Handheld sheet edge strip separation devices and methods of separating glass sheets

A handheld sheet edge strip separation device, comprising:

• a separation body comprising an edge receiving channel that extends along a length of the separation body, the edge receiving channel having a fixed width and is integrally formed as part of the separation body;
• wherein the edge receiving channel is sized to receive an edge portion of a sheet of brittle material.

A method of forming a handheld sheet edge strip separation device, the method comprising:

• forming a separation body of the sheet edge strip separation device, the separation body having a first end, a second end and sides that extend from the first end to the second end;
• and
• providing the separation body with an edge receiving channel that extends inwardly from a face of the separation body, the edge receiving channel having a fixed width and is integrally formed as part of the separation body.