Rank #6 in Best Log Splitter 2026: What the Tonnage Hides
BLOSTM Manual Log Splitter Wedge, 1.8kg Forged Steel
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BLOSTM is a 1.83kg forged steel wedge for splitting logs from the top down, with 4.2 stars from 991 ratings, the second-deepest sample in this ranking, for £16.29.
It is sixth because of what its reviews reveal rather than what its listing says: you need a heavy sledgehammer, which the listing does not mention and does not include. One buyer specifies 10lb, and that is the real price of the manual route.
How those 991 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Item weight as listed | 1.83 kg |
|---|---|
| Price | £16.29 |
| Construction | Forged steel, powder coated |
| Category rank | 3rd in Splitting Wedges |
| Requirement | A heavy sledgehammer |
| Ratings | 4.2 from 991 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“It works but you need a BIG sledge hammer...you willtickle it with small hammer 🔨”
Verified purchase“Excellent bit of kit. Combine with a 10lb sledgehammer and it’s unstoppable so far.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Log Splitter 2026: What the Tonnage Hides.
Rank #1
Hyundai 7 Tonne Horizontal Electric Log Splitter with Hydraulic Ram
£299.99
Rank #2
Charles Bentley 10 Ton Hydraulic Log Splitter, Hand Operated, 113cm
£179.99
Rank #3
Forest Master FM5D-TC 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter with Guard
£309.95
Rank #4
Forest Master FM10D-7-TC 7 Ton Electric Log Splitter with Guard
£464.95
Questions people ask
What hammer do I need?
A heavy one. Buyers specifically mention a 10lb sledgehammer, and one says a small hammer will only tickle the wedge.
Is it better than the cheaper wedge?
It weighs 1.83kg with even weight distribution and splits from the top down. The Rolson above costs half as much; both need the same sledgehammer.
Does it come with a handle?
No. It is the wedge only: you drive it with a sledgehammer.
Will it work on large logs?
It splits from the top down, which suits shorter firewood rather than large rounds. Those need the force of a machine.
How many ratings does it have?
991 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 63 per cent five-star.
How many ratings does it have?
991 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 63 per cent five-star and 8 per cent one-star.
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