Comments on: What Is It? Game 108 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:02:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: KIDELVIS http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1847008 KIDELVIS Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:05:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1847008 If it were ordinary it would not be here. It has to be something unheard of. My guess is that it's a medieval medical instrument for giving labotomies. If it were ordinary it would not be here. It has to be something unheard of. My guess is that it’s a medieval medical instrument for giving labotomies.

]]> By: ghisa http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846950 ghisa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:02:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846950 Hammer for lobotomy Bye Ghisa Hammer for lobotomy

Bye
Ghisa

]]> By: james brauer http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846897 james brauer Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:54:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846897 It is a blacksmiths hot punch, for drifting round holes in hot metal. If it had a rectangular point it would be a farriers pritchel chisel, but the round makes me think it is more for blacksmithing than farrier work. If it was for cold work it wouldn't need the handle, but for hot work it would get too hot to hold so the handle is attached. It is a blacksmiths hot punch, for drifting round holes in hot metal. If it had a rectangular point it would be a farriers pritchel chisel, but the round makes me think it is more for blacksmithing than farrier work. If it was for cold work it wouldn’t need the handle, but for hot work it would get too hot to hold so the handle is attached.

]]> By: kercules http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846642 kercules Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:48:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846642 It's what Andy Dufrain used to escape from Shawshank. It’s what Andy Dufrain used to escape from Shawshank.

]]> By: jmjrdrave http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846560 jmjrdrave Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:30:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846560 Looks alot like a cobblers hammer thought I've never seen one with that pivot on the head Looks alot like a cobblers hammer thought I’ve never seen one with that pivot on the head

]]> By: gibson8or http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846411 gibson8or Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:14:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846411 It's used for constructing fences (barbed wire, split rail, etc.) It’s used for constructing fences (barbed wire, split rail, etc.)

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846388 Stephanie Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:50:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846388 Looks like a tool I saw in a very upsetting medical illustration. (Which reassuringly hangs at the University of Delaware Student Health Center). I believe this type of hammer was used to poke holes in human skulls to relieve pressure or what have you. Clearly, I was a liberal arts major, but I think it's called trepination (sp?) Looks like a tool I saw in a very upsetting medical illustration. (Which reassuringly hangs at the University of Delaware Student Health Center). I believe this type of hammer was used to poke holes in human skulls to relieve pressure or what have you. Clearly, I was a liberal arts major, but I think it’s called trepination (sp?)

]]> By: Breezy http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846349 Breezy Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:22:52 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846349 Farriers tool used in shoeing horses? Farriers tool used in shoeing horses?

]]> By: Balop http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846278 Balop Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:56:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846278 Its a brain hammer. Back in the day, when cows would come up for slaughter, a guy at the end of the line would "whack" the cow in the brain with the hammer and kill it. Brain Hammer! Its a brain hammer. Back in the day, when cows would come up for slaughter, a guy at the end of the line would “whack” the cow in the brain with the hammer and kill it.
Brain Hammer!

]]> By: JamesM http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846277 JamesM Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:55:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846277 "Charlie (Colorado) August 20th, 2009 at 9:09 am Spiking hammer for building railroads. The pointy end is for making a pilot hole, then you drive the spike wih the flat end." Ding. My dad and grandad worked railroads. Charlie's right. “Charlie (Colorado)
August 20th, 2009 at 9:09 am

Spiking hammer for building railroads. The pointy end is for making a pilot hole, then you drive the spike wih the flat end.”

Ding. My dad and grandad worked railroads. Charlie’s right.

]]> By: Guest http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846275 Guest Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:40:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846275 The Hammer of Justice!!! To be used in combination with the Bell of Freedom! The Hammer of Justice!!! To be used in combination with the Bell of Freedom!

]]> By: IslandBlue http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846274 IslandBlue Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:39:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846274 It's for killing cows It’s for killing cows

]]> By: Indiedude http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846263 Indiedude Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:50:37 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846263 It's a toffee-hammer, surely? It’s a toffee-hammer, surely?

]]> By: Suzy http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846255 Suzy Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:32:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846255 Coconut cracker? Coconut cracker?

]]> By: birdie1 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846253 birdie1 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:26:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846253 its used on oyster boats to clean and break apart oysters. not sure of the name though. its used on oyster boats to clean and break apart oysters. not sure of the name though.

]]> By: jaxmickey http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846252 jaxmickey Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:24:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846252 it's a grommet hammer it’s a grommet hammer

]]> By: chester mcdougan http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846235 chester mcdougan Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:30:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846235 its an ice pick thats used to help mountain climbers climb up. its an ice pick thats used to help mountain climbers climb up.

]]> By: slim22 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846231 slim22 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:18:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846231 It's a spike for smashing garden gnomes. It’s a spike for smashing garden gnomes.

]]> By: Christophe http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846215 Christophe Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:16:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846215 It's a hammer, duh. ;p It’s a hammer, duh.
;p

]]> By: Jpeep1 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846205 Jpeep1 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:31:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846205 Used for killing vampires. Spike is silver. Used for killing vampires. Spike is silver.

]]> By: DancesWithPenguins http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846197 DancesWithPenguins Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:56:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846197 An instrument for cracking ribs during surgery or an autopsy? An instrument for cracking ribs during surgery or an autopsy?

]]> By: Juliet Towner http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846193 Juliet Towner Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:39:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846193 It's for slaughtering animals. One whack on head... and a lot cheaper than a bullet. It’s for slaughtering animals. One whack on head… and a lot cheaper than a bullet.

]]> By: Czach http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846184 Czach Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:55:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846184 Could it be an emergency ice axe for if you fall through the ice, you use it to pull yourself out. so the swivel head will catch at any angle. Could it be an emergency ice axe for if you fall through the ice, you use it to pull yourself out. so the swivel head will catch at any angle.

]]> By: tipple http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846176 tipple Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:46:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846176 Is it the ice pick used to kill Trotsky? Is it the ice pick used to kill Trotsky?

]]> By: RBD http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846171 RBD Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:41:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846171 It's a peppermint-seeking ice pick, used by intrepid Yukon prospectors. You simply toss the tool into the air, allowing it impale itself in the snow. You then detect the presence of peppermint by tasting the tip containing snow or ice using your tongue. It’s a peppermint-seeking ice pick, used by intrepid Yukon prospectors. You simply toss the tool into the air, allowing it impale itself in the snow. You then detect the presence of peppermint by tasting the tip containing snow or ice using your tongue.

]]> By: el cad http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846170 el cad Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:40:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846170 Is it a hakapik? Used for seal hunting. Is it a hakapik? Used for seal hunting.

]]> By: Zanuha http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846168 Zanuha Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:39:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846168 Its an instrument of torture! Its an instrument of torture!

]]> By: Krastina http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846142 Krastina Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:13:33 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846142 It's a tool for putting horseshoes on horses! It’s a tool for putting horseshoes on horses!

]]> By: Welmoed http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846119 Welmoed Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846119 It's a welder's hammer. It’s a welder’s hammer.

]]> By: Johnny Cat http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846114 Johnny Cat Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:54:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846114 The rotating head part is intriguing. The rotating head part is intriguing.

]]> By: Heather http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846112 Heather Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:53:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846112 Was this the hammer that drove the last (golden) spike in the first Transcontinental Railroad? Maybe? Was this the hammer that drove the last (golden) spike in the first Transcontinental Railroad? Maybe?

]]> By: Jessica http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846102 Jessica Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:43:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846102 So that's what's causing my headache. So that’s what’s causing my headache.

]]> By: MichaelDrew http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846079 MichaelDrew Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:30:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846079 I'm almost sure it's a hammer....or a pick......or a bananna. I’m almost sure it’s a hammer….or a pick……or a bananna.

]]> By: LukeET http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846074 LukeET Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:27:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846074 Possibly an Anti-Trotsky ice pick, circa 1940? Being August 20 and all... Possibly an Anti-Trotsky ice pick, circa 1940? Being August 20 and all…

]]> By: Josh d http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846073 Josh d Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:26:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846073 You guys are totally off. It's a sex toy from the medevil times! I got this in the bag. You guys are totally off. It’s a sex toy from the medevil times! I got this in the bag.

]]> By: Chris Radus http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846062 Chris Radus Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:19:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846062 That's a Log Dog for fastening log cabin logs temporarily for cabin construction That’s a Log Dog for fastening log cabin logs temporarily for cabin construction

]]> By: mapsgeek http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846052 mapsgeek Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:10:18 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846052 Isn't that a hammer to lay slate on roof ? You use the pointy end to make a hole in the slate and then nail it with the other end... Isn’t that a hammer to lay slate on roof ? You use the pointy end to make a hole in the slate and then nail it with the other end…

]]> By: rintrah http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846048 rintrah Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:04:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846048 It's a game accessory from the very old and very dangerous first edition of Hasbro's "Don't Break the Ice." It’s a game accessory from the very old and very dangerous first edition of Hasbro’s “Don’t Break the Ice.”

]]> By: Randall http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846046 Randall Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:47:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846046 This is not a hammer. It may have been used as a hammer by mistake, but it is actually a precise scientific instrument. The proper name is a Tibolicistic Chronosmithic Pistometer, but its usually called a fruit spike. These are placed beside a fruit bearing tree at the long handles length from the trunk and when a fruit falls from the tree and is impaled upon the sharp spike, precise measurments are taken of the penatration and juice color using etched markings not visible in the picture. This data is used by the National Fructose Board to determine crop yields and values and is instrumental in forfending world nutrional collapse. I love this game, I always know the answer. This is not a hammer. It may have been used as a hammer by mistake, but it is actually a precise scientific instrument. The proper name is a Tibolicistic Chronosmithic Pistometer, but its usually called a fruit spike. These are placed beside a fruit bearing tree at the long handles length from the trunk and when a fruit falls from the tree and is impaled upon the sharp spike, precise measurments are taken of the penatration and juice color using etched markings not visible in the picture. This data is used by the National Fructose Board to determine crop yields and values and is instrumental in forfending world nutrional collapse.

I love this game, I always know the answer.

]]> By: redphone http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846044 redphone Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:45:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846044 charlie beat me to it. charlie beat me to it.

]]> By: artsnarf http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846043 artsnarf Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:40:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846043 Why thats Bullet on a stick! The new taste sensation! try one, its the way to go! Why thats Bullet on a stick! The new taste sensation! try one, its the way to go!

]]> By: John http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846036 John Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:23:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846036 A trepanning hammer. A trepanning hammer.

]]> By: Cody http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846031 Cody Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:18:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846031 Pick for mountain climbers? Pick for mountain climbers?

]]> By: Charlie (Colorado) http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846025 Charlie (Colorado) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:09:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846025 Spiking hammer for building railroads. The pointy end is for making a pilot hole, then you drive the spike wih the flat end. Spiking hammer for building railroads. The pointy end is for making a pilot hole, then you drive the spike wih the flat end.

]]> By: nolly http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846024 nolly Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:05:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846024 It's a prosthetic device for a woodpecker that lost it's beak. It’s a prosthetic device for a woodpecker that lost it’s beak.

]]> By: BubsFoster http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846023 BubsFoster Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:04:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846023 That's a warhammer. That’s a warhammer.

]]> By: Craig http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846021 Craig Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:58:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846021 And Ice hammer/pick for polar explorers. And Ice hammer/pick for polar explorers.

]]> By: Fuzz http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/comment-page-1/#comment-1846020 Fuzz Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:57:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/20/what-is-it-game-108/#comment-1846020 A rock hammer for geologists. A rock hammer for geologists.

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