# BLOSTM Manual Log Splitter Wedge, 1.8kg Forged Steel

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/garden/best-log-splitter/blostm-splitting-wedge
Ranked #6 in "Best Log Splitter 2026: What the Tonnage Hides": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/garden/best-log-splitter

- Price: £16.29 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-11)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 from 991 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PGDHXQF?tag=ranked10-21

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.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |

## 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.