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[JustMeC]

Found this heavy spike like item - if you can zoom in on the pic, it has a screw like tip. It's about 14" long, and widens about half way up.

 

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[KSDirtfisher77]

I'm not sure what it is, but the threaded screw portion was where it was heated & twisted. Possibly done in a old blacksmith shop using a forge.

 

[CoinsAndThings]

Looks definitely hand made to me; ie: in a forge. I would venture a guess and say it might be a screwdriver? Was there anything with it when you found it? Like other small pieces of iron? Or perhaps some wood that might have been a handle at some point?

 

[JustMeC]

Looks definitely hand made to me; ie: in a forge. I would venture a guess and say it might be a screwdriver? Was there anything with it when you found it? Like other small pieces of iron? Or perhaps some wood that might have been a handle at some point?

There was nothing else near where we found near it.

 

[bowwinkles]

I have seen something similar to that used as a tap tool for tree sap to collect for syrup.

 

[sawmill man]

Looks like a older insert style pike pole point.

 

[villagenut]

Perhaps a pointed barb from a forged iron fence or gate...with a little twist for fancy.....maybe

 

[releventchair]

IF the side edges show a one sided blade effect , it could be a wood bit.
A long enough handle and wooden pipes could be made.

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If you click on the link you'll see it and maybe agree. Or disagree..

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[JustMeC]

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[JustMeC]

IF the side edges show a one sided blade effect , it could be a wood bit.
A long enough handle and wooden pipes could be made.

There's a flat bladed Gimlet on Etsy this forum won't let me upload..
If you click on the link you'll see it and maybe agree. Or disagree..

primitive gimlet - Bing

Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you’re looking for and rewards you.

www.bing.com

Thanks for the link! I'm not sure it's the same, but definitely worth taking a look at.