Blacksmiths Tool???

[Mr. Magoo]

Blacksmith's Tool

Found this on Monday at a 100 acre field that dated useage all the way back to the 1700's. Looks like a blacksmith's tool or something similar. Measures approximately six inches at its longest point is solid iron totally encrusted ready for electrolosysis. Other items on site were various iron dating to 1700's including oxen shoes. Can anyone either confirm the item and possible date reference? Thanks.

 

[PBK]

Re: Blacksmith's Tool

Looks like a farrier's clinch cutter.

http://www.nordicforgeinc.com/Clinch_Cutter.JPG

For more info, scroll down to the second item, "A Real Nail Biter," at:

http://www.treasurenet.com/treasures/askmarkparker/200904.htm

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: Blacksmith's Tool

Looks like a farrier's clinch cutter.

http://www.nordicforgeinc.com/Clinch_Cutter.JPG

For more info, scroll down to the second item, "A Real Nail Biter," at:

http://www.treasurenet.com/treasures/askmarkparker/200904.htm

Well done!

 

[PBK]

Re: Blacksmith's Tool

Thanks, Jim! I figured I had about ten seconds before you scooped me on this one!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Blacksmith's Tool

Maybe used on those oxen shoes you found Chris. Cool find.