Speed against weight · review
A 5 lb splitting wedge with side fins, made in the USA, for rounds that a maul alone will not open.
Estwing states a 5 pound solid steel wedge with fins, a hand-honed edge, made in Rockford, Illinois.
Set it in a crack and start with light strikes.
Split on a chopping block, wear eye protection and boots, keep others well back, and check the head is tight before each session.
| Weight | 5 lb |
|---|---|
| Material | Solid steel |
| Design | Side fins for outward force |
| Edge | Hand sharpened |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Amazon reference | B00DT0PEUY |
| EAN | 0043952897175 |
A hand sledge or a maul with a striking face, according to the listing.
They add outward force as the wedge goes in.
8.3/ 10
Our pick of the wedges: cheap, American and proven.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $24 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 1, 2026.
The round that defeats your maul.
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Same shelf, closest price — what the same spend else heats.
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A traditional hickory-handled 8 lb maul with a stated head hardness.
Best for: A buyer who likes a wooden handle.
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