✅ SOLVED What type of tool is this

[matthewc61]

Found late 1800’s to early 1900’s farming site, may have had a store or shop, curious what this is and used for. Heavy for size

 

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[ticndig]

Splitting maul

 

[michael NY]

Neat find, I found something similar and by my research it turns out to be a blacksmiths cut off hammer. I did so work to it and restored the item.
hope this helps
.Michael

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks like a blacksmith's hot chisel.

 

[matthewc61]

Thanks all, I thought it was a log splitter as well , but after searching I pretty sure you are right with the blacksmith hammer. It an interesting find , thank all.