Leather splitter no. 84, C.S Osborne.

This is the original Osborne No. 84 splitting machine. Cast iron frame. Made from the original Newark, NJ designs. Use a movable twist handle to adjust the blade depth. A locking stop can also be set to return to the same setting. The operator puts on his strap, pushes the handle forward, and twists to lock the position. As he pulls the hide, the operator continues to advance the handle forward with the free hand to create a tapered skiving. The machine has a round bar on the blade as a safety feature. 8" hollow ground inset blade.