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Kindling Cracker XL Kindling Cracker King Firewood Splitter - Kindling Splitter Wood Splitter Wood Splitting Wedge Manual Log Splitter Wedge

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Brand Kindling Cracker
Material Wood cast iron
Item Weight 16 ounces

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  • A safe and easy way to make kindling with no moving blade or sharpened object passing by your hands
  • Splits firewood with less force than a standard axe
  • 9in. inside dia. top ring offers more space than the original model to handle large pieces of firewood
  • 17in. height allows you to split long pieces of firewood
  • Virtually maintenance-free

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Easy to use
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Product Description

Safe. Fast. King-Sized Wood Splitting

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Inspiration Grows Again

  • This king-sized version maintains the same incredible design quality, while increasing your firewood splitting capabilities even more
  • The enhanced safety ring has been expanded to a full 9in. inside dia., keeping your fingers safely away from the blade.

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Premium Build, Timeless Performance

  • While allowing you to split wood almost 40% larger than with the original Kindling Cracker
  • By adding height to the original Kindling Cracker, the taller 17in.H king-sized frame makes it possible to split longer pieces of firewood without worrying about running out of room below the splitting wedge

Safe and Easy to Use

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No hard work

  • There's never any need to swing a sharp, heavy axe — the cast iron splitting head remains stationary, permanently mounted inside a cast iron frame

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Safely Splits

  • Safely splits a full stack of firewood, quickly creating kindling for your fireplace, fire pit, pizza oven, sauna, barbecue, smoker, and more

Kindling Cracker King Advantage

  • Quality abounds in this rugged, one-piece cast iron frame, custom forged in an industry-leading Australian foundry
  • The beefy, H-designed base features a broad 10.5in.W stance with permanent-mount bolt holes built right in, offering the steady, rock-solid hold you need while splitting wood
  • A perfectly angled splitting head that never needs sharpening pairs with a durable frame design with no moving parts to break, offering virtually maintenance-free performance

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Brilliant Construction

  • Smart construction and a timeless design ensure that, with just a bit of care, the Kindling Cracker King will stand ready for use and be handed down for generations
  • Just place a piece of firewood inside the 9in. dia. iron safety ring and firmly strike it with a blunt instrument, such as a hammer, mallet or even another piece of wood, easily driving the wood down onto the stationary wedge head

Key Specifications

Ship Weight 22.0 LB
Material Cast Iron
Application Splitting
Product Weight 21 lb
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 17 H x 9 dia. in
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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Customers say

Customers like the ease of splitting with the kindling cracker. They say it makes splitting wood into kindling easier with very little effort. They also appreciate the ease and simplicity of use. Customers say it's well worth the investment, with a great price for the quality, performance, and durability. They find it safer than using an axe or hatchet to make kindling. They mention that it'll save you time and be the best way to generate kindling quickly.

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375 customers mention357 positive18 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it works well, is effective, and is well built. Some say that the blade on the cracker worked great and that it's easy to use. Overall, most are happy with the quality, performance, and durability of the product.

"...one-piece cast iron construction, a great price for the quality, performance, and durability...." Read more

"...easy to use and you do have to be in decent shape to use it, but it works well and splits most wood nicely...." Read more

"...So, I tried this after reading all the great reviews. It's perfect...." Read more

"Easily, one of the best performing and best value per dollar purchases I have made in years...." Read more

361 customers mention343 positive18 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it is well-built, sturdy, and does not fall over when they hit the wood. They also say that it's a sturdy tool for splitting wood that should last a long time. The ring and the edge are fine, shard, and strong. The product is a perfect way to make kindling and great for making smaller pieces of wood to fit in a wood stove. They never had anything get stuck and it easily spits wood using a small mallet.

"The KC XL is a perfect way to make kindling: *way* safer than using an axe, literally 1/10th the effort, easy to use, very solid one-piece cast iron..." Read more

"This is well made. I was able to help my husband split a lot of wood with it...." Read more

"...it once so can't speak to durability per se, but it sure seems amazingly solid and I expect it will last for years...." Read more

"...I will buy another one if need be; it’s very well made." Read more

297 customers mention297 positive0 negative

Customers find the kindling cracker easy to use. They say it's simple and safer than using an axe or hatchet. Customers also say it makes making kindling an absolute breeze. They mention it'll split without trouble and require very little skill or strength.

"...: *way* safer than using an axe, literally 1/10th the effort, easy to use, very solid one-piece cast iron construction, a great price for the quality..." Read more

"...I was able to help my husband split a lot of wood with it. It's fairly easy to use and you do have to be in decent shape to use it, but it works..." Read more

"...one or two more and the log splits without trouble and without requiring much exertion. My shoulder feels fine!..." Read more

"...Sure enough though, when I got it I tried it and it was incredibly easy to use!..." Read more

274 customers mention260 positive14 negative

Customers find the wood splitter easy to use and effective for splitting firewood. They say it works well for making kindling from seasoned wood and that it splits large logs easily. Some customers say it's the best splitter ever and that the wood still splits great.

"...have to be in decent shape to use it, but it works well and splits most wood nicely. I always appreciate well-made products and this is one." Read more

"...log, keeping it in place, and then one or two more and the log splits without trouble and without requiring much exertion. My shoulder feels fine!..." Read more

"...Splits large log splits easily and works down to small kindling sizes. Tp say I am pleased witj this acquisitipn would be an understatement...." Read more

"Works easily to split kindling. Allow grandkids use with supervision. They have fun and learn a life skill. If they can use a 3 lb. Hammer!..." Read more

201 customers mention180 positive21 negative

Customers like the value of the log splitter. They say it's worth the purchase, has cast iron construction, and is reasonable priced for the quality. Some customers also say it is the best back saver and kindling maker around.

"...easy to use, very solid one-piece cast iron construction, a great price for the quality, performance, and durability...." Read more

"Easily, one of the best performing and best value per dollar purchases I have made in years...." Read more

"It works, it's great...." Read more

"...The bigger one is not as big as I anticipated, but still well worth it." Read more

145 customers mention145 positive0 negative

Customers find the Kindling Cracker super safe and faster than using an axe or hatchet to make kindling. They also say it feels pretty safe and is actually fun to crack wood with it. Customers also say the product keeps things contained safely so pieces parts don't fly off.

"The KC XL is a perfect way to make kindling: *way* safer than using an axe, literally 1/10th the effort, easy to use, very solid one-piece cast iron..." Read more

"...I was highly impressed that it works so well and it’s safe to use even if you’re an older woman...." Read more

"...If they can use a 3 lb. Hammer! It is safe and effective...." Read more

"Safe, efficient, simple. Just great.For me, the best use of this tool is to make kindling to start the fire...." Read more

79 customers mention79 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the appearance of the firewood splitter. They say it has a brilliant design, it's nice to look at, and is impressive in its simplicity and effectiveness. Customers also mention that it'll save time and is well-thought out.

"Love the design, size and general craftsmanship...." Read more

"...It’s also quite handsome with a decorative touch." Read more

"...No more worries about handing them a hatchet or axe. Love the black finish and feels like it will last a lifetime...." Read more

"...I was actually amazed how well it worked. Such a simple concept that executes its intended purpose flawlessly. Secure it to a stump and go at it." Read more

72 customers mention72 positive0 negative

Customers find the speed of the wood splitter to be much easier, safer, and quicker than an axe or sledge. They say it's the best way to generate kindling quickly and safely. Customers also say the reverse-wedge design is much quicker than using an ax or a sled. They mention it'll produce a bucket of kindling fast.

"...Quick shipping amso." Read more

"Safe, efficient, simple. Just great.For me, the best use of this tool is to make kindling to start the fire...." Read more

"...Much easier, safer, and quicker. Highly recommended!" Read more

"this is the best way to.generate kindling quickly and safely" Read more

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Best purchase ever!
Been wanting one of these for a few years, just kept putting it on the back burner. Finally got one for the hubby for Christmas. It’s literally his favorite new toy. He loves splitting the bigger pieces of wood to kill time! Highly recommend!
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Joni W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindling Cracker XL
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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The KC XL is a perfect way to make kindling: *way* safer than using an axe, literally 1/10th the effort, easy to use, very solid one-piece cast iron construction, a great price for the quality, performance, and durability. Two quick notes: it's used for smaller pieces of seasoned wood w minimal knots; keep it out of the elements to prevent rust and dulling the blade. I use either a one pound hammer or a 4 pound sledgehammer. I am very impressed w it and highly recommend it!
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Green Thumb
5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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This is well made. I was able to help my husband split a lot of wood with it. It's fairly easy to use and you do have to be in decent shape to use it, but it works well and splits most wood nicely. I always appreciate well-made products and this is one.
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JL2355
5.0 out of 5 stars Why didn't I buy this sooner?
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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I'd been splitting wood for years with a mallet and wedge. I recently injured my shoulder and so was looking for something to simplify the process this winter. I tried one of those drill bits that supposedly help split wood with ease -- it was garbage, and got stuck in the very first log. So, I tried this after reading all the great reviews. It's perfect. I've only used it once so can't speak to durability per se, but it sure seems amazingly solid and I expect it will last for years. However, I can speak with certainty about what a great job it does. Logs split with ease. One good tap and the blade bites into the log, keeping it in place, and then one or two more and the log splits without trouble and without requiring much exertion. My shoulder feels fine! I highly recommend it if you're looking for something to make logging splitting simple, and easy on your body.
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Redbull
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely effective and easy
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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Easily, one of the best performing and best value per dollar purchases I have made in years. Splits large log splits easily and works down to small kindling sizes. Tp say I am pleased witj this acquisitipn would be an understatement. Quick shipping amso.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works great !!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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I’m 62 , have some back problems and I needed to split some kindling wood but I was afraid to use an axe so I bought this splitter. I was highly impressed that it works so well and it’s safe to use even if you’re an older woman. I love it and would recommend it to any adult at any age. I will buy another one if need be; it’s very well made.
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Victor Wyatt
4.0 out of 5 stars Safe wood splitter
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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Works easily to split kindling. Allow grandkids use with supervision. They have fun and learn a life skill. If they can use a 3 lb. Hammer! It is safe and effective. It can be permanently mounted on a wood base, but I keep it loose so I can take it camping!
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Phil
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well designed and rugged product
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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It works, it's great. The first piece that I tried to split didn't work, but it was a big piece of oak and I noticed that I was trying to split it against the grain. Reoriented the piece and it split easily. I use a one pound hand sledge for most pieces and keep a ten pound sledge nearby for the larger ones. No, this won't split larger hardwood pieces with knots (nothing works on those pieces anyway).
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Book Jedi
5.0 out of 5 stars Works better than expected!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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I don't write many reviews but had to for this! So I saw the reviews and videos on this that it worked really well but I kept my expectations reasonable. Sure enough though, when I got it I tried it and it was incredibly easy to use! I had tried using an axe before to breakdown store bought firewood that was a bit too large for my fireplace and it was impossibly difficult and exhausting. Using this with a few medium weight wacks with a mallet/sledgehammer and the wood split into perfectly sized chunks. Probably could have gotten the original size (for store bought wood) but I sized up in case i ever use it for larger logs. Highly recommend for easily splitting firewood!
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Chilly North
5.0 out of 5 stars So easy to chop wood now
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2023
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I’ve been chopping wood for years. I’ve had a few axes and a metal wedge to split the bigger logs. It was never easy and always required maximum effort. This wood cracker is amazing! It’s one solid piece of iron so it can take the punishment. I threw the biggest piece of wood that just barely fit the ring and after a few of sledgehammer swings it cracked it in half. It’s actually pretty fun now to chop wood. It’s fast and I barely break a sweat. I can’t recommend this thing enough. And it’s much a more safe process. Now I don’t have to worry about missing the wood and possibly hitting something with an axe, or trying to hit a small 2 inch wedge with a full swing.
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Jeanlouis Decamp
5.0 out of 5 stars Génial
Reviewed in Belgium on November 1, 2023
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Capable de fendre petites et grosses bûches. Qualité au rendez-vous. A conseiller. Prix élevé justifié.
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MIGNARD
5.0 out of 5 stars Tres efficace pour fendre les buches
Reviewed in France on October 28, 2023
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J’ai pu fendre des buches de 50cm sans aucun probleme.
Super efficace et tres simple d’utilisation.
Tres robuste !!!!
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RC
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo prodotto, veramente consigliato!
Reviewed in Italy on July 10, 2023
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Prodotto di ottima qualità in ghisa, veramente ben rifinito (fon fregi pseudo-elfici) e perfettamente funzionante. Il peso in sè dell'attrezzo (veramente rilevante) ne facilita l'operatività. Prevedo una duratà pressochè infinita. Basterà molare la lama ( che essendo in ghisa ha una grande durezza e quindi lunga durata) per riportare l'attrezzo alla piena funzionalità.
Complimenti al progettista e alla fonderia che ha eseguito il prodotto.
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Mrs KM mackenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful to own and safe and easy to use.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022
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I love this. I always had the job of cutting kindling as a child and of course there came a day when my thumb got in the way of the axe: not badly but enough to make me more careful. This omits that danger, though you still have to be careful with the hammer that knocks the wood!
It splits pine and birch with ease... knotted bits take a few hammerings but they go eventually. I'm now in my sixties and still in need of kindling! This is safer and it's beautiful to look at too. I keep it in a box when cutting the wood which keeps all the bits together and kindling from straying. I gave four stars for value for money as the cost of an axe is far cheaper...but this is a very substantial and aesthetically pleasing tool to own.
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