features of each of them.

 

6lb dark wood wedge design – The 6 pound dark wood wedge is drop forged. The design is simple, yet effective in ensuring that the striking force is translated to point of split efficiently.

Material and dimensions – This wood wedge is made of hardened and tempered carbon steel. This wedge is black in colour while the striking face and tip have a silver colour. This wedge has a striking face measuring 4 cm x 5 cm and is 26 cm long while weighing about 2.6 kg. It has a strong and sturdy build that is meant for toughness.

Gold log bomb design – The gold log bomb is much similar to the first product that we reviewed. It has a diamond shape and is designed such that the cross-section can split the log into four parts. The striking face is spherical to ensure a central striking blow. As expected, this works best when a sledge hammer is used. The tip has a sharp point that aids in easy insertion and the notches prevent it from popping out from the log but I probably prefer a manual log splitter over this.

Material and dimensions: The gold log bomb wedge is 165mm in length and weighs about 1.48 KG. As the name indicates, it is gold in colour.

It is best to have this combo as either of the products has its own advantages and come handy under different circumstances.

The Faithful log splitting wedge is an 8 inch one. It is another one that can be used with ease and does not burn a hole in the pocket. Let us take a look at the key features of this log splitting wedge:Design – This wedge has a simple design that is meant to drive the force in one direction. It works best when used with a sledge hammer.
Material and dimensions – This wedge is made out of drop forged carbon steel and tempered to make it strong. It weighs about 1.6 KGs and is about 200 mm in length.