A wedge of forged steel, thick on one end and tapered to a fine edge, driven between wood grain to cleave a log in two. A woodcutter carries several and strikes them with a maul; used with care they last years without dulling. Split wood dries faster than chopped, and a good splitting wedge saves labor on a long campaign.
Wedge, splitting
Steel wedge for cleaving logs; lasts years and saves labor on campaign.