Only marking is Patent Pend, any idea what is for?

Looks like something is missing? Would like to know the story behind that one

A simple wedge, how about a wire puller?

What does the other side look like?

Looks like a nut cracker.

EvilDr235

How about a simple lead seal crimper?  I know more elaborate ones have appeared  here in the past.  (Lead seal for "safety wire" or "security wire" like those used on aircraft engines, on water & gas meters to discourage tampering, etc.)

Yeah I'd like to see the other side too. Maybe there is a gripping area between the two handles, for pulling wire?

It's No. 118 in Smith's "Collector's Guide to Fencing Tools". Listed as a "Wire Gripping Tool - Pat Pending"

Quote from: Bus on July 27, 2014, 10:07:38 PM
It's No. 118 in Smith's "Collector's Guide to Fencing Tools". Listed as a "Wire Gripping Tool - Pat Pending"

Thanks!

I'm OK with it being a wire gripping and straining tool, but it doesn't look man enough for fencing wire.... what other trades need to pull a wire tight before fixing in place????

It is possible that it was for electricians to help pull a steel fish tape when pulling wires. Some Linemen's pliers have a steel fish tape puller up close to the pivot (on the handle side of the pivot).

Quote from: Billman49 on July 30, 2014, 12:02:11 PM
I'm OK with it being a wire gripping and straining tool, but it doesn't look man enough for fencing wire.... what other trades need to pull a wire tight before fixing in place????

Depends on the man, Tony J could do it with channelock's!

Chilly

Lewill2's answer sounds good to me - for fencing you need greater distance between the fulcrum and the wire gripper - or for a staright pull you would need muscles like Popeye....

I dunno how many times I've grabbed barbed wire when stringing fence and given it a quick jerk up to clear some tall weeds or short shrubs to get it to lay next to the posts.  Looks like just the ticket.