KarenS

A friend brought me tool that was found in a bunch of old harness parts. Brass head and handle like a hammer but has slots instead (about 1 1/4" wide and 1/4" or so tall) in either end of the head made like a strap would pass clear through. Ridges on bottom side of slot I figured for gripping and the hammer head is curved I thought for leverage. Anyone have any ideas what this tool might be?

Can anyone tell me what the name of the yellow leather that was used for kits and crafts in the 70s - 80s? Someone gave me a gun scabbard that had not been used that they did not want. It was stamped, dyed stamping areas and edges. Supposedly a relative had bought it in Mexico. When I looked inside the case, it indeed had not been used and the flesh side was yellow. Just wondering what kind of leather this was might be made of?