Yep another one, medical?

[oldgoaly]

It's been used here for cutting gaskets, is there a name for a tool like this?
Googled  antique surgical tools & antique veterinary tools, did not see one like this. Looking to narrow the search down. Thanks!

[wvtools]

They are a sardine can scissors/opener.  I saw them recently while looking through an old catalog (cannot remember which one).  They are also listed in Cope's Kitchen Collectibles book.

[oldtools]

No kidding!! on worthpoint
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCsQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worthpoint.com%2Fworthopedia%2Fvintage-opener-osborne-sardine-134563910&ei=PhhFVbjmJ4T8oASKvYHoBA&usg=AFQjCNEG_gVJiQRsKDdAR8HQwcWj7vMFXQ&bvm=bv.92291466,d.cGU

[oldgoaly]

Wow I would never have found that!
Thanks guys! 
well at least we didn't open a can of worms!