what is this

[gary2014]

can some one help me figure out what this is thank you      it all so has byc stamped on them

[superzstuff]

Archery bow string trigger? WAG

[gary2014]

I wish it was that but it has like a little sizzor action to it I can try to get a video of it working if that might help

[Lewill2]

I have seen similar items, I can't tell from the pictures but I assume the leather strap holds it in your hand. I think we have also discussed this or similar items here before. I think it is a knot tying device used in the textile industries by loom operators. 

[johnsironsanctuary]

Les may be on the right track, but my first thought was a knotter from an early hay baler. Either way, it sure looks like it ties a knot.

[gary2014]

thank you I will start looking in that direction

[fflintstone]

I was going to say industrial sewing machine part.

[gary2014]

Well Les you were right it is a knotter for weaving it was made in the late 1800s or early 1900s.I thank you for the lead on this.