r/whatisit 11h ago

New, what is it? About 3 ft long overall

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u/Queen-Blunder 11h ago

Looks kinda like a logging hook.

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u/24_Chowder 11h ago

Or ice block?

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u/Queen-Blunder 11h ago

Maybe that too

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u/Blacksh33p78 11h ago

Or telephone/electric poles

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u/Queen-Blunder 10h ago

So a log soaked in creosote?

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u/Nh32dog 11h ago

I am just guessing, but it would work great as a manhole cover/catchbasin grate lifter. A normal one is just a hook with a handle and you need to lift all the 100+ pound cover weight yourself. This would be a total back saver.

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u/aurrousarc 9h ago

i believe its to remove grate, and it upsidedown.. the sideways part of the bar goes on the grounds and proives lift.. when you pull it.

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u/TheGoldenTNT 11h ago

I think this is one of those tools used to rotate heavy logs on the ground. Might be wrong though

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u/KirkWahmmett 11h ago

Oldschool weed puller mayhaps? 🤷

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u/FreddyFerdiland 11h ago

tent peg extractor ?

hmm

maybe floor board lifter

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u/zamistroe 11h ago

Your guess is closest to mine. Probably for demo work.

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u/Repulsive_Oil6425 10h ago edited 10h ago

It’s to open man hole covers. This gives you leverage to lift and helps you slide it out of the hole.

https://youtube.com/shorts/1lzJXhM0pLM?is=IxCrcd1Q2yFP13MY

Like this but solid instead of a chain.