This looks like a cheap cast metal spoke or leather shave, missing the blade and wedge, but I liked the material-saving hollow handle bottoms. Manufacturer wasn't proud enough of it to put their name on it...
No doubt they could have done a better job cleaning up the casting. For hobbyist use on leather though it's probably just fine, and a case of "you get what you pay for."
Google at least found what it looks like with the blade:
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Probably used for skiving (thinning) leather in preparation for sewing. Would be cool to have a complete one.
OK, Thanks! Simons is the manufacturer... I'll add the image of the complete tool. The blobby welds as retainer spoil the look, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteNo doubt they could have done a better job cleaning up the casting. For hobbyist use on leather though it's probably just fine, and a case of "you get what you pay for."
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