Question

Select the option that most accurately describes the process of splitting ?

• A. It is the process of horizontally cutting the hide into smaller pieces of different thickness.
• B. It is the process of vertically cutting the hide into pieces of similar thickness.
• C. It is the process of horizontally cutting the hide into pieces of similar thickness.
• D. It is the process of horizontally cutting the hide into smaller pieces of varying thickness.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It is the process of horizontally cutting the hide into pieces of similar thickness.

Splitting is the process of horizontally cutting the hide into pieces of similar thickness. The animal hide goes through this process once it has passed through the processes of liming, fleshing, and trimming. Splitting is the fourth process involved in converting animal hide into leather.