Kindling Cracker Holzspalter

The Kindling Cracker is an innovative firewood tool invented by Ayla Hutchinson from New Zealand. Originally designed as a school science project when she was just 13 years old, it was created to provide a safer alternative to using an axe for splitting kindling. The product simplifies wood splitting by using a stationary cast-iron blade housed inside a safety ring.

While the concept was born in New Zealand, the manufacturing and global distribution are handled through a partnership with a foundry in Australia. The brand has achieved international success, becoming a popular choice for fireplace owners and outdoor enthusiasts globally. The ownership remains closely tied to the inventor and her family through their company, Fandango Fire Tools, ensuring the brand's original vision of safety and simplicity is maintained.