Can Someone Identify What This Is?

[WeiZhenTian]

Hello!

I am relatively new to leather working, and a bit back when I bought my first set of tools (bought used online) this tool(?) was included with everything else. I have tried to look it up on the internet to see what it is, but not knowing what to really search for I have not been able to identify what it is or is used for exactly. It is a piece of antler about 5 inches long with a copper rod (3/16 inch diameter) protruding from the end about 1 inch. The other end is basically flat. The only thing I have found so far that is remotely similar to this is a homeade hole punch, but this isn't quite the same. Just really curious to know what it is as it looks to be something someone put a lot of time into making, and used quite a bit (the antler is very smooth!). Any feedback is appreciated!

Thanks,

Dusty

[Art]

I don't what the purpose of the thing sticking out the end, but the antler works great as a slicker for edges etc. I have several.

Art

[WeiZhenTian]

Thanks, Art

That's about the only use I've been able to find that involves an antler besides some uses in wet forming. Maybe he/she had some individual technique that this worked/was used for. The copper is very rough- scratched and small burrs. Whatever it was used for the copper was definitly seeing some abuse.

[TinkerTailor]

I think it is a flint napping tool.

http://lithiccastinglab.com/gallery-pages/eklundknappingtoolslarge.htm

Edited January 10, 2016 by TinkerTailor

[chrstn53]

I second TinkerTailor, a flint knapping tool first thing that came to mind when I looked at the tool especially with the copper end

[LumpenDoodle2]

Yes, It's for flint knapping. You use it for things like putting the notches in arrow heads.

[WeiZhenTian]

Awesome! Thanks for the info! That would explain why the copper is so roughed up! Guess now I'll be watching videos on how to make arrow/spear heads. Gonna have to put it to use!

Thanks again!

Dusty