Comments on: What is it? Game 81 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/ The Neat Side of the Web Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:36:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Pete http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1201320 Pete Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:59:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1201320 Log pick. Primarly used to cull logs floating in a flume or on a conveyer. Log pick. Primarly used to cull logs floating in a flume or on a conveyer.

]]> By: ciaochowbella http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1166218 ciaochowbella Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:44:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1166218 It is a neck pinning device used on slaves and prisoners. One wonders how often slaves/prisoners were pinned to the ground that a special tool was created just for the job. It is a neck pinning device used on slaves and prisoners.

One wonders how often slaves/prisoners were pinned to the ground that a special tool was created just for the job.

]]> By: ZenBlue http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1165824 ZenBlue Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:56:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1165824 Anyone wonder why there are a lot of "medieval torture devices" posted to the "what is it game"? Or why so many readers guess "medieval torture device"? It's for moving sheaves of wheat and/or hay. Anyone wonder why there are a lot of "medieval torture devices" posted to the "what is it game"?

Or why so many readers guess "medieval torture device"?

It's for moving sheaves of wheat and/or hay.

]]> By: akakii http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1164323 akakii Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:21:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1164323 Fish spear Fish spear

]]> By: Xinavera http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1162897 Xinavera Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:36:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1162897 Definitely a fish spear. Definitely a fish spear.

]]> By: lynne http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1162788 lynne Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:23:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1162788 I think its a tedder for haymaking. I think its a tedder for haymaking.

]]> By: missfidget http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1162138 missfidget Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:12:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1162138 It's a whaling tool. Along with a flensing knife it's part of a dead whale carving set. It's a whaling tool. Along with a flensing knife it's part of a dead whale carving set.

]]> By: rahlquist http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1161675 rahlquist Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:22:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1161675 Its an oarlock Its an oarlock

]]> By: Neil http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1161076 Neil Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:26:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1161076 It is a frog gigger. It is a frog gigger.

]]> By: Ali S. http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1159142 Ali S. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:40:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1159142 It's most definitely a log tool. It's used to push and hook logs into place. It's most definitely a log tool. It's used to push and hook logs into place.

]]> By: mark P http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1159021 mark P Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:50:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1159021 ok, I take it back, I am leaning towards the log roller/lumber mill context....tho it seems kinda small. ok, I take it back, I am leaning towards the log roller/lumber mill context....tho it seems kinda small.

]]> By: mark P http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1158987 mark P Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:38:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1158987 Possible a "show stick", which I just read of in the late David Foster Wallace's books of essay's? Used to prod cattle, swine, horses on show at (in this case) state fairs. Possible a "show stick", which I just read of in the late David Foster Wallace's books of essay's? Used to prod cattle, swine, horses on show at (in this case) state fairs.

]]> By: grimes http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1158869 grimes Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:41:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1158869 it is a device for rotating/turning hay or wheat it is a device for rotating/turning hay or wheat

]]> By: strtomas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1158692 strtomas Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:45:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1158692 its a medieval tool used for roasting marshmellows over fires :) its a medieval tool used for roasting marshmellows over fires :)

]]> By: avraamov http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1158332 avraamov Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:56:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1158332 it's a chocolate swiss army candleabre. on a stick. it's a chocolate swiss army candleabre. on a stick.

]]> By: Shanathalas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157901 Shanathalas Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:35:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157901 It's a peavey. It was used by log-drivers to manipulate logs floating down the river. It's a peavey. It was used by log-drivers to manipulate logs floating down the river.

]]> By: Allison http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157864 Allison Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:31:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157864 jason, I would hope you don't pull of the hoof, just the shoe!! Ouch... jason, I would hope you don't pull of the hoof, just the shoe!!

Ouch...

]]> By: jason http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157730 jason Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:04:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157730 it's used to pry horseshoes off a horses hoof it's used to pry horseshoes off a horses hoof

]]> By: felix http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157541 felix Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:05:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157541 Yes its a torturing device, but specifically used on those suspected of witchcraft... don't want to touch those pesky witches. Yes its a torturing device, but specifically used on those suspected of witchcraft... don't want to touch those pesky witches.

]]> By: belled27 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157539 belled27 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:05:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157539 It's a medieval torture device. Used to "catch" witches or criminals. It's a medieval torture device. Used to "catch" witches or criminals.

]]> By: Tyler http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157522 Tyler Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:01:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157522 It's used for moving logs around in a log flume (on water). It's used for moving logs around in a log flume (on water).

]]> By: Spewingllama http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157494 Spewingllama Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:55:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157494 Is it an old-fashioned cattle prod? Is it an old-fashioned cattle prod?

]]> By: MENLOHEAVYWEIGHT http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157493 MENLOHEAVYWEIGHT Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:53:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157493 it is a power line pole designed to allow line workers to move a powerline without getting electrocuted, note the wood handle. it is a power line pole designed to allow line workers to move a powerline without getting electrocuted, note the wood handle.

]]> By: cheechman85 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157422 cheechman85 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:25:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157422 I don't know if I can guess twice... but since there is no prize and nobody has suggested it; Is this a tool used to take off your boots? I don't know if I can guess twice... but since there is no prize and nobody has suggested it; Is this a tool used to take off your boots?

]]> By: ZenBlue http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157401 ZenBlue Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:15:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157401 It's probably related to the sai (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_(weapon)). Hand tool for moving wheat and/or hay. It's probably related to the sai (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_(weapon)).

Hand tool for moving wheat and/or hay.

]]> By: Craig http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157398 Craig Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:13:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157398 I'm not sure what is was designed for, but I bet you could torture someone with it. I'm not sure what is was designed for, but I bet you could torture someone with it.

]]> By: dgaicun http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157358 dgaicun Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:56:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157358 It's a sasumata, a Japanese police pole. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasumata It's a sasumata, a Japanese police pole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasumata

]]> By: Kent http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157357 Kent Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:56:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157357 Is it a prostate checker? Well, that's what the doctor told me it was.... Is it a prostate checker? Well, that's what the doctor told me it was....

]]> By: Mudfoot http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157295 Mudfoot Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:30:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157295 It's a tool for moving logs around in a fireplace or bonfire. It's a tool for moving logs around in a fireplace or bonfire.

]]> By: Corinne http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/comment-page-1/#comment-1157247 Corinne Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:13:31 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/13/what-is-it-game-81/#comment-1157247 Vintage metal Salvador Dali mustache on a stick. Vintage metal Salvador Dali mustache on a stick.

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