Manual Core SplitterCore splitters are used to split cores lengthwise for study and analysis. The core is split by laying it lengthwise on the vee block and lowering the knife by rotating the hand wheel. When the knife is in firm contact with the core, a sharp blow with a hammer on the rod cap will cleanly split the core. Features : Splits core lengthwise for study and analysis Handles core diameters to 80mm and lengths up to 120mm Easy three step operation: lay core