Punch, Prick
Pricking iron, Canterbury, NH
Description
Pricking iron. Rectangular blade with eight wide teeth set approximately 1/4" apart, giving it a rake-like appearance. Teeth have varying heights and show different degrees of wear. Handle is notched to fit steel ferrule flush with rest of handle. Handle is carved round and grows in diameter to a bulbous butt. There are three sets of turn lines in a three-two-three sequence.
Notes
One of a group of leather-working tools originally stored in box 1961.13178.1.