Gransfors Bruks Splitting Wedge

uses

The last resort for spliting open the most subborn of logs. Also used with another wedge to split larger diameter and length of timbers to produce rails, typically oak or chestnut. See the Lindisfarne Castle case study on our other website

http://mpwoodsmith.co.uk/case_studies.html

Product Description

Special hardened forged steel wedge to bust open the most stubborn firewood logs.

Product Specification

1 3/4" face, weighs 4Ibs, twisted for maximum splitting effect. The poll has ground edges. Comes with a grain leather sheath (for some reason!) and The Axe Book

Additional notes

We use one for spliting oak for fence rails, longer than a lot of wedges also because it is forged with a twist it is very effective. There are wedges........ and there are Gransfors wedges