Bamboo Harvest

[Parnell]

I acquired this bamboo.  I'm assuming it's full grown Tonkin Cane?  I found a place where it's growing in biblical proportions.  The smaller diameter came from a different growth and is obviously a different species.  Planning on splitting the large diameter pieces with a machete and rubber mallet.  Haven't done it before.  Any advice?

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[yazoo]

I split all my bamboo with a drawknife,,,make the first split in the center, then split in the center,,, note that it takes a very large piece to split out for a backing,6 to 8 in min,  the 4 or 5 in when you quarter it then flatten it , it wont be wide enough for bow,   just tap the drawknife in the bamboo the prize with the handles and work your way down the bamboo,   bamboo splits very easy,,

[RT]

that boo looks very young to me, u need to harvest the mature ones that look dark brown in color when u scrape off the waxy layer at the base of boo.

Since u have harvest it already, no harm giving it a go, RT

[mullet]

 If it is growing in a shady area it will be green like that and mature.