Whatsit??

[Ken Werner]

Wondering if anyone can identify this old tool. It's overall length is about 5". My guess is that it's some kind of early seam ripper.
Thanks,
Ken

[harry strasil]

It looks like an upholstery tack puller that someone may have modified to make a modern staple puller.

[mike holden]

Cant tell from the pics, but if the cross-section is flat, then it is likely a swan-neck chisel for cleaning the bottom of mortices; if the cross-section is curved, then it may be a spoon gouge for carving.
Mike

[Eddie Darby]

Inlay channel clearing chisel. :confused:

[Roger Bell]

It seems rather short for a swan neck chisel. Given the "edge" I would agree that it is an upholstery tack puller that has been filed for another purpose.

Nice handle. I think I will save the photo as a pattern.

[Ray Gardiner]

Hi Ken,

A close up picture of the end might help identify it.

Regards
Ray

[Tom Veatch]

Maybe something out of a farrier's kit?

[Radek Kowalski]

Depending on how the end looks, my guess is some sort of carving tool.

[Ken Werner]

I'll try to post better images later.

[Jamie Cowan]

I'd agree with Tom V. I've got something that looks very similar, inherited from my grandfather, no idea what it is--but he was a horse guy. Lots of leather tools, shoe nails, etc.