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Flint Knapping Hammer?
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rafterob
62 Cal.
The important thing is that it has a bottle opener.
Yes, I know. That's why I'm confused. The hammer is so small, that it is just about useless for anything.
It's steel, solid one piece. The OAL is 4-1/2", the length of the hammer is 1-3/4", and the thickness is 1/2". The metal has a lot of patina. I also don't understand the cut-outs on the side. It could be used as a knapping hammer, and a turn screw. ????? I paid $5 for it.
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It will work as a flint knapping hammer. Especially in conjunction with a knapping awl. This would be a short brass or soft steel or iron rod that is stepped on one end to rest on the flint. Soft steel won't draw sparks as anyone who has a frizzen that the case hardening has worn through can attest.
I've already used it as a knapping hammer. It works just fine.
The steel is soft. I tried it as a turn screw, and it bent the blade. That's why it looks shinny on the end. I ground it down a bit. Looking back, I should have peened the blade back out instead of grinding.
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Is the cutout in the handle made for pulling nails, tacks and such?
That's most likely the purpose.
I hope you don't mind I looked it up, it is a crate opening hammer, and quite a nice one, the screw driver is actually a wedge, the slot is for pulling nails, they were quite the tool before cardboard.
Makes a cool addition to your tool kit!
Makes a cool addition to your tool kit!
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Would it work for pulling staples out of targets. If so a great bag addition
Mike in FL
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That was very kind of you, especially the way you opened your comment.
Thanks! My research didn't pull up anything. Maybe the bottle opener was for after work?
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