Best Tree Felling Wedges Under 20 (2026)

best tree felling wedges under 20: how the picks compare

Specifications are manufacturer rated, as published on each listing and collected 19 October 2026.

How we scored them

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

Buying guide: tree felling wedges under 20

Size. The 5.5 in wedge is the standard: four of the five packs are all or mostly 5.5 in. The NEO-TEC ABS two-size pack and the UNCO pack add 8 in wedges, three and two respectively, for bigger cuts where a 5.5 in wedge disappears into the kerf.

Material. The NEO-TEC PA6 set is polyamide reinforced with 30% glass fiber, stated to withstand sledgehammer blows without cracking. The AR-PRO, kuzuryu and NEO-TEC ABS packs are ABS plastic; the AR-PRO states it takes multiple chainsaw hits without huge damage, and the kuzuryu states 200+ hammer strikes at 0.2 lb per wedge. The UNCO lists durable plastic with no further detail.

Grip. Every pick has spikes, teeth or barbs: raised spikes on the AR-PRO, anti-slip serrated barbs on the NEO-TEC PA6, angled spikes on the UNCO, anti-slip teeth on the kuzuryu, and a spiked design on the NEO-TEC ABS. They all do the same job: bite into the stump so the wedge cannot back out.

Visibility and bags. The NEO-TEC packs are flame orange, the UNCO yellow, both easy to spot in brush. The AR-PRO, kuzuryu and NEO-TEC ABS packs include a mesh or storage bag; the other two state no bag.

Wedge sizes: 5.5 in vs 8 in

Four of the five picks are 5.5 in wedges; the two two-size sets add 8 in wedges for bigger cuts. The 5.5 in length is the everyday felling wedge: it drives into the back cut of a typical firewood tree and gives enough lift to steer the fall. The 8 in wedges in the NEO-TEC ABS set (three 5.5 in, three 8 in) and the UNCO set (5.5 and 8 in) suit larger trunks where a short wedge would bury itself before the tree moves. If you only cut small-diameter firewood trees, a 6-pack of 5.5 in wedges is the right buy; if your woodlot mixes small and large, the two-size sets cover both.

Materials: PA6 with glass fiber vs ABS vs plastic

The NEO-TEC PA6 set is the material standout: PA6 nylon with 30% glass fiber, the stiffest composite in this group. The other three 5.5 in sets are ABS, a tough plastic that takes chainsaw contact without chipping the chain. The UNCO set lists its material simply as plastic with the least detail of the five. Glass fiber reinforcement matters because a wedge takes repeated hammer strikes: the kuzuryu listing states 200+ hammer strikes, and a stiffer composite holds its edge and its barbs longer under that abuse. For occasional use any of these materials works; for a full cutting season, the PA6 with 30% glass fiber is the one to pick.

Grip designs that keep the wedge in the cut

A wedge that backs out of the kerf is useless, so every pick here has a grip feature. The NEO-TEC PA6 uses anti-slip serrated barbs, the NEO-TEC ABS and AR-PRO use spiked and raised-spike designs, and the UNCO uses built-in angled spikes. Barbs and spikes bite into the wood fibers so each hammer blow drives the wedge deeper instead of spitting it back out. The angled spikes on the UNCO are shaped to give a more secure hold and a more accurate fall direction, per the listing. None of the five is a smooth wedge, and that is the point: on a felling wedge, grip is a feature, not a flaw.

Pack counts, weight and the extras

Pack math: the NEO-TEC PA6, NEO-TEC ABS, AR-PRO and kuzuryu sets are 6-packs; the UNCO is a 4-pack, the smallest count here. The kuzuryu lists 0.2 lb per wedge, and the AR-PRO 6-pack ships at 1 lb. Two sets include storage: the NEO-TEC ABS comes with a storage bag and the AR-PRO with a mesh storage bag, while the others list no bag. Color is a safety feature in the woods: the NEO-TEC sets are flame orange and the UNCO is yellow, both high-visibility colors that are easy to spot in leaf litter. A wedge you can find is a wedge you can use again. All five picks sit under the price line, so the decision comes down to size mix, material and pack count rather than cost: pick the two-size set for mixed woodlots, the PA6 set for the longest service life, and any 6-pack when you want spares.

Around the Woodpile

• Storage: the AR-PRO, kuzuryu and NEO-TEC ABS packs include a mesh or storage bag; keep the others in a saw box so they do not walk off.
• Handling: the kuzuryu wedges are 0.2 lb each and the AR-PRO 6-pack ships at 1 lb, so a full set rides in a back pocket.
• Safe use: drive the wedge early in the back cut to keep the kerf open and prevent sit-backs; the spikes bite in to stop kickback.
• Stacking: the NEO-TEC PA6 listing says to stack wedges or use them across multiple cuts to stop saw pinching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size felling wedge do I need?

The 5.5 in wedge is the standard across these packs and suits small to medium trees per the NEO-TEC listing. The 8 in wedges in the NEO-TEC ABS and UNCO packs suit bigger cuts.

Do felling wedges damage chainsaws?

Plastic wedges are made to be hit: the AR-PRO states its ABS takes multiple chainsaw hits without huge damage or harming the saw, and the kuzuryu states 200+ hammer strikes.

How many wedges do I need?

Six is the common pack, and the NEO-TEC listing says to stack them or use them across multiple cuts. Four (UNCO) covers one tree at a time.

Can I use felling wedges for splitting firewood?

The NEO-TEC PA6 listing names firewood splitting as a use alongside felling and bucking. For dedicated splitting, see our splitting axe vs felling axe comparison.

Plastic or steel wedges?

All five picks here are plastic, ABS or glass-filled polyamide, which will not damage the chain on contact. No steel wedge is in this set.

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