4 tools we can’t figure

[Badknuckles]

Hello. Well it’s been a while.

We have 4 tools we can’t figure. Here is the first. It can be closed either way. There was a lot of model T stuff too if that’s a clue. The inside of the handle is roughed up for a good grip on something. The blade does not move as the handles rotate.

[Bill Houghton]

If in doubt, it must be a nutcracker.

But where are the other three tools?

[gibsontool]

Pics are a little hard to see. Maybe some sort of crimper ?

[Badknuckles]

Here’s a couple more views. Sorry about the art work - I couldn’t get the Irfanview Paint function to work my way today.

Looks to me like you might insert the prongs into a slot in a small gizmo then grip it with the handles. It evidently takes 2 sizes; 1/4 and 1/2 inch.

If I'm doing the pics wrong please tell me how to correct it.

[Plyerman]

You did the pictures just fine. But I still don't know what it is...?

[Northwoods]

Initials   H  M  Q  on there anywhere? 

[Badknuckles]

Cleaned it off really good - no initials or clues.

[Northwoods]

Google HMQ and nutcracker.  Really neat story there.

[Badknuckles]

Bill-

Right on!! It’s a nutcracker. I just assumed you were kidding. I got the answer on an antique forum. Here is a quote and a pic showing a similar piece. The age and value wasn’t discussed.

>>So far I have found over 10 and they are all located in the United Kingdom and most are referred to as from Victorian to early 1900's.  This has been referred to as a "Reversible hinge" or "double jointed" nut cracker.  Can be used either way you flip the handles and the end/hinge piece helps hold the larger or smaller nut!  The protruding gaped & tall one is also used to help pry the shells apart!<<

[Bill Houghton]

Well, I wasn't kidding so much as guessing wildly.  Glad you tracked it down.