The Not So Humble Straw Splitters
The majority of straw splitters, as discussed below were the paddle type and were very important in transforming the straw goods industry. However the little straw splitters pictured above, are incredibly rare finds. There is a wooden heart, with 3, 5 and 6 piece fins/cutters all in wood, a book with initials and date and a cutter/fin for 5 and 7 pieces. Also a small wooden barrel with a wooden fin/cutter for 5 pieces. These little pieces from the straw splitting industry are
