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[ipsilateral]

What is this thing? We think it is a kitchen tool but what the?

 

[Breezie]

They look like vintage shears.


Breezie

 

[trikikiwi]

They look like vintage shears.


Breezie

I don't see shears Breezie. What sort of shears are you thinking?

I would like to see a pic of the item, fully closed and also to know if there is a space between the 2 'blades'?
My first thought, a leather working tool

BTW, Merry Xmas to you and yours and everyone else on T'Net.
As I write, I've already had a Family Xmas lunch and y'all haven't even opened your prezzies.

Cheers, Mike

 

[ipsilateral]

Merry Christmas to all. No blade or sharp edge on these, so not likely to be shears. We just can't figure it out! Here's another angle.

 

[New Orleans Relic]

Beautifully contrasted with the granite.
I see a bad a$$ squid.
Ancient curling iron?
Sure hope it wasn't medical related!
Lol----Ray
Merry Christmas All

Merry Christmas to all. No blade or sharp edge on these, so not likely to be shears. We just can't figure it out! Here's another angle.View attachment 917581

 

[NVNutcase]

Maybe some type of grooming apparatus . For horse manes or something

 

[fish1on]

pig snouter maybe?

 

[DCMatt]

Fish scaler and skinning pliers.

DCMatt

 

[Got_4by4]

I agree with Matt, skinning pliers. Pinch to grab and teeth for the grip on the skins inner side. Used for deer, bear, or boars.

 

[Mackaydon]

Looks like a catfish skinner to me (as Matt mentioned).
Don.....

 

[NVNutcase]

Any markings on this tool?

 

[ipsilateral]

There are no markings at all. Does anyone have another example of this type of skinner if that's what it is? Thanks everyone.

 

[DCMatt]

This is as close as I can find.

DCMatt

 

[trikikiwi]

So I thought/guessed right, a leather working tool. Fish Leather

Cheers, Mike

 

[Gold Maven]

Folding Pliers - Old World Distributors, Inc.

Seam opening pliers? Skinning pliers have a different shape.

Any roofers out there?