Splitting small wood without a hatchet · review
A medium cast iron splitter with a 3 lb sledge hammer, scoring 3.9 stars from 160 ratings.
BAYQISI gives one-piece cast iron, 9.8 inches tall, 7.5 pounds, with a 3 pound sledge hammer.
At 3.9 from 160 ratings, its score is a weak one.
Strike the wood with a mallet or a small sledge, wear eye protection and gloves, and bolt the base to a stump or bench if the listing allows. Keep your free hand clear.
| Material | One-piece cast iron |
|---|---|
| Height | 9.8 in |
| Weight | 7.5 lb |
| Included | 3 lb sledge hammer |
| Mounting | Screw holes |
| Amazon reference | B0FV2QRBWY |
Yes, a 3 pound sledge.
9.8 inches.
7.2/ 10
Consider the Poffattr first, unless you need the hammer.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $49 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 14, 2026.
A small fireplace with short logs.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices, ratings and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure on this page names its source.
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