✅ SOLVED Hook, swivel thingy (nondug)

[Rob in KS]

The shaft of the hook part goes through the wooden handle. It easily swivels.
It looks like it would be good for twisting something...rope making??

 

[mirage83]

Back when I was in the AF I used a tool similar to that for twisting safety wire.

 

[vhs07]

Used for tying re-bar also.

 

[treblehunter]

Leather working tool maybe? Horse tac, saddles?

 

[Texas Kid]

VHS07 hits the nail on the head!! Without a doubt!

 

[Rob in KS]

Thanks everyone. Nobody I've showed it to could figure it out.