James,
Here’s a wood splitter that I’ve been using for years. The Woodwiz Splitter [1] is easy to using and safe way of splitting wood and it’s made in the United States.
Respectfully, – Tim McC.
Jim
In my experience, over several decades of processing hardwoods for fuel in the lake country of mid-Ontario Canada, I found no maul which can out split the venerable “chopper 1”. With or without operational springs on the wedge face, these axes, usually marketed with a tough composite handle in Canada would be my candidate to recommend as the “American made splitting tool of choice”! I notice on eBay there are several listings [2].
Another thought regarding a company whose products I use and respect is Norwood sawmills [3]. (“Quality-built in the USA and Canada”). I own and use their steel handled cant hook, their ATV log skidding arch and their tree-felling jack. I work my own wood bush on my own. The items I mention are intended to be appropriate to your readership, meet your criterion and provide value of service.
Additionally, I would be remiss not to mention the Crosscut Saw Company [4]. This is for the chainsaw adverse, the purist, the “quiet minded”, or the fuel deprived. They are located in Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Regards, – Lee of the North
James,
Another great source for American made wood cutting tools is Snow & Nealley Company [5] in Bangor, Maine. I’ve used one of their splitting mauls for many years. The quality is unparalleled. They know a few things about logging tools in Maine. Regards, – Granite Guy from Vermont