What is this ?

[flkeysdude]

This came with a bundle of tools that I purchased from an estate. It appears to be stainless steel and has very sharp edges on each end. Could it be a scraper or finishing tool...? Anyone know what the actual use or purpose is...???

Thx in advance...

 

[tesla's ennui]

its for carving and sculpting clay

 

[neophyte]

It’s a small masonry trowel, used for pointing or repairs.

 

[seber]

Too small for tuck pointing. I agree with clay tool.

 

[spike99250]

It is an ornamental tool. Used a lot in stucco and dryvit work. I have also seen caulkers using them. They can also be ground to whatever shape you may need.

 

[The Cobbler]

modelers tool . maybe a casters tool for cleaning up molds before pouring

 

[flkeysdude]

Thanks guys...very much appreciated...!

 

[RTM]

There is also a sand casting tool that is similar, as Cobbler says.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-foundry-sand-casting-molders-421803937

 

[ddawg16]

And can also be used by painters (artists) to mix their colors as they paint.

My wife has a **** load of them....some plastic....some metal.

 

[rockettgpw]

Over here they are known as "plasterers small tool" or just small tool if you are talking to any one in the mud trades.
I like them for working wood filler on window or furniture jobs

 

[rockettgpw]

And can also be used by painters (artists) to mix their colors as they paint.

My wife has a **** load of them....some plastic....some metal.

Artists spatulas are usually thinner and much more flexible than the tool pictured.

 

[Kwikasfaki]

A putty knife used to work the putty around a glass window in a wooden frame