Splitting firewood is a task that can make even the most enthusiastic campers question their life choices. If you’ve ever tried it, you know it feels less like a chore and more like auditioning for a lumberjack reality show. Enter the Kakurega Folding Firewood Splitting Stand Kobiki, a tool that promises to make firewood splitting less of a battle and more of a breeze.
This ingenious contraption, which took Makuake by storm in 2023 with a funding success rate of 1,329%, is here to revolutionize your campfire prep. Think of it as the cool kid of the firewood-splitting world, blending style and utility.
The Kobiki doesn’t just sit there looking pretty, though its sleek, foldable design might make you think otherwise. When folded, it’s a compact 18 x 9 x 39 cm (7.1 x 3.5 x 15.4 inches). Open it up, and you’ve got a sturdy stand measuring 18 x 25.5 x 33.5 cm (7.1 x 10 x 13.2 inches). It’s built tough, with high-strength reinforced resin and blades crafted in Niigata’s tool-forging heartland, ready to take on stubborn logs with precision and ease.
Setting it up is as simple as unfolding the stand, securing it with pegs, and letting the splitting commence. No complicated assembly, no stress. And thanks to its double-duty storage bag—which transforms into a firewood tote—you’ll be carrying your logs in style.
With a price tag of 24,750 yen [JP] (around US$170), the Kobiki may not split your budget, but it’ll certainly split your logs. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just someone who likes their firewood prepped without the drama, this is the tool for you.
Images: Kakuri Sangyo Co., Ltd. [JP].
