MYSTERY TOOL

[fishrhunt]

I HAVE  A STRANGE LITTLE TOOL ABOUT SIX INCHES LONG -- HAS A SLOTTED "NEEDLE" (NOT SHARP) IN THE CENTER WITH CUTTER BLADES INSIDE THE BRASS HOUSING. IT ALSO HAS A RECESSED HOLE IN THE OPPOSITE END PROBABLY FOR STORAGE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ? -- IDEAS ??

[oldtools]

Wow! Maybe something to stich leather?  any photos of the recessed hole?

[bill300d]

It looks like some sort of slitter. Maybe for canvas or wallpaper or basket making? Seems to me I've seen something similar before. Just don't remember when, where, or why