What is this tool??

[jwbrod]

Leather stitcher?

 

[2oolhound]

The 1st torque wrench

that's if there is a drive lug on the bottom. What does the bottom look like?
Welcome to GJ!

 

[Bears Fan]

Looks like a vintage cutter for something...hold it vertical and turn the handle for the cutting motion?

 

[jwbrod]

It has a hollow brass mechanism that is sharp at the end. It goes down and makes a swiping motion when you crank it. Never seen anything like it.

 

[jwbrod]

Nobody knows??

 

[Kellyblues]

Can you post a couple more pictures?

 

[ARFLY]

Looks like a tool used to punch uniform holes in leather or heavy canvas for stitching or lacing. Or dip the tip in ink and make some wicked tattoos.

 

[PelicanPines]

Looks like a tool used to punch uniform holes in leather or heavy canvas for stitching or lacing. Or dip the tip in ink and make some wicked tattoos.

^^^--- my guess also... punch holes for heavy canvas stitching/lacing.

 

[jwbrod]

Thanks for the responses!
It is my grandmother's and she has it at her place, so I don't have any more pictures.
She found it in with her mother's stuff after she had passed away.

 

[OHMS LAW]

19th century planned parenthood (ducks)

 

[Outlawmws]

Let me see if I understand this right: you crank the handle, and the "blade" swings back and forth? or does it have a plunging action also?

What does the tip of the "blade" look like and the back side of that area?