They also tend to have the blades come all the way together. On this one, when it is shut all the way, there is still space in between each of the slats.
If per chance it is a "flax break", ...... then space between the slats
is good ..... cause you are "breaking" the flax stem, .... not cutting it in little pieces because it wouldn't be any use iffen you did
This is flax, ..... ready to be "broke" after it has dried out.