Flea Market Finds / What is it?

[John Towns]

I went to a local flea market this past weekend and found a box filled with dirty, somewhat rusty things. He said I could have the box and its contents for $5. I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough. When I got it home I did some minor cleaning and found these. Was thrilled to find the 10-12 Crescent wrench.

The saw looked interesting but I do not know what it is and what it is for. The blade is 11" and is .05" thick. Can anyone help me with this?

John

[Jim Ritter]

5 bucks? You’re killing me. The tool in question looks like a hay knife but way too small.
Jim

[Jim Koepke]

5 bucks? You’re killing me. The tool in question looks like a hay knife but way too small.
Jim

Really, especially if all the hammers were in the box.

jtk

[John Towns]

Thanks.

Yes, all the hammers shown were in the box.

John

[Scott Winners]

I agree with Jim that looks like a mighty small hayknife, and I got nothing else. The pointing trowels look to be forged rather than stamped and spot welded, I would not be in a hurry to let those go. You definitely scored on hammers alone. I don't know much about floats, but with the wooden handle it is probably better made than the new stuff.

[Mike King]

A cake knife?

[John Towns]

Mike,

Excellent thought! I never would have guessed that. <grins>

To all,
Thanks for all of your help. I was even thinking it might be some sort of sod cutter, that is until the cake knife idea came:D.

John

[roger wiegand]

Close, I actually think it's a cake decorating tool. you spin the cake and it makes nice ridges around the edge.

[steven c newman]

Cuts insulation rolls. Back when they also used thick sheets of Styrofoam Boards....

[John Towns]

Ah! Excellent! Thanks.

John

[Tom Bender]

Looks like it would cut sod but I'd like a longer handle.