Abstract: A splitting blade having a wedge disposed at its midpoint with the cutting surface extending below the splitting blade, the splitting blade being slideably connected between upright tubular metal rails. The rails are secured to a metal base plate by short metal tubes, which also act as a stop for the wedge. A log to be split is placed between the wedge and base plate and a maul is used to drive the wedge into the log, until the splitting blade also engages the log and causes easy splitting thereof.