Weird tool...

[kdealkev]

Do you guys know what this is or who makes it? No markings. Been in my box for years...debating on whether to keep it!

[lbgradwell]

If you pull that "slide" on the shaft towards the handle, do the little wings on the bottom of the blade retract?

If so, I think it's a cable box key...

[Chillylulu]

If you pull that "slide" on the shaft towards the handle, do the little wings on the bottom of the blade retract?

If so, I think it's a cable box key...

+1

Or, actually, that is what it is. A locking termination key, a box tamper tool, etc.

It is for cable techs, toolies, and bandwidth thieves. It isn't good for anything else.

Chilly

[kdealkev]

Awesome that makes total sense. I got it from my Grandfather who was a cable technician back in the 80s. Thanks so much for me helping me with this one guys

[kdealkev]

And yes it absolutely works as you described, the little wings retract when you slide that piece on the shaft.