Ash Splitter By Rick Love c. 2004 HM7139   HM5722; 8587; 8588; 8589 Crooked Knives c. 1900-1950 Crooked knives were among the tools commonly used by basketmakers to shape sticks of ash and to make sturdy handles and rims for baskets.   HM2540; 3040; 3048; 3082 Penobscot Splint Gauges c. 1880-1930 Basketmakers use hand