Mystery tool

[William C Rogers]

I have had this tool for many years and have no idea what it is used for. I believe it was made in the 1950’s, but there are no markings on it. It has about a 1/2” internal diameter. It is not a punch tool as the end is blunt and the handle ends show no signs of being hit with a mallet. Any idea what it is?

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[Jerry Bruette]

Some type of deburring or chamfering tool?

How hard is the material and is it sharp on the inside edges where it's ground?

[William C Rogers]

It is hard. Somewhat dull now, but believe it was sharp when new. The only use I could come up with is using it is like the picture, but that’s just a guess.

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[steven c newman]

Wire stripper?

[Rob Luter]

Circumcision instrument? Just guessing (ouch).

[Jerry Bruette]

Circumcision instrument? Just guessing (ouch).

Kinda small, no?

[Rob Luter]

Precision. Scalpel versus a meat axe.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

Could it be a dowel cutter or dowel pointer?

[William C Rogers]

Thanks for the input. I was also thinking maybe something to do with a dowel, but that’s a guess. Amazing how many mystery tool are out there. This one was manufactured, so it must have had some purpose.

I think it is still a mystery so far.

[Nathan Johnson]

Kinda small, no?

Speak for yourself there, fella.
Not all of us are so lucky.

[Rob Luter]

It is hard. Somewhat dull now, but believe it was sharp when new. The only use I could come up with is using it is like the picture, but that’s just a guess.

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This seems logical. It’s likely intended to ease edges on curved work, and specifically on inside curves.