I used to split straight pieces of oak for kindling, with a hammer and cold chisel. It was precious (waste of energy). With experience, nowadays I have some (maybe 10%) small pieces mixed in for starting fires. Also kindling is less important since getting ahead and having dry wood. Maple or poplar are much better kindling than oak. I find that when it stays cold I don't need kindling, since I always have embers and fast lighting species mixed in with the oak.
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