My apologies, I thought we were talking right out of the box (first time removal).
After the first time out, the butt of a screwdriver (plastic or wood) should be enough. Of course, with the right setup, there's no need to remove the wedge till you're ready to clean it (back home/camp). So, your hammer is home or at camp . . . . . . .
I'm just yanking your chain a little.
Mike
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