What?

[sallyb]

Can someone tell me what this is?  Not metal, not wood, some kind of pressed wood pulp board.  Pivots on the center rivet.  Stamped TRI K MFG. CO. N.Y.C.  Some kind of pliers?  Any help is appreciated. 

[Chillylulu]

Its made from phenolic material.  It is used for pulling fuses.

Chilly

[oldtools]

Yupp! to pull Cartridge fuses, insolated so you don't get shocked...

[sallyb]

Thank you! That was fast!

[Billman49]

TUFNOL is a brand name in the UK for phenol impregnated cloth -  used as an electical insulation material