This mini brick splitter carries easily as it only weighs 39lbs. The opening is a full 5in high so it can take a regulat brick standing up at any angle. The lever action increase your arm strength, so the cuts are made with minimum effort. The blades are 4-1/2in wide, so it cuts most bricks now in use and the cut will be accurate, as a 12in rule and square is built right into the Mini Splitter.