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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have no idea what this tool is? Look like a screw driver or an ice pick but I don't think that is it. It is about 10" long with the name J. Stortz stamped in the steel. If you know please let me know
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Oyster or clam shucker - 65% probability :D I can't find one quite like that but Stortz did make some and if you search "wood handled clam shucker" you'll see some similar images. The round section is somewhat unusual for that so I could well be wrong though.
 
#10 · (Edited by Moderator)
changer my vote to shucker /// here is a link to something like it

it also could be some other fishing or fish cleaning tool. In the coastal high volume fish cleaning industry there are several unusual hand tools for different types of fish, crabs , squids and other sea creatures;

picture lines of people standing in front of huge steel tables and thousands of fish or other creatures flopping around.

giant fishing boats and fish cleaning factories.
 
#12 ·
I'm not sure what it is either.

Stortz has been in business here in the Philadelphia area since 1853.

I'd contact them to see if they can ID it.

John Stortz and Son, Inc.
210 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215.627.3855 | Fax: 215.627.6306 | Toll Free: 1-888-847-3456
 
#13 ·
Schucker is shorter and with a flatter blade. My guess is an a burnisher that has been modified to a screwdriver then abused or an abused screwdriver. I have rounded my share ;-))
 
#15 ·
Thanks for all the help everyone!

Tom, I emailed John Stortz and Son, Inc. and Thomas C. Stortz sent this response:
"My first thought is to agree with the Oyster Shucker as I've seen similar models with that type of rounded end that we've produced. I'm fairly certain we've never produced any types of screwdrivers. I'll ask my dad and he can shed some light on the subject. I'll try to get back to you asap."
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#21 ·
I am still waiting to hear back fromThomas C. Stortz

Exelectrican- My grandfather was a brick layer and I have all his old tool. He had nothing like this tool that he used. Are you sure that's what it is? You could be right, just trying to solve this mystery
 
#23 ·
Drum roll please….. I got an email back from Tom at John Stortz and Son, Inc the manufacturer of the tool

"The tool is known as a Sailsmaker pricker. It was used to splice wire cable. We actually have a few in inventory but it's not an item that is still relevant. I hope that sheds some light on the tool."

mystery solved, thanks everyone
 
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