Two rectangular wood blocks. Both are notched; one to fit an iron blade, the other is shallower with a wooden roller enclosed in an iron bracket. On block with roller are two iron screws with scrolled ends. Other block has a turned knob handle on one side.
Used by harness makers for splitting leather.
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Shaker Museum Cutter, Rotary Leather. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=22379. Accessed on September 24, 2024
