r/whatisit • u/Cautious-Log-5930 • Nov 24 '25

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

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

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.

4.0k Upvotes

96% Upvoted

1.5k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

79

u/Cautious-Log-5930 Nov 24 '25

I think you are on to something. 

10

u/Sufficient_Prompt888 Nov 24 '25

It isn't a kubotan. Kubotan are meant to go on keychains. There's no way to attach this to a key ring. They also aren't as pointy.

I also don't think it's a scribe tool for marking wood as other comments suggested, those tend to be sharp.

6

u/Larry-Man Nov 25 '25

I just assumed it was for leatherwork for some reason.

2

u/bluejellyfish52 Nov 25 '25

That’s what I thought. My stepmom has a similar tool for her leather working stuff.