--- product_id: 47770606 title: "Kindling Cracker King XL Cast Iron Kindling Splitter, 9in. Opening" brand: "kindling cracker" price: "45687 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Kindling Cracker" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/47770606-kindling-cracker-king-xl-cast-iron-kindling-splitter-9in-opening store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # 9in opening fits 40% larger logs Single-piece cast iron, zero maintenance Patented safety ring keeps hands away Kindling Cracker King XL Cast Iron Kindling Splitter, 9in. Opening **Brand:** kindling cracker **Price:** 45687 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Crack kindling like a pro—safe, strong, and built to last! 🪓 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kindling Cracker King XL Cast Iron Kindling Splitter, 9in. Opening by kindling cracker - **How much does it cost?** 45687 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/47770606-kindling-cracker-king-xl-cast-iron-kindling-splitter-9in-opening) ## Best For - kindling cracker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kindling cracker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last Generations:** Forged from one solid piece of premium Australian cast iron—no welds, no sharpening, and works in extreme temperatures down to -94°F. - • **Globally Acclaimed Original:** Award-winning, patented design by a teenage inventor—trusted worldwide and unmatched by imitators. - • **Unmatched Safety Innovation:** Patented cast iron safety ring eliminates blade swings and hand injuries—firewood prep without the fear. - • **Effortless Power for All Ages:** Split kindling with a simple mallet strike—requires far less force than traditional axes, perfect for beginners to seniors. - • **XL Size for Maximum Efficiency:** 9-inch diameter ring handles logs 40% larger than standard models, speeding up your fire prep with ease. ## Overview The Kindling Cracker King XL is a revolutionary cast iron kindling splitter featuring a patented safety ring designed by a teenage inventor. Its 9-inch opening accommodates larger logs, while the single-piece Australian cast iron construction ensures durability and zero maintenance. Effortless to use with a mallet, it’s the safest and most efficient tool for splitting kindling, trusted globally and perfect for all skill levels. ## Description desertcart.com : Kindling Cracker King XL Cast Iron Kindling Splitter, 9in. Opening | Fixed splitting blade, Protective safety ring, 17in. height, No axe swing required, Made in Australia : Tools & Home Improvement Review: Well Built and Splits the Gnarliest of Woods - The delivery from Northern Tools was much faster than expected and they used FedEx which for me was a real plus. The Original Kindling Cracker is extremely well made (in Australia, NOT China, another plus in my opinion) and the splitting blade arrived very sharp. So sharp that I took a piece of leftover water pipe insulation and made a sheath for it to both keep it sharp and prevent accidents. We use exclusively mesquite wood to heat our house and while it produces tremendous heat (BTU's), it is neither straight grained nor knot free, so I was curious to see how the Kindling Cracker would handle this type of wood. Well, it handles it like a champ! Sure it's not as clean splitting as the wood used in all of the YouTube videos ( straight grained pine or oak) but it allows me to produce kindling at a good pace without risk of injury from an axe or hatchet. I was a bit concerned about using it on the ground, without a stump as a base, which would bring it up to a more comfortable working height, and who knows, I might just end up doing something along those lines, but just placing it on the ground works very well. I use a 4 pound dead blow hammer from Harbor Freight and that to does the job nicely. The Kindling Cracker will not be replacing my hydraulic log splitter but compliments it beautifully. I'm glad I went with the original and not a copycat version. It's so well made that it'll most certainly outlive me. Review: Impressive. Effective. Keeping my fingers - Wow! The price is great and the product is definitely the one you want (I’d guess). First, it is both heavy and sturdy. I haven’t felt and wobble due to the well-designed base. I’m glad I got the XL. Small (2 inch by 2 inch) sticks can be set on the blade, tapped with the back end of a hatchet to set, let go, hit it again, and very small kindling. Now I don’t have to worry about being like my grandpa and father-in-law with a chopped finger! But it also works to spilt whatever fits in. I just started using it, so I don’t know how long the splitter edge will stay good, but it looks indestructible and here for the long haul. Another perk, check out the detailed patterns on it. It looks so nice that we are leaving it by the fireplace and taking it out when needed. SUPER HAPPY! ## Features - THE WORLD'S SAFEST WAY TO SPLIT KINDLING - INVENTED BY A TEENAGER: The Kindling Cracker was designed by 13-year-old Ayla Hutchinson of New Zealand after her mother injured her hand with a splitting axe. Her solution: a patented cast iron safety ring that keeps your hands completely away from the fixed splitting wedge at all times. No swinging blade. No close calls. Just clean, safe kindling - every time. - EFFORTLESS TO USE - ANYONE CAN DO IT: Place a log inside the 9-inch cast iron safety ring, strike the top with a mallet, hammer, or even another piece of wood, and the fixed wedge does the rest. Requires significantly less force than a standard axe, making it accessible for all ages and skill levels - from curious kids to 84-year-olds who want to keep splitting their own kindling independently - ONE SOLID PIECE OF AUSTRALIAN CAST IRON - BUILT FOR GENERATIONS: Forged as a single, seamless piece of premium cast iron at an Australian foundry, the Kindling Cracker has no welds, no joints, no moving parts, and no blade to sharpen. Zero maintenance. Works in temperatures as low as -94°F (-70°C). A tool your grandkids' grandkids can use. - INTERNATIONALLY AWARDED, PATENTED, AND ONE OF A KIND: The Kindling Cracker is not just another tool - it's a patented, award-winning innovation that has earned global recognition since its invention by a teenage student in New Zealand. Backed by international accolades and sold in dozens of countries worldwide, it remains the original and most trusted kindling splitter on the market. Imitations exist - there is only one Kindling Cracker. - PERFECT FOR EVERY FIRE, XL SIZE HANDLES 40% LARGER LOGS: The King's expanded 9-inch inside diameter safety ring accommodates logs nearly 40% larger than the original Kindling Cracker, while the 17-inch tall frame gives you plenty of clearance for longer pieces of firewood - perfect for splitting a full stack quickly and efficiently. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0725RRRS5 | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,495 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #669 in Hand Tools (Tools & Home Improvement) | | Brand | Kindling Cracker | | Brand Name | Kindling Cracker | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 14,428 Reviews | | Flavor | unflavored | | Item Form | Block | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Kindling Cracker | | Manufacturer Part Number | 118995 | | Material | Cast Iron | | Material Type | Cast Iron | | Model Number | 118995 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | UPC | 639072435139 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kindling Cracker - **Flavor:** unflavored - **Item Form:** Block - **Item Weight:** 16 ounces - **Material:** Cast Iron ## Images ![Kindling Cracker King XL Cast Iron Kindling Splitter, 9in. 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I've recommended this to several people who have been happy they purchased the xl. This is the safest tool you can buy to cut kindling. Almost fun to use. **Q: How does it handle wood 18 inches in length?** A: If you have the Cracker up on a stump the wood will have a better chance to split in two and slid off the sides. 18 inches is not so bad for the cracker, if I split a long piece and its still attached at the top I beat one side and that usually does the job. Well seasoned wood will just split all the way up, but if you're working with knots be prepared to finish the stringy parts by hand. **Q: What height stump works good when using the XL?** A: Less than the 15” height of the unit and up to 22” - 24”+. BUT your wood type makes a huge difference the dryer the wood and straighter the grain makes cutting many lengths easy. The greener/wetter woods and cross grain types like hickory - tougher the job. Overall handles most of my usual lengths/hardwoods and just makes life simpler. **Q: I have the xl version, and i have to use too much effort to get even smaller logs to split with a 4lb mallet. the wood bounces off the wedge. advice?** A: I suggest screwing it down on another larger log to hold it in place. Are you splitting green wood or cured? Dry wood splits easily with mine. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Built and Splits the Gnarliest of Woods *by L***E on December 11, 2025* The delivery from Northern Tools was much faster than expected and they used FedEx which for me was a real plus. The Original Kindling Cracker is extremely well made (in Australia, NOT China, another plus in my opinion) and the splitting blade arrived very sharp. So sharp that I took a piece of leftover water pipe insulation and made a sheath for it to both keep it sharp and prevent accidents. We use exclusively mesquite wood to heat our house and while it produces tremendous heat (BTU's), it is neither straight grained nor knot free, so I was curious to see how the Kindling Cracker would handle this type of wood. Well, it handles it like a champ! Sure it's not as clean splitting as the wood used in all of the YouTube videos ( straight grained pine or oak) but it allows me to produce kindling at a good pace without risk of injury from an axe or hatchet. I was a bit concerned about using it on the ground, without a stump as a base, which would bring it up to a more comfortable working height, and who knows, I might just end up doing something along those lines, but just placing it on the ground works very well. I use a 4 pound dead blow hammer from Harbor Freight and that to does the job nicely. The Kindling Cracker will not be replacing my hydraulic log splitter but compliments it beautifully. I'm glad I went with the original and not a copycat version. It's so well made that it'll most certainly outlive me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive. Effective. Keeping my fingers *by J***A on May 28, 2026* Wow! The price is great and the product is definitely the one you want (I’d guess). First, it is both heavy and sturdy. I haven’t felt and wobble due to the well-designed base. I’m glad I got the XL. Small (2 inch by 2 inch) sticks can be set on the blade, tapped with the back end of a hatchet to set, let go, hit it again, and very small kindling. Now I don’t have to worry about being like my grandpa and father-in-law with a chopped finger! But it also works to spilt whatever fits in. I just started using it, so I don’t know how long the splitter edge will stay good, but it looks indestructible and here for the long haul. Another perk, check out the detailed patterns on it. It looks so nice that we are leaving it by the fireplace and taking it out when needed. SUPER HAPPY! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy, gonna get a lot of use *by G***4 on August 27, 2026* Stop using a hatchet. Buy this. It cut my best hatchet pieces in half to thirds in half the time with half the work and safely. 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