New leather splitter

[Wepster]

Looks like you got a good one. Nice work on the splitting. Let us know what you find on the blade, was the edge maybe too fine, easily rolled over or ....

[DieselTech]

1 hour ago, Wepster said:

Looks like you got a good one. Nice work on the splitting. Let us know what you find on the blade, was the edge maybe too fine, easily rolled over or ....

I took the the blade to some 600grit sand paper, then stepped up to 800grit & then up to 1200grit. It is super sharp now! A lot of them lines disappeared on my split leather now. 

I think the blade had some minor imperfections, but is great now. I think with time it will get better. 

I'm fairly sure this is a cowboy 806 leather splitter, or a knock off of a cowboy 806.

I highly recommend it, if money is a concern. It is the Yaetek brand from amazon & seems to work great. It only cost $159.99

[DieselTech]

I took a 4¼" wide wallet back & split it from 2.50mm to 1.75mm. It seemed to work good, but is kind of a workout. 

I think 4-4½" wide would be about max width on this splitter. I love the locking handle feature. 

[Wepster]

Wonderful! Glad you got the blade dialed in. Seems you are really enjoying it, makes it a great purchase. Always wonder with an item like that, when you can't touch it and try it first. 

[cowdog24]

I use 2000 grit on a perfectly flat surface on my Osborne #84 to sharpen the blade. I have tried everything but the sandpaper works best and allows me to split without to much fuss. I can actually split 1 piece 7" wide by 2 foot long but I have to resharpen the blade to do it a second time. I leave enough hanging through to grab it with 2 pairs of lasting pliers to get it going through evenly. I have trouble finding the exact top of the roller to place the blade. I use a few scrap pieces to get it set perfect. I love using these splitters. I am glad I am not the only one sharpening with sandpaper.