http://www.estwing.com/ao_fireside_f...tting_tool.php
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Early this year when the local farm supply store had a big sale on a lot of stuff I got one of these at a substantial discount..
I have used it a bit here lately, and here are my impressions..
First.. Most, like 99% of the wood I split for my Hobo stove is an average of 8" long.. The slugs I cut from the logs I have may be 20 to 30 inches in diameter, but only 8" long to best fit my stove..
With wood this length the tool works great.. It came out of the package VERY sharp. The hammer head works well driving wedges. Always have the blade cover on when hammering.
I'm sure it would split much longer wood quite easily. For use on the wood I require it is a bit heavy. I will have muscles I have not used in a lot of places by the end of summer. I e-mailed Estwing and ask if they would consider making a 3lb model. I would buy that in a hot minute.
If you have the work to be done. It will do it.
My 2 cents.
Good luck.