✅ SOLVED Weird item found in CW winter camp site

[nigelrex]

I'm looking at this iron piece dug out of an east-facing slope and can't figure it out. I think it is some sort of hook on the end with the narrower neck and wider body. Was the iron once flat or always rolled up? I don't have a clue about this one. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

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[TheCannonballGuy]

Looks to be the right size and the right shape to be a version of Singletree-hook, with most of the hook broken off. Here's a photo of a similar one, but not an exact duplicate. Also, for folks who don't already know, a diagram showing where and how singletree (and doubletree) hooks are used.

 

[Noah_D]

Looks to be the right size and the right shape to be a version of Singletree-hook, with most of the hook broken off. Here's a photo of a similar one, but not an exact duplicate. Also, for folks who don't already know, a diagram showing where and how singletree (and doubletree) hooks are used. is used,

Looks like TheCannonballGuy saved the day once again!

 

[Tony in SC]

Cannonballguy has it again! Single tree is what it is. I still have a few.

Looks to be the right size and the right shape to be a version of Singletree-hook, with most of the hook broken off. Here's a photo of a similar one, but not an exact duplicate. Also, for folks who don't already know, a diagram showing where and how singletree (and doubletree) hooks are used. is used,

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Here's a similar example I found a an old barn site this year.

Dave

 

[smokeythecat]

Yup, Cannonballguy nailed it again!

 

[nigelrex]

I've learned something new - thanks.