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Splitter (stonecutter)
The stonecutter's splitter is a heavy metal chisel (300-400 gr) with a
narrow cut to carve holes for wedges in natural stone. It is approx. 15-20
cm long with a narrow (0.5-1 cm), straight or convex cut. The whole is
rectangular or octagonal in section. To be distinguished from the splitting
chisel of different metal workers. [MOT]