Is a Splitter As Safe As a Riving Knife?
A riving knife is a safety device that is attached to the blade guard of a table saw. It is designed to prevent the kickback of a workpiece that is being cut. A splitter is another type of safety device that can be used on a table saw. It is mounted behind the blade and works to prevent the kickback of a workpiece by keeping it from binding between the teeth of the blade.