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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: gibsontool on October 20, 2017, 12:19:34 PM

Title: Need some help
Post by: gibsontool on October 20, 2017, 12:19:34 PM

I've had this guy for several years and have asked lots of people what it may be but so far I haven't got a good answer. It's 14 3/4" long,and 5/16" dia in the middle. The 5/16 dia runs for about 3 1/2" in the center and then tapers into an uneven sided hexagon shape out towards each end. The ovals at each end are different sizes, the big one is 1 1/4" x 1/2" and the small one is 7/8" x 7/16",both have slots in the ovals which are 3/32" wide.The hexagons do not have equal width faces but do appear to be very uniform when comparing one end to the other. It seems to be too precise to be hand forged and it seems to be made out of good quality steel as there is very little flex when I try to bend it. No markings on it at all.

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: Plyerman on October 21, 2017, 05:28:39 AM

I'm stumped. I don't even have any wild-a$$ed guesses for you.  :/

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: amecks on October 21, 2017, 07:09:10 AM

No idea.  The ends look like they might be used to push string, wire, or leather through a hole.  For some reason my first impression was watermelon seed remover. Weird, I admit.

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: stepeasy on October 22, 2017, 07:08:33 AM

Its a fishhook remover from the mouth or throat of a fish that's been caught.

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: amecks on October 22, 2017, 07:45:02 AM

Good call, stepeasy!  Welcome to Tool Talk.
Al

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: toolman on October 22, 2017, 08:21:35 AM

Great call stepeasy, and Welcome Aboard!

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: bill300d on October 22, 2017, 09:15:05 AM

I can say with out a doubt that I would never have guessed that, well done

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: Northwoods on October 22, 2017, 09:17:22 AM

I'm guessing that they are rather rare because most of them end up in the bottom of a lake.

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: gibsontool on October 22, 2017, 09:49:46 AM

Thanks stepeasy, that idea never entered my mind. but I say you nailed it.

Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: oldgoaly on October 22, 2017, 12:59:25 PM

Sounds "fishy" to me!
good to know I would have never guessed that!