Help ID Japanese Tool or Weapon, Looks like some sort of 3 Prong Gig or Spear

[nightryder87]

Hello all,

My brother came across this item a few months ago and he has shown this to several people and no one has been able to tell him what this item is. It has what looks to be Japanese writing on the wood near the end where the prong piece attaches. Best guesses are from a fishing gig type tool to possibly some sort of weapon/spear. It measures 25" long overall but I guess it is possible the wood handle could have been made shorter at some point. Any help would be appreciated.

 

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It’s a Japanese hand drill.

 

[nightryder87]

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