A wood splitter, also known as a log splitter, is a mechanical device designed to split firewood from larger logs into smaller, manageable pieces. It typically uses hydraulic pressure to force a wedge or blade into the wood, effectively splitting it along its grain. Wood splitters vary in size and power, from smaller models suitable for residential use to larger industrial machines used in forestry and commercial firewood production. They are essential tools for efficiently preparing firewood, improving convenience and reducing manual effort in wood processing tasks.