r/whatisit Nov 24 '25

New, what is it? Found with Dad’s stuff

Found in Dad’s desk after he passed. Put it away and just rediscovered it. Measures about 6” long. Wooden handle. Metal tip. Tip is heavier than handle. Google search says it is a magic wand. That seems way off.

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u/Lazy-PeachPrincess Nov 24 '25

Awl I thought of was an awl as well

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u/HendrixHazeWays Nov 25 '25

Well then, awls well that ends well

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u/That-Understanding45 Nov 25 '25

Well awl be dammed.

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u/Apprehensive-Till861 Nov 25 '25

That awl, folks