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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Bill Houghton on October 12, 2015, 03:55:31 PM

Title: Whut's this knife-y thing? 10/12/2015
Post by: Bill Houghton on October 12, 2015, 03:55:31 PM

Helping my son with a house cleanout...this followed me home (no, not the pen; the rust).  From the rough handles and general finish, it looks blacksmith made.  It's still surprisingly sharp under the rust.  The edge fits into the groove on the opposite handle; for a couple of inches from the pivot end, the groove opens to the other side, but it's mostly closed  Any idea what it is/was?

Unless I find out it's valuable and I can retire* from the proceeds selling it on That Auction Site, it'll likely be available to the first person who'll pay for postage.
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*Oh, that's right; I am retired.

Title: Re: Whut's this knife-y thing? 10/12/2015
Post by: Lewill2 on October 12, 2015, 04:00:16 PM

Google betel nut cutter.

Title: Re: Whut's this knife-y thing? 10/12/2015
Post by: Bill Houghton on October 12, 2015, 04:06:13 PM

Wow!  Under five minutes to an ID?

All I need now is to get in the habit of eating betel nuts...starting with finding a local source, I guess...oh, and learning to disregard the health issues.

Title: Re: Whut's this knife-y thing? 10/12/2015
Post by: Northwoods on October 12, 2015, 05:24:33 PM

Betel nut cutter?  Pshaw!  Stuff and nonsense.
Its intended use is perfectly clear.  First you get yourself a male camel.  Then you walk up behind him ever so quietly.  Next, standing as far back as possible, reach out with one hand and........ :grin:

Title: Re: Whut's this knife-y thing? 10/12/2015
Post by: Chillylulu on October 12, 2015, 10:19:32 PM

Quote from: Northwoods on October 12, 2015, 05:24:33 PM

Betel nut cutter?  Pshaw!  Stuff and nonsense.
Its intended use is perfectly clear.  First you get yourself a male camel.  Then you walk up behind him ever so quietly.  Next, standing as far back as possible, reach out with one hand and........ :grin:

I like the spelling of psa when playing scrabble.i haven't seen or heard of that word in ages.

I think it was one of my Mother's favorites.

 Chilly

Title: Re: Whut's this knife-y thing? 10/12/2015
Post by: leg17 on October 13, 2015, 06:47:32 AM

I like the spelling of psa when playing scrabble.i haven't seen or heard of that word in ages.

I think it was one of my Mother's favorites.

 Chilly[/quote]

There is a card game named "Oh Pshaw".
Most call it "Oh Sh##"