Ok,

I got the Kukri Ka-Bar, and it splits wood.  However, as posited earlier, there are better tools for the job.  However.  if you are a zealous weight freak like I am, you can save weight in your pack bringing the Kukri machete instead of the slightly heavier hatchet, or axe.  It made neat work of seasoned 10inch/4 inch logs which is about as big as I'd ever need on a trip.