Bamboo Immersion Trip - Day 4

Iloilo - Tools, originally uploaded by jsigharas.

This bamboo splitter tool stood out for me as one of the most functional and efficient tools I've seen on the bamboo trip. Similar to how an apple corer/slicer works, this heavy duty, one piece cast iron tool requires little force for maximum output. The resulting strips are used for baskets, garden fences, etc. These gentlemen were seen working just outside the mayor's home in Maasin.