KerryMarsh Report post Posted August 12, 2010 My neigbour's father braided rawhide 50 years ago and used this splitter, My neighbor was over for a visit and asked me if I needed a larger leather splitter? So he went and reteived the splitter from a old shed at home then brought it to me. The maker sign is gone. I cleaned and sharpened it up. It works great. Can you identify my new splitter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted August 12, 2010 I haven't seen one of those live yet, but had a guy email pics of one he had from his grandad. He was told it was originally from England, his grandad had a lot of Dixon tools so that might fit. Can you show some pics from different angles? That is sure a unique design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KerryMarsh Report post Posted August 12, 2010 I haven't seen one of those live yet, but had a guy email pics of one he had from his grandad. He was told it was originally from England, his grandad had a lot of Dixon tools so that might fit. Can you show some pics from different angles? That is sure a unique design. Thanks Bruce, sorry I took so long if you need more let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted August 12, 2010 You know I'm glad you posted those pictures. I can't help identify it, but I love making my own tools, and making a leather splitter is a future project. I've been looking at different blades to use and for some reason it never dawned on me until I saw this to just make the blade myself. hahaha So thank you for spurring my creativity. Chris www.builderofstuff.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KerryMarsh Report post Posted August 12, 2010 You know I'm glad you posted those pictures. I can't help identify it, but I love making my own tools, and making a leather splitter is a future project. I've been looking at different blades to use and for some reason it never dawned on me until I saw this to just make the blade myself. hahaha So thank you for spurring my creativity. Chris www.builderofstuff.com Here is one more angle.Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites