interesting old tool ?

[mojjax]

Not sure what this is called . I'm thinking bark removal or potato digger or ?

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer: The Disastrous Sinking of the Side-Wheeler Yankee Blade - Grab it through Amazon!

[SkaBa]

Looks like an early 'shooter' shovel.

 

[deldave]

log pealing spud

 

[Indian Steve]

Spud

 

[releventchair]

Spud for bark needs no step for foot. None I've made needed one.
I'm only guessing it's a tree planting bar.

 

[BosnMate]

Spud for bark needs no step for foot. None I've made needed one.
I'm only guessing it's a tree planting bar.

And don't Jay root when you plant the tree.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

I was thinking for shingle removal.