awl with a twist

[PFSchaffner]

I somehow can't place this, even to the right sphere (textiles?
cooking? oakum-pulling? )  Not all that robust, and probably not
old either.

[lptools]

O-ring pick/puller?

[Bill Houghton]

Are those file teeth on the hooked end?  Maybe a repurposed dental tool?

[PFSchaffner]

No teeth, just a point; and pretty long (12" - 14" ?). Has the
feel of something you'd twist into something soft to get a grip
on it and pull it out, cork-screw-like.

[PFSchaffner]

O-ring pick/puller?

Like this http://www.csosborne.com/nomt27.htm "light o-ring packing pick"?

[Yadda]

I've seen steak flippers with the same hook configuration, but they usually sturdier.

[PFSchaffner]

I've seen steak flippers with the same hook configuration, but they usually sturdier.

I think Yadda is the winner. Thx.
https://www.amazon.com/Pig-Tail-Food-Flipper-Set/dp/B0000AV0T8

[Yadda]

I have one made from a twisted rail nail.