Abstract: A log splitter in which a log is fed along a path of travel for splitting into a plurality of pieces is provided with a splitting mechanism which includes a main splitter arranged with a cutting edge facing the forward end of the log and formed by a straight-sided wedge construction, and a plurality of cutting knives which extend transversely to the main splitter with cutting edges facing the forward end of the log, the cutting knives being spaced apart relative to one another to define shearing compartments into which the log is fed as it is being split into pieces.