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septocaine_queen Jun 5, 2011 02:27 PM

What is this utensil?

My MIL found this in her kitchen. It kind of reminds me of something you would use to eat crab with but I have no clue what the serrrated edges would be used for.

 
  1. septocaine_queen Jun 7, 2011 08:58 PM

    That is awesome. Thank you so much.

    1. Quine Jun 7, 2011 07:01 AM

      TA Da found it!

      http://www.simplyworkwear.co.uk/

      Fish Scaler Ref: VK76385
      A stainless steel Fish Scaler with riveted hardwood handle.

      Image link :
      http://www.simplyworkwear.co.uk/acata...

      1. arashall Jun 7, 2011 06:53 AM

        I found it labeled as a Japanese fish scaler, complete with picture, in a package labeled fish scaler. Thanks for the good lead, Manybears!

         
        1. Manybears Jun 7, 2011 06:19 AM

          I think it might be a fish-cleaning tool... (based on my limited google success).

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          1. re: Manybears
            Quine Jun 7, 2011 06:57 AM

            Same here,found a few pages of what is this? that needed translation, All said thought it was fish scaler knife. Interesting though.

          2. septocaine_queen Jun 6, 2011 06:42 PM

            More details. Both edges are knife sharp, The serrated edges are sharp too. I put the blackberry in the picture to give sense of scale.
            The writing on it says:
            A.B. Ferrator
            Stainless Steel
            Made in Sweden

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            1. re: septocaine_queen
              ttoommyy Jun 7, 2011 06:09 AM

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              ThreeGigs Jun 6, 2011 03:35 PM

              That kinda sorta looks like a knife I'd use to cut long sheets of things. Like carpet, linoleum or vinyl. Doesn't look strong enough to be a metal cutter, like a tin opener.

              1. ttoommyy Jun 6, 2011 11:50 AM

                Sure it's not an old surgical tool? Looks scary! lol :)

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                  Molly James Jun 6, 2011 11:37 AM

                  In a sense, it reminds me of a very old fashioned can opener, but I know it isn't.

                  The serrated side is perplexing.

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                    cleobeach Jun 6, 2011 11:52 AM

                    I have one of those old fashion can openners at our cabin and it does resemble it.

                    I too am curious about the serrated side.

                  2. Candy Jun 6, 2011 11:04 AM

                    It looks like it could be used for sectioning citrus, I've checked my gadget catalogs or knife catalogs show it. Interesting though.

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