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The 8 Best Splitting Hammer – Guide

SaleComparison winner of the editors Estwing E-5 5 Lb Sure Split Wedge, Blue & ESTWING Sure Strike Drilling/Crack Hammer - 2-Pound Sledge with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF2LB

The 8 Best Splitting Hammer – Guide

You are looking for a good splitting hammer? Then our guide is perfect for you. We have compared the best split hammers and linked the best ones in our product recommendations for you. You are sure to find a suitable model for you there. Also, take a look at our checklist to be well informed about split hammers.

Checklist For Splitting Hammer

Head Weight
  • A splitting hammer also has a long handle, but it is significantly heavier than a classic splitting axe.
  • A head weight of 2.5 to 3 kg is suitable for relatively simple splitting tasks.
  • With a head weight of 3.5 kg and more, relatively long logs can also be split well.
Blade And Hammer Side
  • The hardened steel blade can penetrate the wood well if the cutting edge has a blunt angle of 30°. In comparison, a classic splitting axe comes to only about 20°.
  • The surface of the striking head is rounded on some models. This makes it easier to hammer in wedges.
Handle length
  • In order for you to be able to strike out well with the splitting hammer, it should have the right handle length.
  • Most classic models have a handle length of 80 to 90 cm.
  • Split hammers with a 60 to 80 cm long handle are suitable for smaller people.
Handle material
  • A cheap splitting hammer usually comes with a handle made of wood. Ash or hickory is often used. These are relatively unbreakable woods that are also easy to replace. However, they only become weather-resistant with the appropriate varnish.
  • Lighter but still stable are handles made of plastic. These are found in the middle and upper price segments. They are reinforced with glass fibers and often have the advantage of an ergonomic design. Some models come with special rubber inserts to dampen vibrations. However, fiberglass handles cannot be replaced in the event of a defect.
  • Very rare is the splitting hammer with a steel handle. It cannot be broken and is well balanced. Unsuitable for long periods of use or work in different places.

Here you can find the top 8 most popular splitting hammers.

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The Best Sellers Of The Splitting Hammer

We have compiled the most popular splitting hammers for you in this bestseller list.

# Preview Product
1 Estwing E-5 5 Lb Sure Split Wedge, Blue & ESTWING Sure Strike Drilling/Crack Hammer - 2-Pound Sledge with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF2LB Estwing E-5 5 Lb Sure Split Wedge, Blue & ESTWING Sure Strike Drilling/Crack Hammer - 2-Pound Sledge...
2 6PCS Rock Splitting Wedges and 1PCS Rotary Hammer Drill Bit, Wedge and Feather Shims, Stone Splitter Tools for Granites, Concretes, Boulders, Volcanic Rocks, Limestone Rocks 6PCS Rock Splitting Wedges and 1PCS Rotary Hammer Drill Bit, Wedge and Feather Shims, Stone Splitter...
3 GEDORE - 1707663 OX 635 H-3009 Wood Splitting Hammer Professional Big OX GEDORE - 1707663 OX 635 H-3009 Wood Splitting Hammer Professional Big OX
4 TIMBERBLAST Series Log Splitter - Heavy Duty High Carbon Steel Manual Wood Splitter with Safety Features and Kindling Cracker | Complete Firewood Splitting Kit: Splitter + Hammer + Gloves + Glasses TIMBERBLAST Series Log Splitter - Heavy Duty High Carbon Steel Manual Wood Splitter with Safety...
5 BiggerFire Manual Log Splitter High Carbon Steel Firewood Kindling Splitter Wood Splitting Wedge with 4LB Hammer Garden Tool Kit with Carry Bag PC-MH BiggerFire Manual Log Splitter High Carbon Steel Firewood Kindling Splitter Wood Splitting Wedge...
6 Kemcatui 20 Pcs Safety Round Handle Wedges, Hammer Handle Splitting Wedge, Metal Axe Wedge Splitting Wedge Maul Handle Wedge for Axe Claw Hammer Sledge (0.31/0.39/0.43/0.51 Inch) Kemcatui 20 Pcs Safety Round Handle Wedges, Hammer Handle Splitting Wedge, Metal Axe Wedge Splitting...
7 KOHAND 2 Pack 4 Lb Cross Pein Hammer, Heavy Duty Blacksmith’s Hammer, 12 Inches Fiberglass Handle with Rubber Grip Cross Peen Hammer for Construction, Splitting Wood KOHAND 2 Pack 4 Lb Cross Pein Hammer, Heavy Duty Blacksmith’s Hammer, 12 Inches Fiberglass Handle...
8 Optimech 12” Dia Kindling Splitter for Wood, XL Log Splitter Cast Steel Firewood Cracker with 5LB Sledge Hammer Heavy Duty Wedge, Manual Splitting Tool for Home (XL) Optimech 12” Dia Kindling Splitter for Wood, XL Log Splitter Cast Steel Firewood Cracker with 5LB...
9 MCC Log Splitter with Hammer, Cast Iron Wood Splitter, Durable Wedge Kindling Cutter, Kindling Splitting for Firewood, Manual Log Splitter Comes with Safety Tools (Work Glasses and Gloves) MCC Log Splitter with Hammer, Cast Iron Wood Splitter, Durable Wedge Kindling Cutter, Kindling...
10 Link Handles 64419 36' Sledge Or Maul Handle, For 6 To 16 Pound Sledge Or Striking Hammers, Better-Quality American Hickory, Clear Lacquer, Fire Finish, Contractor Grade Link Handles 64419 36" Sledge Or Maul Handle, For 6 To 16 Pound Sledge Or Striking Hammers,...
11 Splitting the Licks: Improvising and Arranging Songs on the 5-String Banjo Splitting the Licks: Improvising and Arranging Songs on the 5-String Banjo
12 Splitting Splitting
13 Hip & Lip Hip & Lip
14 LEE Men's Dungarees Losse-Fit Carpenter Jean - 36W x 32L - Retro Stone LEE Men's Dungarees Losse-Fit Carpenter Jean - 36W x 32L - Retro Stone
15 Bram Stoker's Dracula / Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Set [Blu-ray] Bram Stoker's Dracula / Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Set [Blu-ray]
16 Thor: God of Thunder - Playstation 3 Thor: God of Thunder - Playstation 3
17 ESTWING Fireside Friend Axe - 14' Wood Splitting Maul with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E3-FF4, Blue ESTWING Fireside Friend Axe - 14" Wood Splitting Maul with Forged Steel Construction & Shock...
18 C&T 2 piece Drilling/Crack Hammer+Split Wedge,3Lb Sledge Hammer with Fiberglass Handle,Forged Steel Construction, Shock Reduction Grip, 4.5Lb Split Wedge C&T 2 piece Drilling/Crack Hammer+Split Wedge,3Lb Sledge Hammer with Fiberglass Handle,Forged Steel...
19 ESTWING Sure Strike Drilling/Crack Hammer - 3-Pound Sledge with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF3LB,Blue/Yellow ESTWING Sure Strike Drilling/Crack Hammer - 3-Pound Sledge with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion...
20 Fiskars 751130-1001 Pro IsoCore 2.5 lb. Maul, Orange/Black Fiskars 751130-1001 Pro IsoCore 2.5 lb. Maul, Orange/Black

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Current Offers For Splitting Hammer

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the field of splitting hammers.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
LEE Men's Dungarees Losse-Fit Carpenter Jean - 36W x 32L - Retro Stone
LEE Men's Dungarees Losse-Fit Carpenter Jean - 36W x 32L - Retro Stone
SPECIFICATIONS. Zipper fly with button closure, leg opening: 18".
$36.90 −5% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 5
Bram Stoker's Dracula / Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Set [Blu-ray]
Bram Stoker's Dracula / Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Set [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray; Blu-ray, Subtitled; Czech (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled); 2; 250
$14.99 −33% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 7
Fiskars 751130-1001 Pro IsoCore 2.5 lb. Maul, Orange/Black
Fiskars 751130-1001 Pro IsoCore 2.5 lb. Maul, Orange/Black
Forged, heat-treated steel head is finished with a rust-resistant coating; Full lifetime warranty
$60.99 −33% Amazon Prime

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Which size for a splitting hammer?

The majority of commercially available split hammers have an overall length of between 85 and 90 cm.

How heavy is a splitting hammer?

With a weight between 2.5 and 3.5 kg, occasional work and splitting soft wood species and small quantities can be easily managed.

What is a splitting hammer?

A splitting hammer is similar to a splitting axe. The difference is that a splitting hammer is heavier. A splitting hammer can be used to cut wood.

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