What would this little 'tool' be ?

Jens Nordlunde · 17th December 2018, 04:09 PM

Is it sharp?
Could it have been used for leather decoration?

fernando · 17th December 2018, 04:56 PM

Yes Jens, it could be !
It is sharp; both point and edges !
But not sharp enough to be a blood letting lancet, though.

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kronckew · 17th December 2018, 11:24 PM

Mason's string tools. used either end of a brick run to enable a string between them to ensure the run was straight. Usually there are two. I've got a couple somewhere made of aluminum, also about 5 in. Points & edges are sharp.

fernando · 18th December 2018, 11:24 AM

Very good shot, Wayne Kronckew; i owe you a pint.
My consolation for mine not having its pair is that it is a 'pre-industrial' specimen, visibly with some age; XIX century ?

kronckew · 18th December 2018, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Very good shot, Wayne Kronckew; i owe you a pint.
My consolation for mine not having its pair is that it is a 'pre-industrial' specimen, visibly with some age; XIX century ?

Probably older

Kmaddock · 18th December 2018, 03:27 PM

a lab spatula?

sharp edges are good for when you have a powder on the tip. You tap the spatula and a small amount falls off so you can easily control how much of the compound you are using.

also a heaped spatula is good for a defined measurement of powder

Do I win anything?

Kmaddock · 18th December 2018, 03:30 PM

or even closer

fernando · 18th December 2018, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmaddock

... a lab spatula?... Do I win anything?

It is more that the one i posted has a more open air rustic look; hence i would stay with the mason brick liner assessment, if you don't mind

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But you qualify for half pint, though

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Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	a lab spatula? sharp edges are good for when you have a powder on the tip. You tap the spatula and a small amount falls off so you can easily control how much of the compound you are using. also a heaped spatula is good for a defined measurement of powder Do I win anything? Attached Images

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Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	or even closer Attached Images

17th December 2018, 04:09 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Is it sharp? Could it have been used for leather decoration?

17th December 2018, 04:56 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Yes Jens, it could be ! It is sharp; both point and edges ! But not sharp enough to be a blood letting lancet, though. .

18th December 2018, 11:24 AM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Very good shot, Wayne Kronckew; i owe you a pint. My consolation for mine not having its pair is that it is a 'pre-industrial' specimen, visibly with some age; XIX century ?