Unknown Tool

by Russell Hall
(Copperas Cove, TX)

Unkown Tool

My dad gave this to me. I don't have any idea what it is and he has gone to be with the Lord.

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May 07, 2011
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Unknown tool.
by: Anonymous

It's called a fleam. As suggested, it is a doctor's lancet used for bleeding a patient.

Feb 08, 2011
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Unknown Tool.
by: wayne

What you have is an old medical tool used back in the days of blood letting. The pointed tang on each blade was very sharp and was used to cut into a vein to let the bad blood out. Many people developed infections because many doctors at that time knew little about infections being caused by germs.

Feb 07, 2011
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What is it?
by: Joel M

How about a countersink tool for screw heads?

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