Odd spoke shave

[Nancy Holman]

can anyone help me identify this tool. It was solid rust which I removed so I have no idea of its original color. Also I haven't found any markings.245711

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

Looks like some sort of rabbeting shave, perhaps?

[Bill Houghton]

Dang! I've seen those before, and seen them identified...but can I remember where or what? Noooooo....

Could it be a leather tool? Kind of an odd presentation of cutting edge to material for wood.

[Brian Cameron]

It looks like s Shoe Shave..it was used to shape the leather for heels etc...thats my best try..a picture of one in manufactured and Patentended Spokeshaves & Similar tools by Tom Lamond

[george wilson]

I'm pretty sure it is for leather work,too.

[Nancy Holman]

Hi guys You gave me just enough to find one. It is on ebay of course. It is a boot makers tool. Mine is a bit rougher looking but it the same tool. Thanks one mystery solved. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Metal-and-Brass-Heel-Shave-Cobblers-Boot-Maker-Tool-I-P-Hyde-Blade-/390419423786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae6cfa22a